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Federal Judge Allows Zyn Lawsuit to Progress
A Florida judge allowed key claims to move forward over allegations that Zyn causes ongoing health issues and are deceptively marketed.
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German Study Finds Smokers Unmotivated to Quit
It said 30% of Germans smoked and 51.2% of them were not motivated to stop.
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Bloom Earns Quality Certification
Bloom announced it has earned ECCO Certification in California — raising the bar for product testing, accountability, and transparency within the cannabis industry.
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ITGA Announces Annual Meeting
Tobacco-producing countries from the Western hemisphere have been invited to “Americas Regional Meeting on April 24 in Jujuy, Argentina
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Nepal’s Plan to License Tobacco Faces Pushback
President Bhattarai told the Prime Minister to take the issue seriously and urged Minister Bhandari to immediately halt the license distribution process.
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PCA Announces Next Four Shows
The PCA says nearly 6,000 people registered to attend this year’s event, making it the largest cigar-focused event in the world.
Upcoming Events
PCA New Orleans
American Tobacco & Nicotine Forum
Global Regulation
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Opinion: Hopes for Transforming the FDA
Adam Hoffer discussed the lingering challenges plaguing the CTP and suggested a pathway forward.
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Pakistan: Cracking Down on Illegal Sheesha Cafes
Pakistan arrested 64 people in surprise raids, shutting down nine sheesha cafes operating illegally in Bahria Town’s Civic Center.
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Maldives Sets Generational Tobacco Ban
Maldives made it illegal for anyone born after January 1, 2007, to ever use tobacco.
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Punjab to Get Strict With Public Smoking Ban
The provincial government directed all public institutions, especially those under the School Education Department, to appoint focal persons for tobacco control enforcement.
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Taiwan Checks ID Checkers
An undercover survey showed 26.9% of tobacco retailers did not check ID cards for buyers in school uniforms.
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Denver Flavor Ban to be Decided by Voters
The Citizen Power coalition collected more than 17,000 signatures, forcing the Denver City Council to put its proposed flavor ban to a public vote.
Agriculture & Sustainability
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ITGA Announces Annual Meeting
Tobacco-producing countries from the Western hemisphere have been invited to “Americas Regional Meeting on April 24 in Jujuy, Argentina
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Zimbabwe to Double Shisha Output
Despite only increasing planted land by 25%, Zimbabwe is expected to see its Shisha crop double to 8000,000 kg in 2025.
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Mixed Reactions as Malawi’s Tobacco Season Opens
Some farmers said the opening prices were “not so bad,” but most said they felt robbed.
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Zimbabwe Growers Warned Against Illegal Tobacco Seeds
An illegal variety is that which has not been prescribed and approved by the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board.
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Zimbabwe Tobacco Market Picking Up Steam
Twenty-three in, farmers already earning $143 million from 41.6 million kilograms of flue-cured tobacco sold.
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Malaysia: Could Kenaf Replace Tobacco?
Anti-tobacco advocates are urging the Malaysian government to get tobacco farmers to switch to growing kenaf instead.
Science & Innovation
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Bloom Earns Quality Certification
Bloom announced it has earned ECCO Certification in California — raising the bar for product testing, accountability, and transparency within the cannabis industry.
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ITGA Announces Annual Meeting
Tobacco-producing countries from the Western hemisphere have been invited to “Americas Regional Meeting on April 24 in Jujuy, Argentina
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CORESTA Announces Next Webinar
CORESTA announced its webinar, titled “Tobacco Genetic Resources: The Foundation for a Global Industry,” scheduled for May 13 at 1 p.m.
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Two New Webinars for Tobacco Researchers
CORESTA announced two new webinars for researchers in the tobacco industry.
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Australia: Smoking Costs Increasing Burden on Low-Income Households
Researchers conclude if people send money on one thing, they won’t have as much to spend on other things.
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Still 10-20 Years From Knowing Vape’s Long-Term Health Effects
A researcher began looking into vape in 2019, but while preliminary research is causing concerns, concrete conclusions are still years away.
Business & Finance
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Nepal’s Plan to License Tobacco Faces Pushback
President Bhattarai told the Prime Minister to take the issue seriously and urged Minister Bhandari to immediately halt the license distribution process.
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BAT Hosts Annual General Meeting
“I was pleased to see another solid performance in our new categories business. New categories’ contribution increased by £251 million.”
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Altria to Host Webcast of 2025 First-Quarter Results
Altria will host a live audio webcast April 29, 2025, at 9 a.m. EST to discuss its 2025 first-quarter business results.
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E.P. Carrillo Rebrands to Casa Carrillo
The company said this is “a move that unites its U.S. headquarters, factory, and global presence under one name that reflects both its heritage and its vision for the future.”
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U.S. Premium Cigar Imports Top 430M
The CAA said U.S. imports of handmade, premium cigars rose 0.9% last year, to 430 million, but down from 464.5 million in 2022.
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Cyprus Cigar Shortage Nearing End
After a month of empty shelves, large shipments of cigars have been imported into Cyprus and should be stocked beginning today.
Around the Industry
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Federal Judge Allows Zyn Lawsuit to Progress
A Florida judge allowed key claims to move forward over allegations that Zyn causes ongoing health issues and are deceptively marketed.
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German Study Finds Smokers Unmotivated to Quit
It said 30% of Germans smoked and 51.2% of them were not motivated to stop.
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PCA Announces Next Four Shows
The PCA says nearly 6,000 people registered to attend this year’s event, making it the largest cigar-focused event in the world.
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UAE Points to Sweden in Approving Nicotine Pouches
The UAE approved synthetic nicotine pouches, hoping they would help lower the nation’s 12% smoking rate.
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Apostate Cigars Joins Oveja Negra Family
“Apostate is a great example of a uniquely different brand that fits what we’re looking for.”
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Illegal Tobacco Stressing Australian Emergency Responders
Violent crimes, including fire bombings, are increasing around Australia as organized tobacco syndicates get more brazen.