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 Aug 20 '25 Asahi, Bacardi, Kirin
New Zealand Government Documents Reveal Shocking Alcohol Industry Interference

Newly released government papers expose how Big Alcohol lobbyists in New Zealand worked to block effective alcohol policies. The Ministry ...

Misconduct Report Mar 1 '25 AB InBev
Unmasking Itself: Big Alcohol Cuts DEI Programmes

Major alcohol corporations in the U.S. have rolled back Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes. These are moves to carry favor ...

Misconduct Report Mar 30 '23 AB InBev, Bacardi
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 ...

Misconduct Report Mar 30 '23 AB InBev, Bacardi
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 ...

Misconduct Report Jul 11 '22 Bacardi
Big Alcohol Exploits India-UK Trade Agreement to Reduce Tariffs, Increase Profits 

Movendi International reported back in February that Big Alcohol will seek to slash India’s customs duty on imported alcohol products ...

Misconduct Report Mar 16 '22 AB InBev, Carlsberg, Heineken
Big Alcohol’s Actions in Russia After Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine

Many multinational corporations are leaving Russia in a mass exodus after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The Washington Post reports ...

Misconduct Report Nov 11 '21 AB InBev, Bacardi, Heineken
USA: Regulator Puts Big Alcohol on Notice Over Deceptive Marketing Practices

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued over 700 “Notice of Penalty Offenses” to a large number of businesses, includinng many Big ...

Misconduct Report Jul 13 '19
Big Alcohol: Liquor Giants Create Global Lobby Group

Liquor giants join forces to create the new lobby group “World Spirits Alliance”. Some of the world’s largest ...