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.
Exposed: Beer Giant Heineken Fights Against Alcohol Tax in Vietnam
The alcohol industry, especially Big Alcohol giant Heineken, is lobbying against potential tax increases in Vietnam. This opposition ...
AB InBev Canada Will Improve the Alcohol Duty Escalator As More Ambitious Action Is Needed to Address Alcohol Burden
The planned escalator of the alcohol excise tax in April 2023 upgrades the existing Canadian alcohol tax policy’s effectiveness. The ...
Exposed: Amazon’s Secret Lobby Campaign to Sabotage the U.S. Alcohol Policy System and Open the Alcohol Market
Amazon planned a lobby campaign to ‘unlock’ the alcohol market in the United States, leaked internal document reveals. The online ...
Kenya: Government Increases Tax Receipt from Beer Giant
The Kenyan government has reduced the tax exemption for the low-end beer brand Senator, owned by East African Breweries Plc (EABL). As the ...
Finland: Alcohol Sales Fall as Affordability Declines
Alko, the government-run alcohol retail monopoly of Finland, reports that alcohol sales fell by almost 12% in 2022 compared to 2021. ...
Netherlands: Community Concerns Over Growing Availability of ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Apps for Alcohol Purchases
Community concerns are growing over the use of ‘buy now, pay later’ apps in online liquor stores. These apps take the price ...
New Data Analysis Supports Effectiveness of Alcohol Policy Best Buys
Using statistical analysis, this study confirms that WHO alcohol policy best buys regarding taxation and availability lead to lower alcohol ...
Government Bans Foreign Liquor Imports Into Nepal
The Nepal government has banned a list of imports of 10 items, including liquor. This measure was employed to protect Nepal’s economy ...
Changes in Public Support for Alcohol Policies in NSW, Australia
This study found that in NSW, Australia public support was high for protecting children from exposure to alcohol promotions. However, ...