
Sudhanshu Patwardhan is a medical doctor, nicotine expert and health tech entrepreneur from India, based in the U.K. He works on projects around the world to reduce harm from tobacco, especially among the most disadvantaged tobacco user populations.

N.Y. Lawmakers Want to Ban Zyn for its Flavors
New York lawmakers have introduced a bill that would ban flavored oral nicotine pouches such as Zyn, which recently received FDA approval.

Markets Stand Behind Tobacco
Seeking Alpha said the prices of tobacco and smoking products in the U.S. rose 6.8% in January, slightly above expectations.

JT Again Recognized for Corporate Sustainability
For the sixth year in a row, Japan Tobacco has been recognized for its leadership in corporate sustainability by the global environmental non-profit organization CDP.

Fast-Dissolving Nicotine Strip Makes First Cut for Grant
CTT Pharmaceuticals said it advanced past the initial round in its application for a National NSF grant for its patented fast-dissolving nicotine strips.

Report: BAT Kenya Has $28 Million Tax Discrepancy
Industry reporters claim to have found a $93 million discrepancy in revenue reported by British American Tobacco Kenya for 2017 and 2018.

Tanzanian Tobacco Growing
Tanzania’s tobacco crop topped $517.1 million in 2024 and is expected to reach $764.8 million by 2029.