DEA Backs Cannabis’ Medical Utility at Hearings
The proceedings stem from President Trump’s executive order and will determine whether Schedule III status should be extended to all cannabis.
Drew Estate CEO Glenn Wolfson Passes
Jonathan Drew and the executive team praised Wolfson’s leadership, describing him as a transformational executive whose influence extended across the premium cigar industry.
BAT’s Fit2Win Program Cutting Expenses, Jobs
BAT has already transitioned selected roles to partners, including Accenture, Systems Limited, and ITC Infotech, while launching a new Future Capabilities Centre in India.
PMI Launches Campaign to Promote Positive Change
PMI said the platform reflects its evolution from a cigarette manufacturer to a smoke-free products company.
DR Announces $1.3B in Tobacco Exports for 2025
Tobacco exports have increased 41% since 2019, while employment has grown 26%.
Imperial Warning Landlords to Police Tenants Selling Illicit Products
The company cited recent case law that it says confirms landlords may be held liable if they continue accepting rent from premises involved in illicit trade.
Survey Finds 95% Happy Moving from Cigarettes to Pouches
Forty-three percent said they switched to quit smoking, 40% to quit vaping, and 15% were seeking to stop using both products.
Pakistani Growers Reject Move to Scrap Price Mechanism
Growers and industry representatives argued that the government had presented misleading figures to the federal cabinet, overstating farmers’ profits.
Maldives to Launch Program to Move People Away from Tobacco
The cigarette duty bill passed without amendments and now moves to the next stage of the legislative process.
FDA Proposal Would Allow Oversight of Foreign Manufacturers
The proposal would strengthen its ability to identify and take action against illegal tobacco products and create a level playing field for U.S. manufacturers.
PMI Named Among ‘Best Companies for the Future’
The ranking evaluates companies across six areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience, and agility.
5th Circ. Backs FDA’s Block on Vape Marketing
The decision affirms the FDA’s application of the “appropriate for the protection of public health” standard.
Korea Subjects Synthetic Nicotine to Tobacco Rules
Government data shows liquid e-cigarette use increased from 4% to 4.5% over the past year and by more than 70% over the past seven years.
Quitting Smoking Motivated Nearly Half of Pouch Users: Study
Among surveyed customers, 98% recalled completing age verification when purchasing online, compared with 75% for purchases made in physical stores.
PMI Examines Role of Science in Smoke-Free Future
Speakers highlighted the potential of smoke-free products and the importance of regulatory frameworks, consumer information, and public health strategies.
Malawi’s Tobacco Revenue Down 31% Through Nine Weeks
Auction sales accounted for just 39.4% of total transactions, underscoring the growing importance of contract farming in Malawi’s tobacco sector.
Philippine NTA Helping Tobacco Farmers Diversify
The initiative is designed to help farmers develop alternative income streams, encourage small-scale enterprise creation, and strengthen economic resilience.
Moldova Aligning New Smoking Bans with EU Standards
The legislation prohibits the use of cigarettes, heated tobacco products, e-cigarettes, and hookahs in a range of additional public spaces.
FDA Reports Efforts Prevented 450K Youth from Vaping
FDA officials said the results demonstrate how sustained, evidence-based public education can materially shift youth attitudes and reduce nicotine initiation.
Smokeless Only Products Growing in Nicotine Market: Report
NielsenIQ and Goldman Sachs data showed the smokeless segment up more than 8% year over year for the last 52 weeks.
Scientific Review Concludes Vaping ‘Likely’ Causes Cancer
Rather than presenting new data, the authors reinterpret existing literature to argue that there is already enough evidence to support a causal cancer risk conclusion.
ALP Plans Expansion into 11 International Markets
The rollout will begin in Britain, Ireland, Greece, Switzerland, and Romania in July, followed by additional launches across Europe.
Shopify to Ban U.S. Vape Sales
Shopify said in a statement that it prohibits illegal activity on its platform and updates enforcement policies in line with legal requirements.
South Africa Advances Tobacco Bill, Negotiations Loom
The committee voted 10–1 in favor of continuing the legislative process, but said the final law must differentiate between combustible cigarettes and other products.
Maldives Debates Proposal to Halve Cigarette Import Duty
The government-backed bill would reverse a 2024 duty increase introduced after concerns that a vape ban could drive smokers toward cigarettes.
