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.

Latvia: Parliament Is Making Alcohol Policy the Priority It Should Be, Alcohol Tax on Government Agenda

The Parliament in Latvia is set to debate how to reduce alcohol use and harm in the country. After a long break, the Saeima will discuss ...

UK: New Alcohol Duty Comes Into Effect Bringing Alcohol Tax System Closer to International Standards

The alcohol duty change on August 1, 2023 makes duty across different types of alcohol more consistent by taxing based on alcoholic ...

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 ...

Government Bans Foreign Liquor Imports Into Nepal

The Nepal government has banned a list of imports of 10 items, including liquor. This measure was employed to protect Nepal’s economy ...

AB InBev

The Devastating Impact of Alcohol in New Mexico, United States

Nearly three times more people die due to alcohol in New Mexico than the United States national average. Despite the heavy alcohol burden ...

Asahi

Big Alcohol Reveals Dependence on Cheap Alcohol in New Zealand, Battles Against Alcohol Tax Rate Adjustment to Inflation Rate

The excise tax rate on alcohol is adjusted to inflation annually in New Zealand. With inflation rising this means alcohol taxes will also ...

Communities Campaign for Public Health Alcohol Tax in Australia

Australian communities are calling on the government to adopt public health alcohol taxes and to not slash taxes as the Big Alcohol lobby ...

Big Alcohol Pushes For Tax Breaks in Australia

The alcohol industry is pushing for alcohol tax breaks in Australia claiming “the industry can’t stay profitable.” ...

Australia Brings Back Alcohol Sachets As African Countries Get Rid of Harmful Packaging

The New South Wales government in Australia is planning to make alcohol takeaway – which was only allowed during pandemic lockdowns ...

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