Tobacco Industry Newswire

VAST-Ghana commends GRA recent seizures of illicit tobacco products

By Albert Allotey Accra, April 02, GNA – The Vison for Accelerated Development (VAST-Ghana) has commended the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Customs Division for their recent seizure of opioid drugs at the Tema Port. The products are valued at …

Parliamentary group calls for ‘polluter pays’ levy on Big Tobacco

A cross-party group of MPs has called for all political parties to back a bold, fully funded strategy to make smoking obsolete within 20 years. In a new report launched today, the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health has proposed ‘polluter …

House GOP budget guts DeWine’s anti-tobacco rules, cigarette tax hike

A man smokes a cigarette in Montevideo, Uruguay, Friday Nov. 19, 2010. Backed by governments and anti-tobacco campaigners, Uruguay is battling to defend its model anti-smoking policies from challenges by the world's second-largest tobacco company, …

President urges tobacco traders to find alternative bushiness

President on podcast series/Photo: President's Office President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has called on tobacco traders to cease selling tobacco products and transition to alternative businesses. He made these remarks in the second edition of the …

Smoking was already becoming 'cool' again. Then, Trump ousted the FDA's tobacco chief.

Smoking already seemed to be making a comeback in pop culture. Now, with President Donald Trump's administration gutting the FDA and CDC, will tobacco's grip on young people grow tighter? On Tuesday, dozens of staffers in the FDA's Center for …

Tobacco Ban: Those born after 2000 might be banned from smoking

Image of person smoking/ Photo: Google President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has shared his proposals for a generational tobacco ban aimed at keeping younger generations away from smoking. He discussed the initiative during the second episode of Rayyithunnaa Eku …

FDA Removes Top Expert on Vaping and Tobacco

Key Takeaways The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's top tobacco official has been placed on leave Dozens of FDA staff overseeing tobacco policy have also been dismissed Experts predict this will weaken oversight of vaping and tobacco products …

Tyler middle school warns against tobacco use

Posted/updated on: April 2, 2025 at 9:44 am TYLER – Our news partner, KETK, reports that a special event was held at Moore Middle School in Tyler on Tuesday to warn kids about the danger of using tobacco products. The event was held on Take Down …

FDA Removes Top Expert on Vaping and Tobacco

VIDEO: PMPML Bus Driver Stops At Pune University Chowk For Tobacco Break

Days after Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) stated that their drivers and conductors could face suspension for using mobile phones and consuming tobacco and pan masala while driving, a PMPML driver was spotted getting down from the civic …

Convenience Retail Chains Still Displaying Tobacco Products Despite April 1 Ban

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 — Convenience retail chain stores are still displaying tobacco and vape products despite a nationwide retail display ban that came into effect yesterday. At least two outlets – KK Mart and myNEWS.com at The Scott Garden SOHO here – …

Suit: Tobacco-use surcharge on Casey's health insurance is money grab

Casey’s General Stores are facing an employee lawsuit alleging discriminatory practices relating to a tobacco-use surcharge on health insurance. The suit claims Casey’s automatically levies a $35 surcharge on employees unless they provide a sworn affidavit …

Pres urge to tobacco traders to pursue other businesses

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, on Wednesday, appealed to tobacco traders to cease selling tobacco products and transition to alternative businesses.  He made the appeal while speaking at the second episode of the President’s Office’s podcast, ‘Rayyithunna …

Wrexham Council closes another illegal vape and tobacco shop

A city centre convenience store has been temporarily closed down for selling illegal vapes and tobacco. King Mini Market, on 7 Trinity Street – opposite the city’s bus station – is the latest premises to be closed by order of the court following action by …

Tobacco Free Day observed in Charleston Wednesday

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tobacco Free Day at the state capitol will be observed Wednesday, April 2, and the American Lung Association plans to bring 300 to 400 students from across the state. The students are part of a group called RAZE. Raze members said the …

NorCal Assemblymember Introduces Critical Flavored Tobacco Enforcement Legislation

Assemblymember Rogers (D-Santa Rosa), in partnership with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, is authoring AB 573 to improve enforcement of the …

CEO: Owensboro vital in PMI’s push for smoke-free future; company launches heated tobacco product in U.S.

With the quarter-billion-dollar expansion of Swedish Match nearly complete, its parent company Philip Morris International (PMI) is doubling down on Owensboro as its global flagship for Zyn production. But the company’s plans extend far beyond production …

BIR, BOC flagged over low conviction rates for tobacco smuggling

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian expressed alarm over the Bureau of Customs’ low conviction rate for tobacco smuggling cases, with only two out of 1,295 seizures reaching a court decision since 2018. In a Senate Committee on Ways and Means …

Illicit tobacco sales a drag on excise tax collections

Revenue service reports shortfall of R420m from this and other specific excise duties. The South African Revenue Service (Sars) says lower-than-expected collections were received from cigarettes compared to other excise products for the 2024 fiscal year.  …

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 …