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.

Understanding the Barriers to Raising Alcohol Taxes in Nepal

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in Nepal. Consumption of alcohol and tobacco products remains high. Taxes on these ...

Why Australia Increases Its Beer, Tobacco Tax Every Six Months

Beer and other pro-health taxes have been increased in line with Australia’s inflation-indexed tax policies. Before the August ...

Costa Rica: Alcohol Companies Deliberately Sabotage Marketing Law

The alcohol industry in Costa Rica is violating the law. Alcohol companies are deliberately avoiding to include the mandatory phrase ...

Case Study of How Woolworths Tried to Build an Alcohol Megastore in the Center of Aboriginal Communities

This case study of a proposed alcohol megastore in Darwin is, the first analysis of the impacts of corporate activities on Aboriginal ...

From ICAP to IARD: Exposing the Political Activities of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking

This study aims to deepen understanding of the alcohol industry’s political activities at the global level. The study enriches ...

Exposing Five Common Alcohol Industry Assertions Undermining the Development of Australia’s National Alcohol Strategy

New research examining alcohol industry contributions to inform the development of Australia’s national alcohol strategy exposes ...

AB InBev, Bacardi

Canada: Big Alcohol Derailed Planned Alcohol Tax Increase While New Report Details High Alcohol Harm and Economic Costs

Big Alcohol managed to pressure the Canadian government into giving up on a much needed alcohol tax increase. The federal alcohol duty was ...

Exposing the Political Activities of Big Alcohol Front Group Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS)

This paper offers thick description and analysis of DISCUS and its main political activities. It aims to provide a preliminary case study ...

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 ...

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