
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 Posts Strong Fourth Quarter Behind ZYN Demand
Philip Morris International posted better-than-expected fourth-quarter results with net sales rising 7.3% to $9.71 billion, topping the $9.44 billion estimated.

Universal Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
Universal Corporation announced a quarterly dividend of $0.81 per share on the common shares.

Lithuanian Customs: Huge Increase in Counterfeit Cigarettes from Latvia
Lithuanian customs officials say there has been a huge increase in the production of counterfeit cigarettes in Latvia, which are ending up on the Western European market.

Nepal Goes All-In on Health Packaging
Nepal announced that all cigarette packs will be required to have 100% pictorial health warnings on both the front and back of the packaging beginning in August.

PM Korea Says Science Demands E-Cigarette Recognition
The head of Philip Morris Korea cited scientific evidence in defense of the global tobacco company’s ongoing efforts to shift from traditional cigarettes to electronic vaping products for healthier living.

Massachusetts: Council Pushes Back on Cigar Hikes
Several city councilors in New Bedford, Massachusetts, are criticizing the mandated increase in cigar prices that are meant to dissuade young smokers, as they are also hurting small businesses.