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 Feb 20 '23 AB InBev
Study Reveals Shocking Details About Leading Alcohol Research Funder’s Relationship with the Alcohol Industry

In 2018, a $100 million clinical trial on how ‘moderate’ alcohol use affects health was cancelled in the US. This was because it was ...

Misconduct Report Feb 20 '23 AB InBev
Study Reveals Shocking Details About Leading Alcohol Research Funder’s Relationship with the Alcohol Industry

In 2018, a $100 million clinical trial on how ‘moderate’ alcohol use affects health was cancelled in the US. This was because it was ...

Misconduct Report Jan 27 '23
USA: Big Alcohol Exposed for Misleading Labeling

Alcohol companies in the United States have been exposed for misleading consumers with their product labeling. Customers filed several ...

Misconduct Report Sep 23 '22
India: Big Alcohol Sets Target on Diwali

Big Alcohol is targeting the Diwali festival to increase alcohol sales and maximize profits. The Indian alcohol market is predicted to grow ...

Misconduct Report Sep 8 '22
Proposed Alcohol Guidelines in Canada Reduce Low-Risk Amount to Maximum 2 Alcoholic Drinks per Week

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) has updated the low-risk alcohol use guidelines to a maximum of two alcoholic ...

Misconduct Report Aug 31 '22
Diageo Exposed: How Diageo Uses (Growing) Marketing (Spending) to Drive (Rising) Sales

Diageo has increased its marketing spending by 51% since 2017. The Big Alcohol giant is using new data and technology tools to target ...

Misconduct Report Aug 31 '22 AB InBev, Heineken
Big Alcohol Grows in Nigeria. So Do Concerns About Alcohol Harm

Big Alcohol has increased its sales revenue and profits in the first half of 2022 in Nigeria. The rising profits of the alcohol industry ...

Misconduct Report Aug 25 '22 Asahi, Kirin
Australia Raises Alcohol Excise Taxes

Australia has raised its alcohol excise taxes by 4% bringing the price of a pint of beer to $15. Currently, Australia increases excise ...

Misconduct Report Aug 18 '22
Alcohol Industry Impact on Food Security in Africa

In this blog post, Brenda exposes how the alcohol industry exploits small holder farmers in Africa. Big Alcohol companies increase ...