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.

Alcohol Industry Frontgroup FISAC Undermines Public Health with Misleading Narratives
The Foundation of Social Investigations A.C. (FISAC) in Mexico presents itself as a civil society organization dedicated to alcohol ...

Pernod Ricard in India – Violating Alcohol Policies and Allegedly Facilitating Money Laundering
Pernod Ricard, one of the largest global alcohol producers, is facing serious formal charges in India for violating government alcohol ...

Big Alcohol’s Campaign Against Chicago’s Alcohol Tax: Protecting Profits and Misleading Policymakers
The recent pushback from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) against a proposed spirits tax hike in Chicago ...

Health-Washing in Plain Sight: Exposing the Misleading Philippines Standards Coalition
A new initiative, the Philippines Standards Coalition, has launched to address what it calls “harmful alcohol use.” Backed by global ...

Alcohol Industry’s Focus on Illicit Products Masks the Risks of Legal Alcohol
Global liquor companies are intensifying their campaign against illicit alcohol in the Philippines, citing health risks. The Alliance ...

Exposing Big Alcohol’s Dangerous Promotion of the J-curve Myth
Drinkwise Sweden is promoting the misleading J-curve argument, which suggests moderate alcohol use may offer health benefits, particularly ...

Exposing the Alcohol Industry’s Misleading Economic Claims in South Africa
The Drinks Federation of South Africa, which counts major players like Diageo, Heineken, and Pernod Ricard among its members, recently ...

Alcohol Industry Pushes “Responsible Use” to Avoid Effective Policy
Panama’s recent campaign promoting “responsible drinking” is a classic example of the alcohol industry’s misleading tactics. Framed ...

Unveiling greenwashing: Absolut Vodka’s paper bottle initiative and sustainability challenges in the alcohol industry
Absolut Vodka has recently announced its plan to switch from glass to paper bottles. As part of a pilot project, the brand has announced ...