Video: Polish Authorities Dismantle Illicit Factory
The cigarettes were destined predominantly for the U.K. and Germany.
Ukrainian Lawmakers Crack Down on Vaping
August 2, 2021
The legislators cite a recent WHO report denouncing e-cigarettes.
More news this week
IQOS Pauses Expansion After Patent Ruling
July 30, 2021
Philip Morris decides to await review by U.S. Trade Representative.
BAT Invests in Bangladesh
July 30, 2021
Strong foreign demand fuels the multinational’s local expansion drive.
‘Young Vapers More Likely to Start Cigars’
July 30, 2021
The odds of transitioning are three time higher than for nonvapers, says new research.
WHO ‘War on Nicotine’ Lambasted
July 30, 2021
KAC says the WHO’s continued hostility to vaping is a disservice to smokers.
JT Ups Guidance After Strong Quarter
July 30, 2021
Growth was driven by share gains in combustibles and strong volume trends.
Altria Raises Guidance on Strong Six Months
July 29, 2021
The company continues its investment in noncombustible products.
Japan Council Slashes Leaf Cultivation
July 29, 2021
The decision was driven by a decline in smoking and a rise of alternative products.
Russia Lifts Embargo on Leaf Imports
July 29, 2021
The move comes after adaptation of ‘comprehensive phytosanitary measures.’
U.K. Relaxes Travel Restrictions
July 29, 2021
The move by the British government comes ahead of the GTNF in September
Growth in New Category Sales for BAT
July 28, 2021
The cigarette manufacturer attributes its success to ‘strong brands.’
WHO Reiterates Stance Against Vaping
July 28, 2021
Harm reduction advocates denounce the health body’s latest report as ‘nonsensical.’
Kaival Brands to trade on NASDAQ
July 28, 2021
The stock will begin trading at the opening of the market on July 29, 2021.
ITC’s Cigarette Business Recovers from Low Base
July 27, 2021
Quarterly revenue and profit were up 37 percent and 28.6 percent, respectively.
TPB Acquires Unitabac Cigar Portfolio
July 27, 2021
The company plans to leverage its Zig-Zag brand a to penetrate the cigar category.
In Print
That Fleeting Scent
August 1, 2021
The FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and cigars remains highly controversial.
Scientific Partnerships for Sustainable Change
August 1, 2021
Options for the industry to demonstrate its responsibility.
Messy Market
August 1, 2021
Ukraine’s anti-monopoly committee tries to break up a cartel it helped create.
Genetic Scissors
August 1, 2021
Demeetra AgBio offers tobacco companies a new tool to reduce nicotine levels.
Clearing the Smoke
August 1, 2021
James Murphy discusses the challenges and opportunities for tobacco harm reduction.
Apples to Apples
August 1, 2021
The comparison made between tobacco deaths and Covid-19 deaths does not hold water.
The Test of Time
August 1, 2021
Regulations and next-generation products are driving demand for quality-control instrumentation.
Milestone Study
July 1, 2021
A trial of BAT’s glo lends credibility to the harm reduction potential of the entire heated-tobacco category.
The World is a Stage
July 1, 2021
The TAI Group employs the principles of acting to improve interactions in corporate teams.
Tobacco Reporter’s August 2021 issue highlights Cas-CLOVER, a new genetic editing technology to help reduce nicotine levels in tobacco. If the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s proposal to mandate ‘minimally addictive’ levels of the stimulant in tobacco products comes to fruition, cigarette companies will have to radically redesign their products. Cas-Clover will be yet another tool available to help them in that process.
Coresta Secretary General Stephane Colard offers suggestions how the tobacco industry can demonstrate its responsible approach to a skeptical audience, and Reynold’s executive vice president of research and development, James Murphy, discusses the challenges and opportunities for tobacco harm reduction.
Also in this issue: The makeover of the venerable Rizla brand, which traces its history to Napoleonic times, and an update on the crusade against menthol cigarettes, which is showing no signs of letting up.
Clive Bates
A regular contributor to Tobacco Reporter, Clive Bates is the director of Counterfactual Consulting and the former director of Action on Smoking and Health (U.K.).
In this section, we present a selection of his articles.
Fresh Thinking
May 1, 2021
The World Health Organization and tobacco policy: a seven-point reform agenda
Innovation and its Enemies
March 1, 2021
Why public health campaigners remain so vehemently opposed to vapor products.
The Irreconcilable Conflict Principle
November 1, 2020
Our contributor Clive Bates challenges the governing idea of tobacco control
The Endgame Revisited
July 1, 2020
It is time to confront the fundamental confusion about the public health aims for tobacco and nicotine policy.
Now available
Japan Tobacco Launches Ploom X
The product is the first global device jointly developed by JT and JTI.
Amcor Installs Blown-Film Production Line
The new machine will produce ultra-clear and heat-resistance films
Poda Patents Closed-Ended HnB Cigarette
The technology allows for an ashless experience, according to the manufacturer
Lessebo Paper Certified “Cradle to Cradle”
The recognition boosts the Swedish paper manufacturer’s environmental credentials.
Marposs Announces On-Line Diameter Control
The system helps guard against tobacco product dimensional nonconformity.
IOTO Expands Into Hemp Sheets
The company says it can craft its products to meet brand owners’ specific formulations.
Also in TR
One-Stop Shop
ATD’s unique pedigree allows gives it a leg up in tackling the challenges of cigar manufacturing.
Enduring Resilience
Emerging from the pandemic, the leaf tobacco industry has once again proven its mettle.
Back to the Future
KT&G continues to invest in its HnB segment while retaining its lead in traditional cigarettes.
Heating Up
Massive growth in Japan’s THP market has helped push cigarette sales to historic lows.
The Way Forward
The Global Forum on Nicotine debates harm reduction in Liverpool and online.
A Solid Foundation
The transition to less harmful nicotine products will succeed only if investors buy into the concept.
Fearless Fighter
How Mayiwepi Jiti became a successful grower in Zimbabwe’s male-dominated tobacco industry.
The Smoke That Thunders
A cigar manufacturer hopes to move Zimbabwe’s tobacco exports up the value chain.
Rooting for Science
Participants in the In Focus: THR conference examined the state of harm reduction in a critical year.
Beyond Volumes
AOI believes there is opportunity for suppliers who can offer sustainably produced tobacco.
Now You’re Cooking!
The ThermoNox system eradicates tobacco pests by raising the temperature.
What’s in a Bottle?
A closer look at the various bottling and packaging regulations for e-liquids
Hot topics
Study: Vaping Better Than NRT for Cessation
Researchers say e-cigs should be recommended to smokers who have struggled to quit.
Zimbabwe: Farmers Start Registering for Next Season
The country sold 186.6 million kg of leaf valued at $515.9 million in 2020-2021.
Juul Class Action Moves Closer to Trial
A U.S. district court refuses to dismiss the bulk of claims filed by 19 plaintiffs.
New Taipei Prepares To Ban Underage Vaping
The ‘term’ minor is being redefined to include those under 18.
Research Society Urged to Reverse Industry Exclusion
The decision is contrary to the SRNT’s guiding principles, says BAT.
ISO Health and Safety Certification for KT&G
The certificate boosts the South Korean cigarette maker’s ESG credentials.
Plain Packaging Impacted Smoking
The legislation accounted for about a quarter of the decline in smoking, says expert.
Arcus Compliance appoints Sidebottom
CBD veteran brings broad commercial, management and board-level experience.
JT Ups Guidance After Strong Quarter
Growth was driven by share gains in combustibles and strong volume trends.
That Fleeting Scent
The FDA’s proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and cigars remains highly controversial.
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