Tobacco Industry Newswire

Hong Kong seizes 6 million illicit cigarettes, heated tobacco products

Hong Kong customs officers have seized more than 6 million suspected illicit cigarettes and heated tobacco products worth over HK$29 million in two separate operations, involving brands rarely seen in the city and mainland Chinese tourists bringing in …

Advocates rally in Lansing for Cancer Action Day, urge support to reduce tobacco use

LANSING, Mich. — Residents from across the state gathered in Lansing Wednesday in recognition of Cancer Action Day and in support of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's budget proposal to reduce tobacco use in Michigan. Advocates and cancer patients rallied at …

Tobacco war link to brutal gangland killing revealed in court as notorious clan member finally pays a price

A notorious crime family member closely associated with a gangland murder has admitted his role in Melbourne's illegal tobacco rackets.  Mohammed Haddara, 43, pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court to selling illegal vapes and …

Imperial Brands calls on retailers to urge local MPs over 'excessive' tobacco excise

In response to recent reports that rolling tobacco is now more valuable per gram than some precious metals such as silver, Imperial Brands is encouraging retailers to ask their local MP to rethink excessive levels of excise applied to tobacco products to …

Crackdown launched on tobacco smuggling racket with ‘Greek Mafia’ links

NEWS Police launched simultaneous operations in different parts of Greece on Thursday morning as part of a major crackdown on an organized crime racket that specializes in illegal tobacco products and is also believed to be connected to violence involving …

How tobacco and cannabis affect male fertility and genetic integrity

A new study reveals that both tobacco and cannabis use negatively affect sperm quality and DNA integrity—but cannabis may cause even greater damage. Could this be a hidden reproductive crisis? Study: Effects of marijuana and tobacco on male fertility and …

20 years of the WHO tobacco control treaty: How far is a smoke-free South Africa? 

by Dr Sharon Nyatsanza, Deputy Director, National Council Against Smoking This year marks the 20th anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) coming into force. This critical milestone in global health …

Selangor JKDM Seize vans Cabins, Liqour And Shisha Tobacco Worth Over RM7 Mln

KLANG, March 6 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) Central Zone II (Selangor) seized van cabins, liquor and shisha tobacco worth over RM7 million in separate operations at North and West Ports here in January. JKDM Central Zone …

Retailers call for urgent reform on tobacco excise policy

Facebook LinkedIn Retailers have renewed calls for the Federal Government to overhaul its tobacco excise policy, warning that rising taxes are fuelling the illicit tobacco market and endangering business owners and staff. David Inall, Chief Executive …

CPA destroys 2,300 bags of chewing tobacco in Oman’s Buraimi Governorate

Arkansas lawmakers take action against tobacco, vapes, e-cigarette products

Lawmakers are continuing the fight to reduce tobacco use by imposing additional restrictions on consumers and manufacturers. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Lawmakers are turning up the heat on the tobacco and vaping industry.  Wednesday afternoon, Rep. Aaron …

Plan out future of tobacco, government told

75 EXPERTS want authorities to ramp up value addition in the key tobacco sector to boost Zimbabwe’s foreign currency earnings and to foster the golden leaf’s long-term prospects.Speaking to The Financial Gazette — the country’s number one business …

UP Assembly bans pan masala, tobacco; violators to be fined "

He asked officials to find the guilty legislator and make him pay for changing the carpet. Speaking in the House, Mahana said, "This morning, I was informed that an honorable legislator spat 'paan masala' in the legislative assembly hall.…

Cancer experts push for programs about tobacco dangers at State Capitol

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - Wednesday at the State Capitol, organizers spoke with lawmakers asking them to take action to reduce the toll of cancer on Michiganders. Organizers called on the state to invest more in programs to help people quit using tobacco …

‘Woefully underfunded’: Ohio receives ‘F’ for tobacco prevention funding

Ohio received several “F” grades in a report card by the American Lung Association due to underfunding support for tobacco prevention programs. Author: 10tv.com Published: 7:53 PM EST March 5, 2025 Updated: 5:12 PM EST March 5, 2025

Heed calls for tobacco industry reforms

13 AS ZIMBABWE ushers in another promising tobacco marketing season, the calls for structural reforms in the industry can no longer be ignored.With a projected harvest surpassing 280 million kilograms and foreign currency earnings expected to exceed US$1 …

Ohio gets an ‘F’ for tobacco prevention funding, flavored tobacco products

The association released the 23rd State of Tobacco Control report which evaluates tobacco control laws and policies among states and the federal government. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio received several “F” grades in a report card by the American Lung Association …

‘Tobacco sector on growth trajectory’

Mukudzei Chingwere, Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE’s tobacco industry is on a promising trajectory, the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Dr Anxious Masuka said yesterday. He emphasised the Government’s commitment to the …

Oregon lawmakers consider ban on flavored tobacco that officials say addicts children still in elementary school

A bill to make Oregon one of a small number of states that have banned the sale of flavored tobacco drew passionate support but also very personal objections during a public hearing this week. Proponents of the bill told a legislative committee that …

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 …