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.

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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 ...

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 ...

Rockland Distilleries

Rockland Distilleries’ Greenwashing Strategy – Manipulating Sustainability for Profit

In recent years, sustainability has become a convenient tool for corporations to cultivate positive public images, and the alcohol industry ...

Sri Lanka: Alcohol Tax Increases Help Government Achieve Revenue Collection Targets

The Sri Lankan government’s tax revenue target for the first quarter of 2024 exceeded expectations by Rs. 47 billion. This is ...

Alcohol Endorsement: Insights from Sri Lanka’s Cricket Tradition

Colombo recently hosted the 145th edition of the renowned inter-school cricket rivalry between Royal College and St. Thomas College. This ...

Most Read News, Science and Blogs on the Alcohol Issues News Center in 2023

In 2023, Movendi International published more than 400 stories on our Alcohol Issues News Center: Alcohol policy news, science digests, ...

Sri Lanka: Cheating Alcohol Companies Lose Licenses to Operate

The Excise Department has announced the suspension of licenses for five liquor manufacturing companies due to their failure to settle tax ...

Sri Lanka: Study Exposes ‘Pseudo-Happiness’ of Alcohol Use

A study published in a Sri Lankan newspaper exposes that pseudo-happiness of alcohol causes harm to people after using alcohol. 78% of ...

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