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.
COP11, Good Gop 2.0 Both Open in Geneva
“The experts are fringe fanatics in the tobacco control world pushing an agenda to the extremes of what they can get away with.”
EU Abstains from COP11 Vote Amid Internal Disagreements
Public health groups said a weakened EU position would embolden the tobacco industry, while THR proponents welcome evidence-based policies.
Mexico Debates Vaping Ban Amid Constitutional Reform
A recent constitutional reform, supported by most major parties, criminalizes the production, distribution, and sale of electronic cigarettes, vape devices, and unauthorized toxic substances.
Czech Republic to Enforce Stricter E-Cigarette Rules
The regulations follow a study showing that almost 14% of the Czech population used e-cigarettes last year.
Spain Implements New Tobacco Price Increases
The updates reflect production, distribution, and tax cost adjustments, and form part of Spain’s ongoing health policy to discourage smoking.
ITGA Marks 20 Years of Advocacy at WHO FCTC, Calls for Grower Inclusion
As COP11 convenes, ITGA calls for continued dialogue, evidence-based policymaking, and policies that consider the livelihoods of families dependent on tobacco.
Cigarette Butts, Winter Months Increase Korean Fire Risk
Authorities also said that cigarette-related fires, along with electrical faults, were among the leading causes of large-scale factory and warehouse fires.
Ispire, IKE Tech Applaud FDA’s Illicit Vape Market Mandate
The legislation directs the FDA to allocate at least $200 million toward electronic nicotine delivery system enforcement.
Shutdown End Puts Hemp on the Clock
The provision rewrites the federal definition of hemp, and would effectively outlaw most hemp-derived THC products.
Dentsu to Operate U.K. Track-and-Trace System
The new system is scheduled to become operational on July 1, 2022.
