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The candidate’s position on tobacco harm reduction products remains unclear.
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In Tobacco Reporter’s November 2024 issue, we look back on another successful edition of the Global Tobacco and Nicotine Forum (GTNF), which took place Sept. 24-26 in Athens this year.
While it’s impossible to do justice to this event in a just handful of Tobacco Reporter pages, we have highlighted key moments and takeaways that not only illustrate the depth and breadth of the forum, but will also demonstrate to those who missed this year’s edition why they simply cannot afford to skip the next one, in 2025.
The GTNF was not the only tobacco event this northern hemisphere fall. In the wake of the 2024 Coresta Congress, which took place Oct. 13-17 in Edinburgh, George Gay took the opportunity to interview Danielle Tower, group head of scientific and regulatory affairs at BAT, the host of the Congress, about the tremendous opportunity presented by tobacco harm reduction.
Ivan Genov reports from the International Tobacco Growers Association annual general meeting, which convened in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, this year, and public health veteran Scott D. Ballin stresses the continued importance of “safe-haven” dialogues between stakeholder in a time of division and animosity.
Also in this issue: A report from Pakistan, where a Sudanese order for 10-stick packs has caused considerable controversy.
Chris Allen, chief executive officer of Broughton, explains why new age verification technology could help solve youth appeal.
TR contributors Pieter Vorster and Sudhanshu Patwardhan lament the unhelpful contribution of illicit vaping products
Blaming the manufacturers for irresponsible marketing is a red herring, writes Peter Clark of the World Vapers’ Alliance.
The end of ‘Chevron deference’ doctrine could have ripple effects across the entire nicotine industry in the United States.
Having firmly established itself as a regional player, Tabaterra of Azerbaijan is preparing to take its operations to the next level.
With its plastic-free products goal at the forefront, Filtrona’s new filter technology allows for a sustainable RYO option.
Will the next EU Tobacco Products Directive embrace harm reduction?
Innovation, integrity and excellence remain at the core of SWM’s business under the company’s new ownership.
Philip Morris International is getting ready to reintroduce IQOS in the US.
The critical role of site visits and quality controls in behavioral science research
Tabaterra wants to lift Azerbaijani tobacco to global quality standards.
The GTNF, scheduled Sept. 24–26 in Athens, is made possible by the generous support of these sponsors.
