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.

What We Know For Sure – and What Not – About the Potential of Policy Measures to Protect People From Alcohol Marketing

For the eleventh episode in our third season we discuss what we know for sure – and what not – about the potential of policy measures ...

San Miguel

Ginebra San Miguel Hijacks Filipino Identity to Push Alcohol

Ginebra San Miguel, a subsidiary of San Miguel Corporation, has launched its “Kabayani Kita” campaign, portraying alcohol use as an ...

How Do Countries Inform Their People That Alcohol Causes Cancer?

This article explores how countries are addressing cancer risks due to alcohol by highlighting effective strategies and the challenges they ...

Close up hand holding on rice seed

Beer Over Food: Alcohol Industry Exacerbates Sri Lanka’s Rice Shortage

A growing rice shortage in Sri Lanka has sparked concern, with reports linking the crisis to the diversion of paddy into beer production. ...

Heineken

Heineken in Sri Lanka – Undermining Alcohol Taxes to Protect Profits

At a panel discussion in Sri Lanka, Heineken Lanka repeated a familiar Big Alcohol tactic: claiming that higher alcohol taxes fuel illicit ...

Pernod Ricard

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 ...

Carlsberg, Heineken

Big Alcohol’s Tactics in Vietnam – Misleading the Public on Alcohol Taxation

In Vietnam, the alcohol industry is once again deploying manipulative tactics to sabotage a planned increase in excise taxes on alcohol. A ...

Exposing Alcohol Industry Penetration of Governments in 24 Jurisdictions Around the World

As part of the International Alcohol Control Study, researchers from 24 jurisdictions assessed alcohol industry penetration and government ...

How and Why Big Wine is Sabotaging Sober October

October has become known for the challenge “Sober October” – a month to stay alcohol-free. But the wine industry has ...

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