The Big Issues
BAT's Eirini Vlanti shares her insights into biodiversity in the tobacco and nicotine industry
U.K. Backtracking on Generational Ban
December 7, 2023
The government may settle for raising the smoking age from 18 to 21.
Labour Party Could Make Vapes Prescription-Only
December 8, 2023Brazil: Over 500 Packs of Cigarettes Seized
December 8, 2023UKVIA Petitions Against Vape Ban
December 8, 2023No Sweet Spot
December 8, 2023
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Australia Adds Vape Graphic Warnings
December 7, 2023
Manufacturers have until April 1 to roll out ‘repulsive’ new health labels on their products.
Tobacco Content Up on Social Media
December 6, 2023
Researchers used computer vision to detect tobacco-related objects in posts.
Young Kiwis Support Generational Ban: Study
December 6, 2023
But activists applaud the government’s decision to prioritize harm reduction.
BAT Writes Down Value of Combustibles
December 6, 2023
It will start amortizing the remaining value of some U.S. cigarette brands in 2024.
BAT Took Big Hit on Russian Sale: CEO
December 6, 2023
The multinational is unlikely to exercise a buyback option due government restrictions.
Court Urged to Permit U.S. Graphic Warnings
December 6, 2023
Images are necessary because text-only warnings fail to deter teenagers, says the FDA.
Adult Vapers Rely on Flavors: Research
December 5, 2023
The figures are released as the U.K. government consultation to address youth vaping closes.
Poll: Adults Should be Allowed to Buy Tobacco
December 5, 2023
Activists are urging the U.K. to abandon its plan for a generational tobacco ban.
U.S. Menthol Ban Could Be Pushed to Late 2024
December 5, 2023
Critics urge haste, citing scientific evidence and health community input.
Smoore Drops ‘Youth-Friendly’ Brands
December 5, 2023
The company wants to help end child-appealing flavor names and ‘stealth products’
Haypp Group Confirms Guidance
December 5, 2023
The RRP online retailer is looking to expand into a new markets and categories.
RLX Buys ‘Market Leaders’
December 5, 2023
The targets are prominent vapor companies in Southeast Asia and North Asia, respectively.
A Mixed Reception
December 5, 2023
E-cigarettes enjoy booming popularity in the CIS region—but not among the countries’ lawmakers.
Serpil Timuray joins BAT board
December 4, 2023
She brings experience from the technology and fast-moving consumer goods sectors.
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In Print
On a Roll
December 1, 2023
Driven by cost considerations and growing environmental awareness, do-it-yourself cigarette papers continue to gain popularity.
Beyond Face Value
December 1, 2023
Applied properly, age estimation technology can be a valid tool to discourage youth access.
Filling the Gaps
December 1, 2023
As it seeks to reduce its reliance on tobacco, Zimbabwe is investing in cannabis research.
A Shot in the Arm
December 1, 2023
Boosted by a significant private equity investment, CME Automation Systems is strengthening its offerings.
Shifting Sands
December 1, 2023
Under pressure from the IMF, Egypt’s government reduces its share in Eastern Co.
Taming the Cowboys
December 1, 2023
Altria has declared war on the illicit disposable devices that are impacting its bottom line.
The Potential of Pot
December 1, 2023
Despite regional setbacks, global cannabis sales are still getting higher.
Serving the Spice Islands
November 21, 2023
Hertz Flavors celebrates its first year of operating in Indonesia.
A Taste of ‘Terroir’
November 1, 2023
With its origin-focused approach, CTS has become a successful niche player in the French RYO category.
Peace of Mind
November 1, 2023
With its first overseas production facility, Smoore has boosted the resilience of its operations.
Tobacco Reporter’s December 2023 issue examines the potential of digital age verification technology to help deter underage access to nicotine products. Facial recognition systems have come a long way in a recent years, but also raise privacy concerns.
The technology that conveniently unlocks your smartphone can also be used by autocrats to monitor their subjects, marketers to tracks your behavior and thieves to steal your identity. In his article “Beyond Face Value,” George Gay weighs the pros and cons based on a U.K. experiment.
Cheryl Olson explores the challenges and opportunities for tobacco harm reduction for people with mental health needs, who tend to smoke at higher rates than the overall population. Stefanie Rossel delves into the Egyptian government’s recent selloff of a stake in its tobacco monopoly, and Taco Tuinstra reports on the nicotine flavoring business in the Spice Islands (Indonesia).
Also in this issue: A new technology that delivers nicotine through foam.
Also in TR
The Big Issues
BAT’s Eirini Vlanti shares her insights into biodiversity in the tobacco and nicotine industry
A Mixed Reception
E-cigarettes enjoy booming popularity in the CIS region—but not among the countries’ lawmakers.
Unpacking the Pouch
How we can better understand the toxicological risk of nicotine in modern oral and other nicotine products
The Core of the Confusion
The likely origins of nicotine misperceptions—and how that impacts harm reduction
Persistence Pays
Lessons from consumer advocacy groups that successfully fought for vaping regulation
A Pipe Dream?
Britain’s plan to create a smoke-free generation could be momentous if implemented properly—and herein lies the problem.
Roads to Rome
There are multiple ways to heat tobacco without burning it.
Connecting the Global Industry
Get ready for World Tobacco Middle East
Surprising Successes
The uncelebrated triumphs of tobacco harm reduction
A Heady Mixture
AIR Global is revolutionizing shisha smoking with a mixture of technology and tradition.
Changing the Conversation
Looking back at a successful GTFN 2023 in Seoul
The Therapeutic Track
Key considerations for designing vapes as medical devices