Reuters: Nicotine Pouches Emerge as Big Tobacco’s Key Growth Bet
Analysts cited consumer familiarity with inhaled products as a key barrier, while regulators are increasingly scrutinizing youth uptake, marketing, and strengths.
JT Marks Peace Brand’s 80th Anniversary
JT launched Peace in 1946 and is marking the anniversary with initiatives including the Masters Peace campaign and pop-up events.
Dominican Republic Creates Council to Protect Cigar GI
The council will oversee compliance with production standards from cultivation through manufacturing, packaging, and storage.
JTI Calls for ASEAN Action on Illicit Tobacco Trade
JTI is proposing a declaration for high-risk and sensitive goods, covering export integrity, customs cooperation, and intelligence sharing.
ALP Launches Limited-Edition Frontier Collection
ALP also plans marketing partnerships across outdoor, rodeo, combat sports, and athletic communities.
A Needed Course Correction on Tax Stamping—And a Blueprint for Other States
Stamping allowances have come under pressure—often viewed as a revenue opportunity rather than compensation for a mandated service.
Why Naturally Extracted Tobacco Never Scaled
Cured leaf can be macerated directly, extracting its flavor into the base rather than recreating that flavor from aroma compounds.
Pouch Strength Labels Lack a Common Unit, Index Finds
The index standardizes 30 brands to milligrams per single pouch, drawn from 357 products, with values from 1.5 mg to 50 mg.
Zimbabwe Eyes Tobacco SEZs to Boost Value Addition
Zimbabwe aims to increase tobacco industry revenue to as much as $7 billion by 2030, raise production to 500 million kg, and increase value addition to 30%.
Chemular Launches Child-Resistant Packaging for Nicotine Pouches
Safeguard uses a proprietary spring-based locking system designed to provide child resistance while maintaining adult usability.
Ispire Technology Names Przybyla President
Przybyla has served as Ispire’s chief legal officer and secretary since September 2023 and has more than 10 years of experience in nicotine and tobacco regulation.
Dubai Customs Seizes 70M Illicit Cigarettes Bound for Europe
The shipments contained 360,500 cartons, or nearly seven tons of tobacco, concealed in consignments declared as clothing.
Kuwait Tightens Tobacco and Nicotine Regs
All products must be registered, with manufacturers and suppliers required to disclose ingredients, concentration, country of origin, and batch information.
FDA’s Koplow to Address NATO’s Anniversary Event
Koplow is expected to discuss regulatory developments involving the CTP.
LT Group Hits Record Income on Banking, Tobacco Gains
Fortune Tobacco’s net income rose 13% to 98.6 million, supported by higher equity earnings from its 49.6%-owned associate PMFTC Inc.
FRE Launches Limited-Edition Platform
The products will be offered in 6mg and 12mg nicotine strengths and sold exclusively online, with additional flavors to be revealed as the series progresses.
UK Sets New Vape, Nicotine Rules for October
From Oct. 29, the UK’s minimum retail age of 18 will apply to all vaping and consumer nicotine products, including zero-nicotine vapes, nicotine pouches, strips, and pearls.
BAT Expands Technology Partnership with ITC Infotech
ITC Infotech will provide technology services to BAT in Poland, Romania, and India
Black Buffalo Ranks Among Fastest-Growing Private Companies
Chief Growth Officer Matthew Hanson said the company’s team “works relentlessly and responsibly” to continue the company’s growth.
Imperial Preparing Thousands of Job Cuts: Bloomberg
A spokesperson said the changes would “have an impact across our global market footprint” but did not disclose the number of positions affected.
Australia Launches Nationwide Illegal Tobacco Crackdown
The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates illicit tobacco, vapes and loose-leaf tobacco accounted for about 80% of tobacco and nicotine consumption in 2025.
Ireland Reviews Tobacco Affordability
Cigarette taxation has increased the price of a 20-pack by 24% since 2020, while average weekly earnings have risen 28%, potentially making tobacco more affordable.
Mixed Reactions as UK Wants Planning Controls on Vape Shops
The proposal has received qualified support from parts of the vaping industry, although concerns have been raised over its scope.
Denver Sues Tobacco Companies Over Litter
Denver alleges the companies have long known about the litter problem and are responsible for the resulting cleanup costs.
PM Korea to Launch VEEV E-Cigarette
Pre-sales begin Aug. 11 at IQOS flagship stores, with broader retail distribution from Aug. 26.