Let’s Talk About Snus
A talk with CECILIA KIRDSTRAND ISAKSSON, director, public affairs, Swedish Match Read more
Let’s Talk About Snus
A talk with CECILIA KIRDSTRAND ISAKSSON, director, public affairs, Swedish Match Read more
Southeast Asia Tops World’s Smokers List
Despite dropping smoking rates globally, Southeast Asia has the world’s highest number of smokers, based on data from the fourth edition of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global report on trends in prevalence of tobacco use Read more
US Cigarette Warnings Postponed Again
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas postponed the effective date of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) required warnings for cigarette packages and advertisements final rule again, this time to January 9, 2023. Read more
China Now Regulates E-Cigs Like Tobacco
Finalizing what for many saw as a foregone conclusion, China formally amended its state tobacco monopoly law to put the country’s burgeoning e-cigarette and vape firmly under control, as it does with the traditional tobacco business. Read more
Federal Court Strikes Down Philadelphia’s Flavored Tobacco Ban
Flavored tobacco products can continue to be sold in Philadelphia, at least for now, as a federal appeals court barred the city from enforcing a ban on the sale of such products... Read more
Vázquez Succeeds Abrunhosa at ITGA
During the International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA) 6th Annual General Meeting (AGM), c.e.o. António Abrunhosa announced his retirement after serving in the position since 1998. Mercedes Vázquez was appointed as his successor. Read more
Eurostat Report: EU Consumption Highest in Bulgaria; Lowest in Sweden
Among the 27 EU member states for which data are available, the proportion of daily smokers ranged from 8.7% in Sweden to 27.0% in Greece and 27.3% in Bulgaria. Read more
Plain Packaging and Gory Warnings Gain Global Momentum
New international report also shows 134 countries and territories now require graphic picture warnings on cigarette packages. Read more
Philip Morris International Moves to Connecticut in Summer 2022
Philip Morris International (PMI) announced that its new corporate headquarters will be located in the heart of Stamford, Connecticut, and will open in summer 2022. Read more
Mushrooms That Eat Cigarette Butts
According to various reports, mushrooms can be “taught” to eat and break down the plastics present in cigarette filters. Read more
Upcoming EU Plastic Packaging Requirements and the Tobacco Business
A new regular podcast series brought to you by Tobacco Asia magazine debuts on Tuesday afternoon CET (Germany standard time), November 2. Read more
China: Slim/Medium Sized Brands Go Mainstream
Slim and medium-sized cigarettes maintain a strong momentum, striving to gain equal popularity as conventional cigarettes. Read more
West Asia: Growing Markets Face Illicit Trade
According to Euromonitor International, consumers in West Asia smoked, on average, about 800 cigarette sticks per person in 2020, including Turkey – though in other countries this is much higher, such as in Lebanon (1,500) and Iraq (1,400). Read more