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 Apr 28 '25 Diageo, EABL
Exposing the Lies: Big Alcohol’s Campaign to Block Uganda’s Life-Saving Tax Initiative

The alcohol industry in Uganda is once again misleading the public – this time by exaggerating the effects of a proposed excise duty ...

Misconduct Report Apr 22 '25 Heineken
Rule‑Breaking Brewer – Heineken Slammed by African Regulator and European Court

In the first four months of 2025, Heineken has already been caught flouting competition laws in two major jurisdictions – fined ...

Misconduct Report Apr 10 '25 Diageo
Civil Society Capture in Action: How Uganda Red Cross Became a Pawn in Big Alcohol’s Game

Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), a subsidiary of global alcohol giant Diageo, has launched a new campaign called Eyo Red Card, claiming to ...

Misconduct Report Apr 1 '25 AB InBev, Asahi, Bacardi, Carlsberg, Diageo, Heineken, Kirin, Molson Coors, Pernod Ricard, Suntory
IARD Exploits Decline In Youth Alcohol Use to Whitewash Industry Image

The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) – the alcohol industry’s global mouthpiece – has released a new report ...

Misconduct Report Mar 20 '25 AB InBev
Submitted Case: Irresponsible Fusion of Alcohol Promotion and Mental Health Advice

In a glaring display of corporate irresponsibility, United National Breweries (UNB) has come under fire for intertwining mental health ...

Misconduct Report Mar 10 '25 Diageo
Cultural Identity for Sale – How Guinness Exploits African Narratives

Guinness has given its Guinness Smooth brand a flashy new makeover in Africa, touting “bold, vibrant, and dynamic” packaging. But this ...

Misconduct Report Feb 25 '25 AB InBev, Diageo, Heineken, Pernod Ricard
Expanding Harm – How the Alcohol Industry Targets Emerging Economies

Big Alcohol’s relentless push for expansion is focused on so-called “developing markets” – a term the industry uses to ...

Company Feb 5 '25
Heineken Beverages (Kenya)

This company profile of Heineken Beverages (Kenya) reveals the unethical practices of a leading producer and distributor of beer, wine, and ...

Company Feb 5 '25
Keroche Breweries

This company profile Keroche Breweries reveals the unethical practices of one of the largest alcohol producers in Kenya. It provides ...