Tobacco Industry Newswire

Seymour’s ‘light up’ message alarms tobacco researchers

Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour’s comments to a London audience calling smokers “fiscal heroes” – and declaring people should “light up” to save their government’s balance sheet – are reprehensible and make light of addiction, tobacco researchers say. …

Trump’s tax bill has become a battlefield for tobacco giants

Industries from finance to health care to clean energy are pouring millions of dollars into Washington to influence the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the legislative centerpiece of President Donald Trump’s second-term agenda. Programs or tax laws worth …

Unified drive launched vs tobacco hazards

A UNIFIED drive against the threats of cigarettes and vaping was launched at the Kamuning Bakery Café in Quezon City on Friday. Titled "Wag Magpaloko sa Vape at Sigarilyo!" (Don't Be Fooled by Vapes and Cigarettes!), the campaign aims to push …

Supreme Court Lets Big Tobacco Pick The Judges Hearing Their Cases

The Supreme Court made it easier for Big Tobacco companies to pick which judges hear their challenges to federal tobacco regulations on Friday in a 7-2 decision that will allow other companies affected by regulations to bring suit. The case emerged from a …

Court orders closure of Hyde shop over illegal tobacco

A HYDE town centre shop has been forced to close down after repeatedly selling illegal tobacco.  H Local Store on Market Street had been found to be selling illicit cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and e-cigarettes on numerous occasions. H Local Store on …

West Sussex: Hundreds of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes seized in Bognor

Officers seized hundreds of cigarettes, tobacco and vapes. A statement from Sussex Police read: “Officers seized hundreds of cigarettes, tobacco and vapes from a man preparing to sell the goods illegally on Sunday, 1 June in Bognor Town Centre. "The …

Taxes hiked on tobacco and cannabis to plug revenue gaps

(The Center Square) — Mainers will pay more for cigarettes, cannabis and streaming services under a supplemental state budget approved by the Democratic-led Legislature.  The $320 million plan, sent to Gov. Janet Mills' desk on Wednesday, seeks to plug …

Travers 'The Candyman' Beynon 'sued' by his Free Choice tobacco founder stepfather in $55 million legal battle - as ...

Notorious Gold Coast playboy Travers 'Candyman' Beynon is being sued by his stepfather Trevor in an explosive multimillion-dollar legal stoush. Trevor Beynon, 79, is the founder of the Free Choice tobacco store empire, and was married to Travers…

Four businesses cited for selling tobacco to minors as part of decoy operation in Shasta County

SHASTA COUNTY, Calif. - A recent operation targeting tobacco sales to underage buyers resulted in citations being issued for several businesses in Shasta County. According to the Shasta County Sheriff's Office, deputies teamed up with the Shasta County …

UTM leader Dr Kabambe calls for urgent reforms in tobacco pricing, exchange rate systems

LILONGWE-(MaraviPost)-The United Transformation Movement (UTM) President Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has urged the Malawian government to reform the country’s tobacco pricing mechanism and exchange rate system. According to Dr. Kabambe, the current system is …

Zimbabwe sets historic tobacco production record, eyes value-driven growth

MedAfrica Zimbabwe has reached an unprecedented milestone in its tobacco industry, surpassing its previous national production record with over 300 million kilogrammes of leaf tobacco sold since the marketing season began in March 2025. According to the …

Youth decoy operation leads to citations for illegal tobacco sales in Shasta County

NORTHSTATE, Calif. — On Wednesday Shasta County Sheriff's Deputies, together with the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), conducted a youth decoy operation targeting tobacco sales. The operation took place in the areas of the City of …

New store goes up in smoke as tobacco war spreads to the Riverina

Surfside Beach closes in on new regulations for tobacco and vape shop businesses

SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — The Town of Surfside Beach Planning Commission moved forward with new regulations governing the operation of cannabis dispensing businesses, smoke shops, and tobacco stores. Planning Commissioners have been debating the legal …

Montclair Tobacco Shop Employee Stabbed During Robbery, Police Report

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Lowndes BOC welcomes farmers, producer for tobacco tour

VALDOSTA – Lowndes County BOC Chairman Bill Slaughter had the pleasure of welcoming farmers and producers for tobacco tour. According to the Lowndes County Facebook page, Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Chairman Bill Slaughter had the pleasure of …

City Council should change tobacco retail license rules

Editor: My name is Amber Zulawski. Along with my husband, Tim, we are the proud owners of Quik Stop. I’ve worked at this location since 1997, and in 2024, we invested our life savings — and took on a significant loan — to purchase the business. Quik Stop …

Tobacco shop passes first test under new Mount Prospect policy; trustees concerned about Delta-8, Kratom

  92 Smoke & Vape, under new ownership, was granted a conditional use permit by the Mount Prospect village board. Steve Zalusky/szalusky@dailyherald.com Mount Prospect trustees this week approved a special use permit allowing a transfer of …

Police conducts traffic stop in Gander, contraband tobacco and controlled substance located

Two men were arrested by Gander RCMP at a traffic stop conducted in Gander on June 18. A passenger of the vehicle, 33-year-old Andrew Robert Hillier, was found in breach of court ordered conditions. He appears in court today. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on …

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share

Philip Morris International (PMI) Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend of $1.04 Per Share December 7, 2016

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI)

Massimo Ferragamo Elected to the Board of Directors of Philip Morris International (PMI) December 6, 2016

Philip Morris International (PMI) Announces Filing of Application for Its Electronically Heated Tobacco Product with the ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) on Dec. 5 submitted a Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) application for its electronically heated tobacco product with the U. …

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for ...

Philip Morris International Inc. Presents at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference; Revises, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast November 16, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Global Leader for Corporate Action on Climate Change for the Third Year ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 25, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (“PMI”) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today is recognized as a global leader in its action on climate change. For the third consecutive year, the company is on the CDP …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Third-Quarter Results; Reaffirms 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS Forecast October 18, 2016

Philip Morris International Recognized as Top Employer in Africa

Now certified as leading employer in 29 countries across the globe LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 14, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today was recognized for the first time as a Top Employer in …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Third-Quarter Results

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 third- …

Philip Morris International Inc. Hosts Investor Day; Revises for Currency, and Narrows, 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted ...

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 29, 2016-- Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc.’s (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) senior management reviews the company’s business outlook and long-term growth strategies at a two-day investor meeting starting …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Inaugurates Manufacturing Facility in Italy for Potentially Reduced-Risk Products*...

First manufacturing facility for large scale production of heated tobacco products Anticipated investment of approximately EUR 500 million for the facility and pre-existing pilot plant Up to 600 new jobs when fully operational Total initial annual capacity …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Investor Day September 22, 2016

Philip Morris International Welcomes Broad Interest for PMI IMPACT; New Global Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 15, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) announced today that the response to PMI IMPACT, its new global funding initiative for third party projects dedicated to fighting …

Philip Morris International Inc. Increases Dividend by 2% to an Annualized Rate of $4.16 Per Share

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 14, 2016-- Regulatory News: The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today increased the company’s regular quarterly dividend by 2% to an annualized rate of $4.16 per share. …

Philip Morris International Releases First “Update” on Their Scientific Research to Develop and Assess Potentially ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 6, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today releases the first Reduced-Risk Product (RRP) Scientific Update, a regular publication on its research efforts to develop and assess …

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 Second-Quarter Results; Revises 2016 Full-Year Reported Diluted EPS ...

Reflecting Currency-Neutral Growth of Approximately 10% to 12% vs. 2015 Adjusted Diluted EPS of $4.42 NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 19, 2016-- Regulatory News: 2016 Second-Quarter Reported diluted earnings per share of $1.15, down by $0.06 or 5.0% versus …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Second-Quarter Results

NEW YORK – July 12, 2016 – Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) will host a live audio webcast at www.pmi.com/webcasts on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. ET to discuss its 2016 second-quarter results, which will be issued …

Philip Morris International Comments on Tribunal’s Decision in Arbitration Between PMI and Uruguay

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 8, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the decision of an ICSID tribunal in the arbitration between PMI and Uruguay regarding two regulations that …

53 billion illegal cigarettes consumed in the European Union last year

New KPMG report for British American Tobacco, Imperial Tobacco, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International finds that governments lose up to EUR 11.3 billion in revenues Non-EU contraband and counterfeit increased to 88% LONDON--(BUSINESS …

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL INC. DECLARES REGULAR QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF $1.02 PER SHARE

NEW YORK, December 9, 2015 -- The Board of Directors of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE / Euronext Paris: PM) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.02 per common share, payable on January 8, 2016, to shareholders of record as of …

Philip Morris International Launches New Initiative to Fight Smuggling and Related Crimes; Pledges USD 100 Million to ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2016-- Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE /Euronext Paris: PM) announced today a major new initiative — “PMI IMPACT” — to help confront smuggling and related crimes. The centerpiece of PMI …