Case library

Cases of alcohol industry misconduct from around the world exposing the predatory practices.

A library of all the unethical methods of Big Alcohol – aggressive lobbying, unethical marketing, sabotaging of rules and institutions and much more, all in one place.

Counteraction story Mar 30 '26
New Zealand Communities Lead Resistance to Pro-Industry Alcohol Reforms

Communities across Aotearoa New Zealand are mobilising against a government bill that would weaken local alcohol protections, expand ...

Counteraction story Oct 21 '25
Community Action Stops “Santubong” Beer After Cultural Backlash

A Malaysian craft beer named Santubong was pulled from sale after public backlash exposed its producer for exploiting a cherished Sarawak ...

Counteraction story May 31 '19
Norway: IOGT Movement Campaigns against Pension Fund’s Alcohol Investments

IOGT movement in Norway is campaigning against the Norwegian Government Pension Fund commonly known as the Oil Fund’s investment in ...

Counteraction story Apr 30 '19
ANPAA, France: Exposing Big Alcohol Lobbying

Association Nationale de Prevention en Alcoologie et Adictiologie (ANPAA) recently released a report on the alcohol industry lobbying ...

Counteraction story Apr 12 '19
BiH: CEM Exposes Alcohol Sales Law Violations

To check whether alcohol outlets adhere to the restriction on alcohol sales to minors, IOGT International member organization CEM, the ...

Counteraction story Apr 10 '19
Influencers Called Out for Alcohol Promotion Without Disclosure

Prominent social media infleuncers are being called out for not disclosing alcohol promotion content. The tactic of advertising alcohol on ...

Counteraction story Jun 14 '18
Global Beer Giant Kirin Pays Myanmar Military

Amnesty International has called for an urgent investigation by Japanese authorities into payments that a subsidiary of the multinational ...

Counteraction story May 24 '18
Netherlands: ASN Bank Divests From Heineken

The Dutch Bank ASN has announced its decision to divest from Dutch beer giant ...

Counteraction story Mar 13 '18
Civil Society Urges The United Nations UNITAR To End Partnership With AB InBev

A large and diverse group of international public health, road safety, academic and development organizations are respectfully calling on ...