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KT&G Sets Up HQ in Fort Worth
KT&G, the world’s fifth-largest tobacco company, has leased a 72,800 square feet space in Fort Worth, TX for its US headquarters and distribution center. Read more
Tobacco Shops Doubled After Menthol Restrictions
An April 2019 report revealed that the number of tobacco shops in Minneapolis more than doubled after the sale of menthol products was restricted to adult-only establishments in 2018. Read more
Tobacco Control Act Coming by Year End
A new law is expected to be introduced by the end of this year to cover regulations on all tobacco-related products and no-smoking zones. Read more
Acting FDA Commissioner Announced
Dr. Norman E. Sharpless has been named as the acting commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), following Dr. Scott Gottlieb’s resignation. Read more
Siegel: Tobacco Control Movement Committing Public Health Malpractice
Some entities in the tobacco control movement are lying to the public by exaggerating the risks of safer alternatives such as e-cigarettes, a tobacco control expert says. Read more
Hunt is On for New BAT Chairman
British American Tobacco is hunting for a new chairman to succeed Richard Burrows. Read more
Increased Interest for InterSupply 2019
Now in its fourth year, InterSupply 2019 is receiving even more interest from exhibitors and booth space at the show is quickly filling up. Read more
'Vaping is NOT Tobacco' Campaign Launched
European vaping advocates have launched the Vaping is NOT Tobacco campaign to lobby for smarter, evidence-based regulations of vaping products that takes account of public health differences between vaping and smoking. Read more
Cannabis Cigs Coming Soon?
The Tobacco Authority of Thailand is lobbying for a license to produce cannabis-based cigarettes, hoping that if it can get the go-ahead to do so, the cannabis cigarettes would be as available in convenience stores as normal tobacco cigarettes Read more
PMI Launches Life Insurance Firm for Smokers
Philip Morris International has launched a life insurance firm, Reviti, which aims to provide more affordable policies as people improve their lifestyle, starting with quitting smoking. Read more
Utah Becomes Eighth State to Raise Smoking Age to 21
Governor Gary Herbert signed the HB324 bill in late March 2019, making Utah the eighth state to enforce a smoking age of 21. Read more
Hawaii to Ban Flavored E-Cigs
Hawaii is contemplating a new ban on flavored electronic cigarette liquids and flavored tobacco. It would be the first state to adopt such a ban under a bill before the Legislature. Read more
WHO Rebuffs PMI’s Overtures
The World Health Organization says it is not buying into the idea that Philip Morris International is “healthier” than before, Read more
Doctor Says Higher Taxes Will Stop Smokers
A doctor specializing in lung concerns is saying a Senate bill seeking to double excise taxes on tobacco products will help halt the growing number of smokers in the country. Read more
Tobacco Firms Accused of Not Paying Enough Corporation Tax
A report by University of Bath academics is accusing four cigarette companies of consistently paying less than the headline rate of UK corporation tax while paying hundreds of millions of pounds in tax overseas. Read more
Smokeless Products Make Up for Drop in Cigarette Sales for Altria
Releasing its fourth-quarter results, Altria Group Inc. said it sees US cigarette sales falling even faster than it had expected, validating the company’s outsize investment in e-cigarettes. Read more
PMI and BAT Recognized as Global Top Employers
Philip Morris International (PMI) and British American Tobacco (BAT) have both been recognized as Global Top Employers. Read more
Sensor Technology Leader TOMRA Strengthens Set-Ups in China
TOMRA commits to its long-term development in China and has further strengthened its set-up in this fast-growing market. Read more