
Report: Dutch Flavor Ban is Working
The Dutch health institute says its ban on flavored e-cigarettes and vapes has been successful, with one out of five vapers quitting.

Cuban Tobacco Crops Continue to be Down
Cuban farmers have only planted 10,378 hectares of tobacco through February, well below the initial goal of 14,771 hectares.

Study Warns Flavored Nicotine May Be More Addictive
Certain nicotine flavors could be more addictive than others, according to researchers who studied rats.

Last-Second Petition Filed to Stop Flavor Ban in Denver
One day before a flavored tobacco ban went into effect in Denver, retailers filed a petition with more than 17,000 signatures to move it to a vote.

Nearly $250K in Illegal Nicotine Products Seized in U.K.
Thousands of illegal nicotine products were seized in South West, England, last week totaling $241,800 in cigarettes, vape, and tobacco.

Copenhagen Inspections Reveal Widespread Sale of Illicit Products
Authorities found illegal tobacco items in 21 out of 22 convenience stores in Copenhagen.

Report Outlines the Mozambique Tobacco Industry
A new report on the tobacco industry in Mozambique has been released, including information on production, manufacture, trends, and more.

PM Switzerland Partners to Enhance Visual Merchandising
Philip Morris Switzerland has partnered with LEAFIO AI to enhance its visual merchandising.

Study: E-Cigs Have No Significant Impact on Lung Function
A new review found that there were no statistically significant changes in respiratory function for e-cigarette (EC) users.

Bill Aims to Exempt Premium Cigars from FDA Control
A new bill would exclude cigars from the broader “tobacco product” categorization, thus exempting premium cigars from FDA regulation.

Reynolds Adding 300 Jobs for Oral Nicotine Production
Reynolds plans to add 300 jobs to its N.C. operation, driven mainly by expanding its smokeless nicotine product portfolio.

EU Directive Hikes Cigarette Prices in Bulgaria
Changes from the EC’s new directive on tobacco duties will increase the price of cigarettes $1.34 in Bulgaria.

Malaysian Officials Preparing Retailers for April 1 Ban
Beginning April 1, Malaysian retailers will not be able to have tobacco products in open displays.

El Septimo Celebrates 20Years with New Cigar
In celebration of its 20th anniversary, El Septimo announced its Doble Gran Reserva cigar, which will debut at the 2025 PCA Show.

Switzerland Continues Tobacco Advertising Debate
The Swiss government is closing in on details of its tobacco advertising ban pertaining to print media, events, and sponsorships.

Virginia Tobacco Begins Trading in Philippines
Growers who planted early in the Philippines have already started bringing flue-cured Virginia tobacco buying stations.

Meeting Held to Tackle Illicit Cigarettes in Western Balkans
A high-level meeting to discuss measures to combat the illicit trade of tobacco products in the Western Balkans was held in Montenegro this week.

FDA Says it Prevented 444,000 Youth from Using E-Cigs Last Year
An FDA study says its youth e-cigarette prevention campaign prevented 444,252 American youth from starting to use e-cigarettes.

Ibis Luis Leaving Plasencia Cigars
Plasencia Cigars announced that Ibis Luis would be leaving the company after six years as its sales and marketing specialist.

Dutch Propose Raising Nicotine Purchasing Age to 21
The minimum age for purchasing cigarettes, vapes, and other nicotine products in the Netherlands could increase from 18 to 21.

Cresco Labs Shows Record Cash Flow in FY24
Cresco Labs announced $724 million in revenue, $364 million in gross profit, and record cash flow in its FY24 report.

Study: Menthol Cigarettes Linked to Higher Death Risk
A recent study says menthol cigarette smokers had a higher risk of dying from any health cause compared to non-menthol cigarette smokers.

North Dakota Rejects Tobacco Tax Increase
The North Dakota House rejected a bill that would raise taxes on nicotine products with the funds earmarked for a tobacco distribution fund.

RLX to Release Financials Tomorrow
RLX Technology will release its fourth quarter and FY24 financial results on Friday, March 14, 2025.