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.

Corona’s “Natural Freezers” Distract from the Beer Industry’s Massive Ecological Footprint
Corona, owned by global alcohol giant AB InBev, is once again pushing a shiny PR campaign dressed up as environmental action – this time ...

AB InBev’s Mexican Footprint: Exploiting Water, Dodging Accountability
Grupo Modelo – owned by global giant AB InBev – is draining Hidalgo dry. While the company boasts of its “sustainability” efforts, ...

Water Crisis in Oaxaca – Mezcal Production Leaves Local Communities Without Access
The massive production of mezcal in Oaxaca, Mexico, primarily targeting international markets, has precipitated a severe water crisis in ...

Beer Over People – How AB InBev Drains Mexico’s Water
Mexico’s water crisis isn’t just about climate change – it’s about corporate greed. While communities face severe droughts and ...

Big Alcohol’s Diversion Tactic: Grupo Modelo Pushes “Responsibility”
Grupo Modelo, a subsidiary of AB InBev, wants you to believe that alcohol use is all about personal responsibility. A recent post on their ...

Heineken’s 0.0 Strategy – A Trojan Horse for Alcohol Marketing
Heineken is once again pushing its “smart drinking” narrative, using its 0.0% beer to create the illusion of corporate responsibility. ...

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 ...

Cuervo
This company profile of Cuervo reveals the unethical practices of the world’s largest producer of tequila. It provides examples of ...

Heineken Mexico
Introduction Heineken México was formerly known as Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma, a Mexican brewery with roots dating back to the ...