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.
German Study Finds Smokers Unmotivated to Quit
It said 30% of Germans smoked and 51.2% of them were not motivated to stop.
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.
ITGA Announces Annual Meeting
Tobacco-producing countries from the Western hemisphere have been invited to “Americas Regional Meeting on April 24 in Jujuy, Argentina
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.
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.
Opinion: Hopes for Transforming the FDA
Adam Hoffer discussed the lingering challenges plaguing the CTP and suggested a pathway forward.
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.
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.”
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.
Apostate Cigars Joins Oveja Negra Family
“Apostate is a great example of a uniquely different brand that fits what we’re looking for.”
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.
Illegal Tobacco Stressing Australian Emergency Responders
Violent crimes, including fire bombings, are increasing around Australia as organized tobacco syndicates get more brazen.
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.
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.
Maldives Sets Generational Tobacco Ban
Maldives made it illegal for anyone born after January 1, 2007, to ever use tobacco.
J.C. Newman Reintroduces Line First Rolled Out 125 Years Ago
Established in 1895, J.C. Newman this week reintroduced its Sarzedas line, which it first rolled out in 1900.
Cigar Brand Wrap-Up
Below is a (partial) list of the cigar brand updates that have been announced this week.
Two New Webinars for Tobacco Researchers
CORESTA announced two new webinars for researchers in the tobacco industry.
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.
Geekvape Wins Red Dot Design Award
The Wenax M Starter Kit was honored because the product stood out for its innovative modular design, sustainable materials, and user-centric features.
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.
Driscoll Named Interim Head of ATF
Dan Driscoll was named interim head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms by the Trump administration, replacing new FBI director Kash Patel.
Former Tory Contender to Work for BAT
Penny Mordaunt, the former U.K. Conservative leadership contender, has taken a job advising BAT about harm-reduction.
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.”
