The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a final guidance on tobacco-package labels and the modification of electronic cigarettes by vape shops.Read More
Even the Cuban fine-cigar business, which has been built on a culture of tradition, is spreading its wings through social media.Read More
The Cuban cigar industry can afford to let its hair down at the 21st Habanos Cigar Festival, currently in full swing. It had a good year last year and the future is looking bright.Read More
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Smokeless making headway
Positive regulatory developments are occurring in respect of smokeless tobacco products, which comprise 'the best alternatives to cigarettes', according to Swedish Match's CEO Lars Dahlgren.Read More
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New directions for Altria
Altria has positioned itself for a significant move into non-traditional products as its cigarette shipments continue to decline.Read More
China is forecast to become the biggest customer for Cuba's most exclusive cigars.Read More
The incidence of tobacco smoking by adults in the US fell from 15.5 percent in 2016 to an estimated 14 percent last year, while smoking among young adults fell from 13 percent to 10 percent.Read More
Sales of premium Cuban cigars have been rising steeply on the Chinese market, which nevertheless is thought still to have much potential.Read More
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ZYN factory going up
At Owensboro, Kentucky, US, construction of Swedish Match's new production facility for ZYN, its tobacco-free nicotine-pouch, is said to be going according to plan.Read More
In compliance with a recent court order, the US Food and Drug Administration has put on hold the enforcement of warning statement requirements for cigars and pipe tobacco.Read More