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 Mar 2 '25 AB InBev, Bacardi, Heineken
Inside South Africa’s Plan to Raise Alcohol Excise Taxes

South Africa is planning bold steps to better prevent alcohol harm. The government is planning above‐inflation increases in excise duties ...

Misconduct Report Apr 3 '23 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 ...

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 Feb 7 '23 AB InBev, Bacardi
Addictions France Wins Lawsuit Against Meta Over Alcohol Ads

A historic victory against online alcohol sponsorship in France. In early January, the Paris Court ordered the Meta group (parent company ...

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 ...