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Tobacco Asia Podcast #44: Kimberly Foley, Executive Director, Tobacco Associates Inc.
In this episode, host Thomas Schmid interviews Kimberly Foley, the new Executive Director of U.S. FCV grower cooperative, Tobacco Associates.
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Nicotine Pouches: The Next Global Target for Over-Regulation?
In most markets worldwide, conventional tobacco products and vapes or e-liquids are already subject to often rather stringent...
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Tobacco’s Tough Road to EU Compliance
It’s a small reprieve: April 3, the European Parliament voted to postpone the implementation dates for corporate sustainability due diligence and reporting...
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Variety Broadens on US Pouch Market
While nicotine pouches continue to struggle globally to reach a broader audience, the US modern oral nicotine (MON) market—the world’s largest by far...
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High Smoking Rates Persist in Germany
Smoking remains a persistent habit in Germany. According to the Yearbook on Addiction 2025, published in late April by the German Central Office for Addiction Issues (DHS)...
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ITC Shares Dip as BAT Sells US$1.5B Stake
British American Tobacco (BAT) sold a US$1.5 billion stake in ITC Group at INR413 (US$4.95) per share, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.
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UK Disposable Vape Ban Starts
The UK began enforcing a nationwide ban on single-use disposable vapes on June 1. Lawmakers say the policy aims to protect young people and reduce...
Tobacco Asia Podcast #44: Kimberly Foley, Executive Director, Tobacco Associates Inc.
In this episode, host Thomas Schmid interviews Kimberly Foley, the new Executive Director of U.S. FCV grower cooperative, Tobacco Associates.
Jun 13, 2025
Nicotine Pouches: The Next Global Target for Over-Regulation?
In most markets worldwide, conventional tobacco products and vapes or e-liquids are already subject to often rather stringent...
Jun 2, 2025
Tobacco’s Tough Road to EU Compliance
It’s a small reprieve: April 3, the European Parliament voted to postpone the implementation dates for corporate sustainability due diligence and reporting...
Jun 2, 2025
Variety Broadens on US Pouch Market
While nicotine pouches continue to struggle globally to reach a broader audience, the US modern oral nicotine (MON) market—the world’s largest by far...
Jun 2, 2025
High Smoking Rates Persist in Germany
Smoking remains a persistent habit in Germany. According to the Yearbook on Addiction 2025, published in late April by the German Central Office for Addiction Issues (DHS)...
Jun 2, 2025
ITC Shares Dip as BAT Sells US$1.5B Stake
British American Tobacco (BAT) sold a US$1.5 billion stake in ITC Group at INR413 (US$4.95) per share, according to a term sheet reviewed by Reuters.
Jun 2, 2025
UK Disposable Vape Ban Starts
The UK began enforcing a nationwide ban on single-use disposable vapes on June 1. Lawmakers say the policy aims to protect young people and reduce...
Jun 2, 2025
Tobacco Asia Podcast #43: Shivam Bihani, AVB International
Thomas Schmid interviews Shivam Bihani, the director of AVB International, about the evolving landscape of nicotine pouch regulations.
Jun 2, 2025
US Supreme Court Sides with FDA in Limiting Flavored Vapes
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld a series of US Food and Drug Administration decisions denying market authorization...
May 20, 2025
Beyond Nicotine: The Industry’s Long Road to Transformation
In their journey of transforming their businesses away from combustible cigarettes toward reduced-risk alternatives and thus securing long-term survival...
May 20, 2025
FDA Expands AI Review Pilot Through June
On May 8, 2025, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Marty Makary announced that the agency plans to deploy artificial intelligence tools across all FDA centers immediately.
May 20, 2025
Vietnam Vape Ban Sparks Questions
Despite facing one of the world’s most serious tobacco-related public health crises, Vietnam has moved to outlaw the sale and use of nicotine vaping products.
May 20, 2025
Imperial C.E.O Exits, Shares Slide
Imperial Brands (IMB.L) announced that c.e.o. Stefan Bomhard will step down after five years in the role, surprising investors and sending shares down more than 7%.
May 20, 2025
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