Grant Churchill is a professor of chemical pharmacology at the University of Oxford. On this page, we feature a selection of his editorial contributions to Tobacco Reporter.
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.
Japan Tobacco to Announce Third-Quarter Results Oct. 29
JT will hold an investor briefing via Zoom from 5 to 6 p.m. Japan time on Oct. 29.
Altria to Report Third-Quarter Results Oct. 29
CEO Sal Mancuso and CFO Heather Newman will discuss the results and answer questions from investors and news media.
JT Group’s Habee App Wins 2026 Good Design Award
Habee uses team-based challenges, daily progress tracking, photos, comments, and peer support to encourage users to develop habits and achieve goals.
Republic Brands Announces Major Anti-Counterfeiting Enforcement Action
Republic’s cooperation with police resulted in the seizure of thousands of counterfeit booklets and a criminal counterfeiting charge against one of its operators.
