Convinced that its earnings fall short of potential, Zimbabwe has set out to capture more value from its tobacco business.
By growing the crop and moving up the value chain, the country aims to build a $5 billion tobacco industry by 2025.
Will it succeed? Read our special report about the challenges and opportunities associated with Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Value Chain Transformation Plan.
Imperial Expands U.S. Portfolio with Black Buffalo Acquisition
ITG said Black Buffalo’s differentiated positioning complements its existing oral portfolio and strengthens its long-term next-generation products strategy.
ALP Taps Conor McGregor as Pouch Brand Partner
The company said it plans to continue expanding retail and digital distribution as demand for oral nicotine products grows globally.
ACHE Cites Evidence That Youth Tobacco Measures Are Working
ACHE brought together public health experts and policy voices to discuss implications for tobacco harm reduction and future regulation.
Malaysian Tobacco Control Groups Pushing for 5% Tax Increases
Research found that 80% of respondents supported yearly tax hikes, while 72% believed higher tobacco taxes could help ease broader cost-of-living pressures.
CVA Touts Vaping as Path to Canada’s Smoke-Free Future
Association President Sam Tam said policymakers should rely on current evidence rather than “outdated statistics” when considering additional restrictions.
Tennessee Expands Vapor Product Definitions
The measure updates state tobacco and vapor product laws covering taxation, regulation, and enforcement.
BAT Encouraging Participation in EU’s Call for Evidence
The company said the initiative is intended to provide practical insight into how proposed regulatory changes could affect real-world product use.
PMI to Present at the dbAccess Global Consumer Conference
The event will provide an update on PMI’s strategy as it continues to position itself as a “smoke-free” consumer goods company.
Vendix Expands Tobacco Vending Machine Technology
Vendix will showcase touchscreen-enabled vending systems with capacities up to 1,400 packs, designed for indoor and outdoor installation.
Dentsu to Operate U.K. Track-and-Trace System
The new system is scheduled to become operational on July 1, 2022.
