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Tobacco Asia Podcast #18: US Tobacco Markets Overseas
Our guest is Oscar House, the c.e.o. and president of Intertabac exhibitor US Tobacco Cooperative, a farmer owned flue-cured tobacco marketing cooperative in Southeastern United States. Read more
Innokin Partners with Aquios on Water-Based Vapes
Innokin Technology is partnering with Aquios Labs launching water-based vapes using a technology Aquios developed to offer smokers a better smoking experience. Read more
EU Parliament Members Clueless About New Products
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are less aware of key issues surrounding new nicotine products than in previous years, despite being asked to vote on important new legislation... Read more
Retail Organization Calls for More Action Combating Illicit Tobacco
The Convenience Retailers Alliance 4 Safe Communities, an advocacy group calling for action against contraband tobacco in British Columbia, Canada, is calling for the government to pay more attention to the effects illicit trade... Read more
FDA Proposes New Requirements for Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practices
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing new requirements for tobacco product manufacturers regarding the manufacture, design, packing, and storage of their products. Read more
Elfbar to Rebrand
According to a 2Firsts report, disposable vape brand Elfbar will be rebranding as EB Design but will retain its original logo pattern, after losing a trademark infringement suit in the US. Read more
LA Flavor Ban Challenge Thrown Out
The US Supreme Court declined to hear the case brought by RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company challenging Los Angeles County's ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products, according to Reuters. Read more
Cambodia Sees Fewer Smokers
The number of smokers in Cambodia decreased by 20% between 2014 and 2021, according to recent study results. Read more
Altria Eyes NJoy Deal
Altria Group is close to reaching an agreement to acquire e-cigarette company Njoy for at least US$2.75 billion, the Financial Times reported. Read more
CTP Outlines Next Steps After Review
Brian King, director of the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), outlined the agency’s response to the Reagan-Udall Foundation evaluation report which found FDA's tobacco program... Read more
Essentra Filters Rebrands as Filtrona
Following the announcement about a change of ownership, the former filters and tapes businesses of Essentra plc will now begin the process of rebranding as Filtrona. Read more
Majority of Malaysian Vape Businesses Want Regulations
According to a recent survey, the majority of vape businesses in Malaysia, or 82%, want the government to act immediately to regulate the sector, reports the New Straits Times. Read more
Bloomberg Philanthropies Commits Additional US$420 Million to Fight Tobacco
Bloomberg Philanthropies announced an additional commitment of US$420 million over four years to the Bloomberg Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use. Read more
BAT Management Board Changes and a New Regional Structure
Following a strategic review of its regions, business units, and global functions, BAT will implement a number of senior management changes and a new regional structure to both streamline, and accelerate, the transformation of its business. Read more
Tobacco Asia Podcast #17: Trends/Innovations in New Generation Products: What to Expect in 2023
Our guest is Aron Byrne-Carter, managing director of NGP Trends, which provides reports, workshops and consulting on….trends in NGP. Read more
PMI Extends KT&G Partnership
Philip Morris International (PMI) announced a long-term collaboration with KT&G for the commercialization of the South Korean tobacco and nicotine manufacturer’s smoke-free devices and consumables on an exclusive, worldwide basis... Read more
Consumers Increasingly Turn to Less Expensive Tobacco
According to the most recent Nicotine Nuggets survey, downtrading to less expensive tobacco products began to increase in the fourth quarter of 2022. Read more
Juul in Talks with PMI/JT/Altria
Juul Labs Inc is reportedly in early talks separately with Philip Morris International, Japan Tobacco, and Altria Group for a potential sale, strategic investment, licensing, or distribution deal, said the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Read more
Tobacco Control Grades Out
The American Lung Association (ALA) released its 21st annual State of Tobacco Control report where it ranks the “best” and “worst” US states on tobacco control policies. Read more
Tobacco Commission’s New Acting Executive Director
James E. Campos was appointed the Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission’s deputy secretary of commerce and trade and Tobacco Commission acting executive director. Read more