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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...