Multinational alcohol market development and public health: Diageo in India

Marissa B. Esser, David H. Jernigan

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Abstract

Alcohol is a risk factor for communicable and non communicable diseases, and alcohol consumption is rising steadily in India. The growth of multinational alcohol corporations, such as Diageo, contributes to India's changing alcohol environment. We provide a brief history of India's alcohol regulation for context and examine Diageo's strategies for expansion in India in 2013 and 2014. Diageo is attracted to India's younger generation, women, and emerging middle class for growth opportunities. Components of Diageo's responsibility strategy conflict with evidence-based public health recommendations for reducing harmful alcohol consumption. Diageo's strategies for achieving market dominance in India are at odds with public health evidence. We conclude with recommendations for protecting public health in emerging markets.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2220-2227
Number of pages8
JournalAmerican journal of public health
Volume105
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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