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.
Understanding the Barriers to Raising Alcohol Taxes in Nepal
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are on the rise in Nepal. Consumption of alcohol and tobacco products remains high. Taxes on these ...
Big Alcohol Influences Global Alcohol Policy – But May Be Losing Ground
Extensive research have described alcohol industry strategies to influence national alcohol policy. This paper looks at industry influence ...
Costa Rica: Alcohol Companies Deliberately Sabotage Marketing Law
The alcohol industry in Costa Rica is violating the law. Alcohol companies are deliberately avoiding to include the mandatory phrase ...
From ICAP to IARD: Exposing the Political Activities of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking
This study aims to deepen understanding of the alcohol industry’s political activities at the global level. The study enriches ...
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 ...
Gambling and Alcohol Companies Spend Big on Lobbying to Influence Australian Elections
Alcohol and gambling companies and their lobby front groups donated $2.165 million to Australia’s major political parties in 2021-22, ...
Shining a Light on International Alcohol Industry Lobbying
This Lancet Editorial shines a light on international alcohol industry lobbying. The authors discuss the recent analysis published by ...
Buying Entry and Influence: Alcohol Industry and the UK All Parliamentary Groups
A case study of buying entry points and influence in the UK Parliament. In 2019, MP Alison Thewliss rejected an approach from a lobby group ...
Cannabis Industry Lobbying in the Colorado State Legislature in 2010 – 2021
Between fiscal years 2010 and 2021, 89 cannabis industry affiliates spent $7,345,585 lobbying the Colorado state legislature. Legislators, ...