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.

Misconduct Report Sep 4 '26
Lobbying The Limits Away

For the first time in more than three decades, the U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans changed their advice on alcohol. The numeric limit ...

Misconduct Report Jun 15 '26
Research Predicts Alcohol Consumption Will Shrink In Next Decade

A first-of-its-kind 10-year forecast by alcohol market analysis firm IWSR reveals a significant and lasting replacement of the alcohol ...

Misconduct Report Jun 12 '26 AB InBev
World Cup Revelations: Behind Every Local Beer, the Same Global Industry Playbook

When Angelica Maria discussed alcohol harm on a radio show, a worried caller offered sport as the solution. Angelica Maria shares her ...

Misconduct Report Dec 15 '25 Heineken
French Court Ruling Exposes Illegal Influencer Marketing by Heineken

A Paris, France criminal court ruled on December 10, 2025, that Heineken and Universal Music France carried out illegal alcohol advertising ...

Misconduct Report Nov 17 '25 Asahi, Heineken
UK Alcohol Duty Makes Beer Giant Lower Alcohol Content In Its Products

Heineken UK is lowering the alcohol strength of Foster’s lager from 3.7% to 3.4% because the UK’s strength-based alcohol duty makes ...

Misconduct Report Aug 4 '25 AB InBev, Heineken
Exposed: Inside Big Beer Plans To Drive Up Alcohol Use Around the World

AB InBev and Heineken are further ramping up their push to boost alcohol use in markets such as Brazil and China, despite public health ...

Misconduct Report Jul 16 '25
The Positive Effects of the UK Wine Duty Improvements

In February 2025, the UK began taxing wine based on alcohol strength (ABV), encouraging lower-strength products and aligning with ...

Misconduct Report Jun 27 '25 AB InBev
AB InBev Scandal: Alcohol Giant Promotes Beer By Boasting Of Not Paying Music Rights Fees

AB InBev, the world’s largest beer producer, is facing backlash for a Budweiser campaign that bragged about not paying music rights fees. ...

Misconduct Report Jun 19 '25
Big Alcohol and Big Oil Embroiled in Massive Espionage Scandal in Italy

An Italian espionage scandal has exposed how Heineken and Shell are linked to illegal surveillance. As reported by NL Times, Heineken’s ...