President Obama’s proposal to impose the biggest-ever increase in the U.S.’ federal cigarette tax to fund preschool programs has been condemned by the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO). “For the president to Read More
Staff Writer
April 11, 2013
Zambian tobacco will this year be sold in kwacha instead of U.S. dollars, according to a story in The Times of Zambia. The decision to move to kwacha was made by the government, but Read More
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April 11, 2013
Reynolds American Inc. is due to host a conference call and webcast following the release of first-quarter 2013 financial results before the market opens on April 23. The company’s president and CEO, Daniel M. Delen, its Read More
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Staff Writer
April 10, 2013
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Staff Writer
April 10, 2013
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Staff Writer
April 10, 2013
A new study has found that behavioral intervention provided to U.S. prison inmates who smoked before going to jail substantially increased their ability to remain smoke-free after release, according to a report by MedPage Read More
Staff Writer
April 10, 2013
Tobacco growers and their families in Vietnam have moved into new homes built for them under an Imperial Tobacco responsibility initiative. Project Symphony is the result of a collaboration between Imperial Tobacco Vietnam, its local Read More
Staff Writer
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U.K. taxpayers could face a £5 billion ($7.67 billion) bill if ministers insist cigarettes are sold in plain packages. The money would be awarded by courts to tobacco companies in recognition of the fact that the Read More
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