Tobacco Industry Newswire

Big Tobacco using organised crime boom to undermine public health

Big Tobacco is using the booming illicit market to relentlessly lobby government to undermine public health policies, writes Professor Christina Watts. CHRISTINA WATTS With the rise in illicit tobacco sales in Australia, tobacco control policy has become …

Stronger planning rules proposed in crackdown on illicit tobacco

Proposed amendment to require planning approval for convenience stores selling tobacco products Changes will make it harder for stores selling tobacco to open Public consultation open from Monday, 26 October until Friday, 4 December Part of Cook Labor …

Rajasthan ranks first nationally in tobacco cessation services

Principal Secretary, Medical and Health, Gayatri Rathore said more than 152,000 people received tobacco cessation treatment and counselling through dentists at the block level during 2026-27.Rajasthan has been selected for first place nationally in the …

Landlords could be jailed over illicit tobacco in SA crackdown

Landlords whose tenants are repeatedly caught selling illegal tobacco could themselves face jail time, as part of a crackdown on the illicit trade in South Australia that would also boost financial and other penalties. Under the proposed amendments to …

Four Nottinghamshire shops closed down after illegal tobacco worth £110,845 seized

£110,845 worth of illegal cigarettes, vapes and other tobacco products have been seized by Nottinghamshire County Council’s Trading Standards team during a series of raids across the stores. These included cigarettes and tobacco pouches with incorrect …

First suspected illicit tobacco stores in regional Victoria closed by police

The first stores suspected of selling illicit tobacco in country Victoria have been closed under new powers designed to curtail the sector.   Victoria Police's Viper Taskforce, alongside Tobacco Licensing Victoria, raided the stores yesterday, posting …

Lodi police find more than 1,000 flavored tobacco products during inspection

The Lodi Police Department found more than 1,000 flavored tobacco products during an Oct. 6 inspection of a tobacco retailer in the 200 block of West Lodi Avenue. The products, including tobacco pouches, flavored cigars, flavor-enhancing wraps and flavored …

Sizwe Dhlomo reacts as police raid Johannesburg tobacco tycoon linked to Feroz Khan

Sizwe Dhlomo reacted with intrigue after eNCA journalist Pule Letshwiti-Jones reported that police raided the property of a Johannesburg tobacco tycoon The unnamed businessman was reportedly a close associate of Feroz Khan and had his name surface at the …

Other Govts Must Match SA’s Proposed Laws On Illicit Tobacco

Public Health Association of Australia The country’s peak body for public health has welcome the South Australian Government’s tougher laws to counter illicit tobacco, saying it adds pressure on other jurisdictions to match it. “We’re really pleased to see …

“Architecture In Greece” At The Public Tobacco Factory

It all started when Panagiotis Pangalos, an ingenious and resourceful architect and professor at the University of West Attica (UNIWA), met with Speaker of the Hellenic Parliament Nikitas Kaklamanis. He told him about his long-term goal of creating a Greek …

Alabama launches youth tobacco-free initiative

The Alabama Department of Mental Health and state partners are launching a statewide initiative to help young Alabamians prevent and quit tobacco and nicotine use. The Tobacco-Free Recovery Action Plan will serve adolescents and young adults ages 13 to 24 …

A 'golden opportunity': push to revive Qld's tobacco industry builds momentum

Cook Government admits it won’t have second round of tough illicit tobacco laws ready until 2027

Tobacco barn a total loss after Christian County fire

PEMBROKE, Ky. – A fire in Christian County resulted in the total loss of a tobacco barn. According to the Pembroke Fire Department, units responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon. When units arrived, they located the tobacco barn fully involved. …

Fillmore County Discusses Proposed Modifications to its Tobacco Ordinance

At the October 6 county board meeting, Director of Public Health Jessica Erickson led a discussion on proposed modifications to the Tobacco Ordinance. Erickson, Brenda Pohlman, and Attorney Marla Stanton pointed out the proposed changes to the ordinance …

Mondelez latest employer hit with tobacco surcharge class action

Mondelez International has become the latest large US employer targeted in the accelerating wave of ERISA class actions challenging health plan tobacco surcharges, according to Bloomberg Law. The snack food giant, whose brands include Oreo, Ritz, and …

Tobacco in rural economy: More than cash crop

ROBERT MWALE Lusaka WHEN we talk about tobacco in Zambia, the conversation often centres on production volumes, prices, exports and the annual marketing season. While these aspects are important, they tell only part of the story. Tobacco is more than a …

Smokeless tobacco use outpaces smoking in Palamu: Mental health expert

PM vs. MO: Which Tobacco Dividend to Trust for the Next Decade

Both tobacco giants just raised their dividends and both stocks are up over 28% this year, but the one paying nearly twice the yield may actually be the riskier bet for retirees building income over the next decade. Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM | …

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 …