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.
South Africa: Alcohol Tax Increases Work, As Science Exposes Industry Lies
New data from South Africa confirms that increasing alcohol taxes is an effective public health strategy. The alcohol industry’s ...
South Africa: Government Set to Raise Alcohol Tax – Why It’s a Good Idea
The South African government has proposed raising alcohol taxes in 2025 to lower population-level alcohol use and its devastating effects ...
AB InBev, Bacardi, Heineken Inside South Africa’s Plan to Raise Alcohol Excise Taxes
South Africa is planning bold steps to better prevent alcohol harm. The government is planning above‐inflation increases in excise duties ...
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 ...
Diageo, Heineken, Pernod Ricard 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 ...
Special Feature: Understanding FASD Burden and Solutions
Alcohol exposure to the unborn or newborn child is one of the clearest examples of the second-hand harm caused by alcohol. The problem is ...
AB InBev Beer Giant Exposed: AB InBev’s ESG Agenda Aims to Rebuild Brand Image
Beer giant AB InBev’s Environment, Social and Governance Agenda (ESG) report for the year 2021 reflects that AB InBev has taken ...
Heineken Heineken Takes Over Competitor in Aggressive Push for African Markets
Heineken has finalised its move to acquire the controlling shares of African brewer Distell Group Holdings Limited. Heineken’s plans ...
South Africa: Link Between Alcohol and Rising Crime Rate
Crime rates in South Africa have increased in this quarter compared to the previous quarter. The chairperson of the portfolio committee on ...