Tobacco Industry Newswire

Dhaka WASA Moves to Ensure Tobacco-Free Workplace

DHAKA, Sept 30, 2026: Dhaka WASA has pledged to ensure a smoke- and tobacco-free environment across all its offices, with emphasis on implementing relevant provisions of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) Act, 2005, as amended in 2026. A K A …

Chewing tobacco linked to 251,000 deaths globally in 2023: Study

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi New Delhi, Oct 1: Chewing tobacco use contributed to an estimated 251,000 deaths worldwide in 2023, with the health burden overwhelmingly concentrated in South Asia, according to a new study by the Institute for Health …

TIMB moves to link tobacco licences to ESG compliance

  Theseus Mauruki Shambare THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is moving to make environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance a prerequisite for the annual licensing of tobacco contractors and merchants as the regulator tightens …

Hambantota women stage awareness protest in Colombo for Tobacco-Free Generation

  Over 300 women and mothers assembled outside the Presidential Secretariat last week  demanding immediate Government action for the introduction and implementation of the proposed ‘Tobacco-Free Generation’ (TFG) policy in the country. Organised by the …

A Leigh shopkeeper faces a bill of many thousands of pounds for flogging dodgy tobacco products

The owner of a shops in Leigh town centre has been hit with a huge court bill after admitting to selling dodgy tobacco products. Hiddayat Ahmad, 37, of Bradshawgate, Leigh, pleaded guilty to a string of charges concerning the sale of tobacco without the …

Youths charged over aggravated tobacco thefts in Invercargill

Five youths have been charged in relation to a string of aggravated robberies in Invercargill. Police on Thursday cited three recent instances in which offenders entered commercial premises in the city, targeting tobacco products, cash and confectionery …

Brussels tightens its offensive against legal tobacco as illicit trade grows

Just 25km from Brussels, an apparently ordinary industrial warehouse was producing up to 1.3 million counterfeit cigarettes a day. While the European institutions tighten taxes and regulations on legal companies in the sector, a parallel industry is …

Off-licence to face town hall hearing over 'laughing gas and illicit tobacco' claims

Tia's Wines, on Blackburn Road, Astley Bridge, was handed a three-month closure order in September in a coordinated act between Bolton Council and Greater Manchester Police. Rose Wine (Bolton) Ltd, which trades as Tia's Wines, is now set to be …

Board revokes tobacco fine for Peabody convenience stores

PEABODY — The Board of Health has revoked all fines and violations issued over the summer to local convenience store owners who sold a tobacco product that falls under the state’s flavored tobacco ban. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read …

Government Seeks Higher Age Limits For Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis And Gambling

Attorney General John Jeremie SC says the Government’s proposed legislation is aimed at protecting young adults from the harmful effects of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis and gambling. Piloting the Miscellaneous Provisions (Alcohol, Cannabis, Dangerous Drugs, …

Illegal tobacco, drugs see surge as anonymous reports fuel information

Tobacco-Cessation Treatment for Global Impact

NSW new eight retailers closed in targeted tobacco and vaping blitz in Hunter New England

Eight retailers in Tamworth and Gunnedah have been shut for 90 days during a targeted operation to disrupt the supply of illicit tobacco and vapes in the region. Six retailers were closed on Tuesday this week in Tamworth including 5 in Peel Street and 1 in …

Chewing tobacco killed 250,000 people in one year, study shows

Chewing tobacco killed around a quarter of a million people in 2023, with use of the product remaining stubbornly high, according to research. The smokeless tobacco is particularly popular in south Asia that is placed between the cheek and lower gum. It is …

New Virginia tobacco retailer permit deadline arrives amid application backlog

RADFORD, Va. (WDBJ) - Oct. 1 is the deadline for Virginia tobacco retailers to obtain a newly-required permit to sell tobacco products, but backups in the approval process are creating uncertainty for some store owners. The permit stems from a law passed …

Delays Seen Ahead of Tobacco Retailer Permit Deadline

Kentucky tobacco tradition faces uncertain future; Trigg County farmer wonders if he'll be the last

CLARK COUNTY – Kenneth Anderson’s father taught him what to look for in high-quality tobacco, cured for weeks in the rafters of a Clark County barn. How to “grade” or rate the quality of the different parts of the plant, looking for slight variations of …

Mundhe team raids locked Kalyan flats, finds 5 boxes of banned tobacco products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra has seized a large stock of banned gutkha, flavoured tobacco and pan masala from two flats in a residential building in Bhiwandi’s Samarubaug area. The action was carried out by an FDA team in …

District locations raided for illegal tobacco

News Patrols to protect hooded plovers Beachgoers who disturb a hooded plover or its nest could face a $10,000 fine as Operation Save our Hoodies returns to south-west beaches. September 30, 2026 Ashleigh Wyss

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 …