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.
FDA Tabs Jessica Zeller for CTP Compliance and Enforcement
Zeller previously held senior positions within CTP’s Office of Compliance and Enforcement, including serving as its inaugural deputy director.
Zimbabwe Tobacco Registrations Up, Hectareage Down
Registered growers increased 10%, but the tobacco planting area is 85,025 hectares, down from 94,582 hectares in the previous season.
JT to Expand Nordic Spirit Retail Availability in Japan
The company will also expand retail availability of three varieties previously sold through its CLUB JT online shop.
Bulgaria Schedules Two More Cigarette Tax Increases by 2028
A pack currently priced at €4 could increase by about 14 to 15 euro cents after the March 2027 hike.
Malawi Tobacco Grower Registration Reaches 19% of Farmers
The commission plans to assess the reasons for the low registration rate.
Nelt Group and PMI Renew Serbian Distribution Agreement
The agreement covers distribution operations in the Serbian market.
Pennsylvania Begins Enforcing ENDS Directory Sales Restrictions
The directory contains 163 product records across seven manufacturers, including Vuse, JUUL, NJOY, Logic, Naked 100, CrossBar, and e Cig 4 Inmate.
PMI Study Puts EU Economic Contribution at €343 Billion From 2021 to 2025
The study also found that PMI’s European value chain supported nearly 164,000 jobs in 2025, and that the company invested €422 million in research and development.
Reemtsma Criticizes Planned German Tobacco Tax Increases
Reemtsma said higher taxes could accelerate cross-border purchases and illicit tobacco sales without reducing consumption at the same rate as legal-market sales.
Dentsu to Operate U.K. Track-and-Trace System
The new system is scheduled to become operational on July 1, 2022.
