World-Class Track and Trace from Propix
Meticulous track-and-trace throughout the supply chain has become a task that’s impossible to achieve without the right equipment. Tobacco Asia talked to the leading system developer in India.
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China’s Intelligent Cigarette Manufacturing
The internet, cloud computing, big data, AI (artificial intelligence), and other new technologies are reshaping the traditional production chain. Read more
A Crafty Business
Though faced by overwhelming competition from “big tobacco”, craft cigarettes have carved out very individual niches for themselves. Tobacco Asia talked to three companies. Read more
Sustainable Tobacco Farming
Sustainability initiatives are an important part of modern tobacco farming. Tobacco Asia talks to two major suppliers about their respective programs. Read more
Island Hopping: Caribbean Cigars**
Cuba and the Dominican Republic are the internationally best-known premium cigar origins in the Caribbean. But, as Tobacco Asia discovered, they are not the only producers. Read more
“EVALI” Vape Misinformation Linked to Uptick in Cigarette Smoking
As kids went back to school in the fall of 2019, parents, educators, public health experts, and lawmakers were growing more concerned by the day. A string of “e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated lung injuries,” or EVALI, was appearing... Read more
“Blackware” Adopted by China’s Tobacco Industry
It is often said that technology serves as the first productive force. With the rapid development of 5G mobile communication, IoT, AI, etc., some enterprises adopted intelligent technology in retail, catering, service, and other industries... Read more
The Heat (Not Burn) is on in Japan
As Japanese consumers switch to heated tobacco products in droves, they give conventional cigarettes a serious run for market share. Tobacco Asia talked to Japan Tobacco about the latest developments. Read more
Anti-Tobacco Philanthropy or Manipulation?
Businessman, politician, philanthropist, billionaire – these are what most people would think of when hearing the name Michael Bloomberg. The former three-term mayor of New York City and onetime presidential candidate... Read more
Changing of the Guard at Major Tobacco Companies
There is a “changing of the guard”, so to speak, in the past year at some of the major global tobacco companies, with some familiar faces from the industry, as well as some new, taking the reins. Read more
Malawi: Soldiering On Bravely
Malawi has been severely affected by the Covid-19 crisis. But exporters are holding out despite all odds. Read more