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.

Misconduct Report Nov 14 '25
Alcohol Industry Group Asobares Pushes for Expanded Late-Night Service Despite Rising Violence

Bogotá’s nightlife is under renewed scrutiny as a series of violent incidents have drawn attention to what happens in the city’s bars ...

Misconduct Report Nov 13 '25
Still Hiding the Harm: Study Reveals Misleading Content on Pregnancy and Infant Health Across Alcohol Industry Front Groups Websites

A new study shows that alcohol industry front group websites continue to mislead the public about alcohol, pregnancy, and infant health. ...

Misconduct Report Nov 12 '25
South Korea Moves to Limit Alcohol-Food Co-Branding That Normalises Alcohol Use

South Korea is moving to limit alcohol–food co-branding because authorities recognise how these campaigns normalise alcohol use and ...

Misconduct Report Nov 12 '25 AB InBev
Big Alcohol Under Pressure: Falling Profits, Failing Strategies

Falling sales, rising health consciousness, and growing awareness of alcohol’s harms are exposing deep flaws in Big Alcohol’s business ...

Misconduct Report Nov 5 '25
UK Government Plans to Lower Standards for Alcohol Licensing Threaten Public Health and Democratic Oversight

The UK Government’s plan to reform alcohol licensing, guided by a task force dominated by alcohol industry representatives, threatens to ...

Misconduct Report Nov 1 '25
Teens Exposed to Social Media Alcohol Marketing Are Much More Likely to (Binge) Consume Alcohol

Teens and young adults who see alcohol promotions in their social media feeds are more likely to consume alcohol and engage in binge ...

Misconduct Report Oct 28 '25 Heineken
Heineken CEO Pushes Misleading Mental Health Claims to Sell More Beer

Heineken’s chief executive, Dolf van den Brink, recently maid misleading claims that beer could help ease loneliness and even address the ...

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 ...

Misconduct Report Oct 16 '25 Heineken, Heineken Mexico
Heineken Exploits Social Media “Engagement” to Fuel High-Risk Alcohol Use in Mexico

Heineken Mexico systematically uses social media as both a marketing channel and a product development tool. In El Economista, company ...