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 Nov 24 '25 AB InBev, Diageo, Heineken
Alcohol Industry Uses Inflated Job Claims and Fake Civil Society to Derail Nigeria’s Sachet Ban

Nigeria’s move to phase out sachet and small-bottle alcohol – formats designed for ultra-availability, low price and youth appeal – ...

Misconduct Report Aug 1 '25
Local People Celebrate As Latvia Begins Implementing Hard-Won Alcohol Policy Improvements

On August 1, 2025, Latvia begins implementing new alcohol policy measures to address the country’s alcohol burden, driven by some of ...

Misconduct Report Jul 28 '25
Czech Republic Considers New Alcohol Policy Initiative

With public pressure mounting, Czech leaders are considering new alcohol policy reforms to better respond to the high-level of alcohol harm ...

Misconduct Report Jul 22 '25
New Zealand: Why It’s Time to Exclude Big Alcohol From Public Policy Making

Despite alcohol being the most harmful drug in New Zealand, alcohol industry groups are still allowed and even given preferential treatment ...

Misconduct Report Apr 29 '25
Vietnam: Alcohol Excise Tax Increase Risks Getting Delayed Until 2027

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance proposes delaying the Special Consumption Tax (SCT) increase on alcohol and beer from 2026 to 2027, ...

Misconduct Report Mar 17 '25
South Africa: Government Set to Raise Alcohol Tax – Why It’s a Good Idea

The South African government has proposed raising alcohol taxes in 2025 to lower population-level alcohol use and its devastating effects ...

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 Sep 9 '24
Special Feature: Understanding FASD Burden and Solutions

Alcohol exposure to the unborn or newborn child is one of the clearest examples of the second-hand harm caused by alcohol. The problem is ...

Misconduct Report May 14 '24
Canadian Government Receives Failing Grade for Lack of Evidence-Based Alcohol Policies

The purpose of this study is to use the results of the 3rd CAPE to characterize current Canadian federal alcohol policies and to assess ...