• October 15, 2024

Maldives to Ban Vapes

Lawmakers have proposed restrictions in response to concerns raised by parents and health groups.

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SOVAPE Ceases Operations

The French vaping group says it can no longer carry out its mission due to ‘lies, denigration and slander,’ among other challenges.

JTI Sets up Tech Hub

It will support the company’s operations with technology solutions, analytics and cyber security, among other services.

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The Long Road to Zero

Efficiency will be the key to decarbonizing the EU transportation sector by 2050.

Testing the Waters

Tobacco companies are slowly gaining their footing in the cannabis business.

Smokeless Coup

Marlboro remains the world’s most valuable tobacco brand, but cigarette alternatives are gaining ground.

Global Synergy

Stuart Buchanan discusses KT International’s partnership with KT&G.

In the Shadow of War

With normal supplies cut off due to the Hamas-Israel conflict, cigarettes are selling for $30 per stick in Gaza.

Get Packing

Preparing for Europe’s new waste regulations

At the Crossroads, Again

There are still more unknowns than knowns about the shape of future European regulation for novel nicotine products.

All-Rounder

Due to its versatility, homogenized tobacco remains key to tobacco companies’ operations.

Unfinished Business

Despite changing attitudes, FOREST still has an important role to play, says Director Simon Clark.

And the Winners are …

Recipients of the 2024 Golden Leaf Awards accept their trophies during the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum in Athens.

Tobacco Reporter October 2024

In Tobacco Reporter’s October 2024 issue, Cheryl Olson reflects on how the entry of heated tobacco might change the U.S. market. Due to a combination of regulation and an intellectual property dispute, American smokers have been deprived of tobacco-heating products that have become ubiquitous in many other markets.

As Philip Morris International prepares to (re)introduce its IQOS device there, it’s worth examining the challenges and opportunities facing heated tobacco in the world’s most lucrative tobacco market.

Barnaby Page examines the EU position on novel nicotine products as the trade bloc crafts a new Tobacco Products Directive, and George Gay explores how flexible packaging can be used to help manufacturers in responding to the EU’s nascent Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations.

Vladislav Vorotnikov looks at the impact of war on the tobacco trade in Gaza, and Brand Finance unveils its latest ranking of the most valuable tobacco brands.

Also in this issue: The 2024 recipients of Tobacco Reporter’s Golden Leaf Awards.

Also in TR

Momentous Ruling

The end of ‘Chevron deference’ doctrine could have ripple effects across the entire nicotine industry in the United States.

Global Ambitions

Having firmly established itself as a regional player, Tabaterra of Azerbaijan is preparing to take its operations to the next level.

Kicking Butt

With its plastic-free products goal at the forefront, Filtrona’s new filter technology allows for a sustainable RYO option.

Unwavering Commitment

Innovation, integrity and excellence remain at the core of SWM’s business under the company’s new ownership.

Thank You!

The GTNF, scheduled Sept. 24–26 in Athens, is made possible by the generous support of these sponsors.

Ignorance Is Not Bliss

Research institutions can carry out surveys that nicotine companies may hesitate to conduct themselves.

Beyond Hot Air

Broughton’s Malcom Saxton explains how to develop effective heated-tobacco products.

The Takeaways

What we can learn from the first FDA marketing order for menthol ENDS, according to Broughton CEO Chris Allen.