Tobacco Industry Newswire

Aurora’s New City Council Faces Questions About Police, Flavored Tobacco in 2026

Aurora residents aren’t as ruthless as they seemed a month ago, but being a city councilmember still comes with pressure. At the November 17 Aurora City Council meeting, residents got their last licks in against outgoing conservatives who had just lost …

State honors Putnam health department for tobacco-free initiative

The commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Health came to Cookeville Wednesday to recognize the Putnam County Health Department for their efforts to keep kids nicotine-free. John Dunn said the department has been selected as a Silver Award recipient …

San Jose extends ban on new tobacco retailers until November 2027

SAN JOSE — In an effort to curb the growing number of smoke shops that have populated throughout the city — especially on the East Side — the San Jose City Council is extending its moratorium on new tobacco retailers through November 2027. The temporary …

As Students Return to School from Winter Break, Study Up On Tobacco Prevention

By Lacoadia Burkes, Acting Bureau Chief, Tobacco Free Florida   (NAPSI)—As Florida students sharpen their pencils and pack their backpacks to kickstart a new year and spring semester I’m asking the adults in their lives to prepare for something equally …

Crackdown boosted on tobacco offences

Tobacco-related offences are set to face tougher legal action as the Tobacco Control and Enforcement Unit steps up efforts to strengthen prosecution and close enforcement gaps. A five-day prosecution training programme has been launched with support from …

Four stores in Wiggins accused of selling tobacco/vape products to people under 21

WIGGINS, Miss. (WXXV)-Wiggins Police say four stores in the city have recently sold tobacco and vape products to people under the age of 21, leading to charges for employees at those stores. The stores include the Keith’s Superstore on Magnolia Drive, …

At the WHO and in the EU, the fight against tobacco is being reshaped.

These are two major events in the international fight against tobacco. COP11 and MOP4 served as a reminder of a long-standing reality: the constant presence of tobacco interests in international discussions. But this edition primarily marked a shift in the …

Oral bacteria may help reduce nicotine dependence among smokeless tobacco users: PGI study

A research by PGIMER professor has found that prolonged use of smokeless tobacco may trigger specific changes in the mouth’s bacterial ecosystem, leading to the growth of microbes capable of breaking down nicotine, a finding that could open new …

The Big Tobacco playbook comes for your Oreos

Stop sign collision in Biggar leads to unstamped tobacco arrest in Unity

A total of 37 occurrences were brought to the attention of Biggar RCMP over the past week. One of those cases started in Biggar, before wrapping up with an arrest in Unity. "A (vehicle) from Alberta ran over the stop sign at the entrance to the Esso …

£400,000 worth of illegal tobacco seized in Staffordshire this year

Illicit cigarettes and tobacco worth nearly £400,000 have been taken off sale in Staffordshire this year, the county council said. According to figures released by Staffordshire County Council on Monday, Tranding Standards officers removed or brought into …

Tobacco tax take to dwindle to almost nothing

Australia could collect negligible amounts of tax from the tobacco excise in coming years because the once-lucrative revenue stream has been choked off by illegal tobacco, a former Australian Border Force officer says. The mid-year budget update on …

Gujarat bans rolling paper: Govt bans sale of tobacco rolling paper, cones over ‘health’ concerns

Gujarat govt bans rolling paper: In a significant step to crack down on drug abuse among youngsters, the Gujarat Home Department on Tuesday announced a complete ban on the storage, distribution and sale of rolling paper and pre-rolled cones – widely used …

The Problem With Comparing Big Food to Big Tobacco

Without fail, any corporation accused of conspiring against public health will be compared to Big Tobacco. When oil companies downplayed the threat of climate change, they were allegedly following in the footsteps of cigarette manufacturers. The NFL’s …

EU states seek tighter limits on cross-border tobacco and alcohol shopping

Several European countries have suggested amending EU legislation governing trade within the single market, introducing new limits on the amount of tobacco products individuals may import, Euractiv has learned. Denmark, current holder of the EU’s Council …

Jim Chalmers won’t back down on tobacco excise stance as Labor’s economic management goes up in smoke

Expert calls for science-led approach to tobacco harm reduction in adult smokers

British American Tobacco (BAT) West & Central Africa has reiterated the importance of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) as a pragmatic, science-based public health strategy in helping adult smokers transition to reduced-risk alternatives. Speaking through a …

Budget takes $8.2b hit thanks to black market tobacco

Budget takes $8.2b hit thanks to black market tobacco

"In taking this challenge very seriously, we understand that we will need to do more," he said, mentioning discussions with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke and others on future steps and foreshadowing talks with the states and territories.

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 …