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  • AIR to Open Manufacturing Facility in Romania

    AIR to Open Manufacturing Facility in Romania

    AIR Limited announced plans to build a new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Romania, with operations expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027. The site, located near Bucharest, is projected to produce more than 4,000 tons of flavored shisha molasses annually and create over 150 jobs, expanding the company’s production capacity and supply chain flexibility amid global uncertainty.

    The investment supports AIR’s broader growth strategy as it strengthens its position in the global shisha and inhalation products market, where it reported approximately $400 million in revenue in 2025. The expansion comes ahead of the company’s planned public listing on Nasdaq, expected in 2026, and reflects continued demand growth across key Western markets, including the U.S. and Europe.

  • JTI Adding €300M Factory in Romania

    JTI Adding €300M Factory in Romania

    Japan Tobacco International announced a €300 million investment to build a new, state-of-the-art factory in Ștefăneștii de Jos, marking its next step after more than 30 years of operations in Romania. In a LinkedIn post, JTI said the facility will add nearly 70,000 square meters of production space and feature advanced equipment, 100% renewable energy operations, expanded waste management, and a dedicated water treatment system, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to sustainable manufacturing in the country.

  • Vanuatu MP Plans First Cigarette Factory, Pushes Tobacco as Export Crop

    Vanuatu MP Plans First Cigarette Factory, Pushes Tobacco as Export Crop

    Vanuatu’s MP Jesse Luo is driving plans to establish the nation’s first cigarette factory under his company Golden Leaf, positioning tobacco as a high-value commercial crop for export. After years of trials, Luo said tobacco has proven viable in Vanuatu, with one hectare yielding up to VT100,000 ($833) for farmers in just three and a half months. Golden Leaf will distribute free seeds and technical support, purchasing harvested leaves for processing.

    The factory is slated to open in late 2025 or early 2026, with 99% of output targeted for overseas markets. Samples sent to Singapore for testing have received positive early feedback on quality and storage potential, according to officials. Luo said the initiative aims to reduce reliance on seasonal work abroad by strengthening domestic agriculture.

    “Agriculture is our foundation, and tobacco farming can be one of the industries that helps us move forward,” he said.