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Published on 10:29 GMT

The push to turn Big Food into the new Big Tobacco

So you’re a bear in the forest, and you’re hungry. When you trundle toward a raspberry bush and get your first taste of ripe, sweet fruit, dopamine floods your brain, pleasure as a form of instruction: More of this. Faithful to your body’s signals, you’ll …

Source: STAT - Massachusetts - Neutral
Published on 12:59 GMT

Health groups urge Michigan lawmakers to act on tobacco policy

As Michigan lawmakers begin the 2026 legislative session, cancer prevention advocates are urging the state to take stronger action against tobacco use, noting nearly a third of cancer deaths in Michigan are caused by smoking. Molly Medenblik, government …

Source: WXPR - Wisconsin - Public Broadcaster
Published on 16:07 GMT

Winter sports injuries, Supreme Court livestream, Michigan tobacco

Speed can be part of the fun of winter sports but that speed can put people at risk for injuries like concussions, the Wisconsin Supreme Court will livestream oral arguments before the court, cancer prevention advocates in Michigan are urging the state to …

Source: WXPR - Wisconsin - Public Broadcaster
Published on 05:53 GMT

Iowa’s governor calls for tobacco tax hike, new tax on vapes

Governor Kim Reynolds is proposing new taxes and tax hikes on smoking products that she says are a key factor in Iowa’s high rate of lung cancer. “National statistics say that 80% of lung cancer is caused by tobacco and when we’re looking at all the other …

Source: Radio Iowa - Neutral
Published on Feb 5, 2026

Wisconsin tobacco prevention efforts fall short, latest American Lung Association report says

LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – Wisconsin continues to lag in tobacco prevention efforts, according to the American Lung Association’s latest State of Tobacco Control report, which highlights ongoing funding challenges, policy debates and evolving concerns tied …

Source: WXOW - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Feb 5, 2026

Gov. Kim Reynolds proposes raising tobacco taxes amid high cancer rates

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds spoke at a news conference Feb. 5, 2026 alongside University of Iowa Public Health and state Department of Health and Human Services officials about initial findings in research into high cancer rates in Iowa. (Photo by Robin Opsahl…

Source: Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota - Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2026

Louisville Is Making It Easier To Smoke Cigars Indoors

Bourbon and tobacco are two products practically synonymous with Kentucky. Pairing them indoors within the state's borders, however, is surprisingly difficult. Forty-four cities and counties throughout the state have implemented comprehensive indoor …

Source: Reason Magazine - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 5, 2026

Gov. Reynolds pitches tobacco tax hike with cancer study underway

Feb. 5, 2026, 4:50 p.m. CT Gov. Kim Reynolds is proposing hiking Iowa's tax on cigarettes and tobacco as public health officials map which of Iowa's 99 counties have the most cancer cases and study root causes for Iowa's sky-high cancer rates. …

Source: Des Moines Register - Iowa - Pending
Published on Feb 5, 2026

Indiana Hospital, Mangaluru to offer free head, neck screening on World Cancer Day

Media Release Mangaluru, Feb 5: On account of World Cancer Day (February 4) Indiana Hospital & Heart Institute, Mangaluru is offering free head and neck screening for cancer from February 4 to February 10 between 10.00 am and 1.00 pm. Further blood and …

Source: Daijiworld News - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 5, 2026

What decades of tobacco regulation can teach us about ultra-processed food, new study finds

Published on 05/02/2026 - 7:00 GMT+1 Ultra-processed foods, like tobacco, are engineered to heighten reward, drive compulsive consumption, and potentially create addiction, and should therefore be regulated as such, a new study suggests. …

Source: Euronews - Neutral
Published on Feb 5, 2026

Michigan lawmakers urged to take more action to prevent tobacco use

As Michigan lawmakers begin the 2026 legislative session, cancer prevention advocates are urging the state to take stronger action against tobacco use, noting that nearly a third of cancer deaths in Michigan are caused by smoking. Molly Medenblik with the …

Source: WSJM - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Feb 4, 2026

Michigan Federal Court Rejects Trump Administration Efforts to Quash Michigan State Action on Climate

The federal trial court decision in United States v. State of Michigan represents a setback for the Trump Administration’s broader efforts to support “energy dominance.” It also marks an inflection point in the evolving landscape of federalism and energy …

Source: National Law Review - Neutral
Published on Feb 4, 2026

Ultra-processed foods engineered for addiction like tobacco, Harvard study finds

Food manufacturers used the tobacco industry's playbook to engineer addictive foods. Ultra-processed foods are intentionally designed to hit a "bliss point" and trigger compulsive use. Marketing tactics like "health washing" deceive …

Source: Natural News - Right-wing
Published on Feb 4, 2026

American Lung Association spokesperson breaks down state of tobacco use in Wisconsin

Nicotine use continues to be an issue among our youth in Wisconsin. Recent findings from the American Lung Association are shedding light on just how big of a problem this continues to be. CBS 58 was joined on Wednesday, Feb. 4, by Molly Collins, a …

Source: CBS 58 - Wisconsin - Pending
Published on Feb 4, 2026

Ohio Couple Sentenced for Arson in $2M Insurance Fraud Scheme

An Ohio couple have been sentenced for devising a scheme to collect more than $2 million dollars in insurance money by conspiring to set insured houses on fire, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Ohio announced this week. Lonnie White, 48, …

Source: Insurance Journal - Neutral
Published on Feb 4, 2026

Michigan man sentenced to 10 years federal prison for arson of commercial trucks

By Paula Wethington Paula Wethington Web Producer Paula Wethington is a digital producer at CBS Detroit. She previously held digital content roles at NEWSnet, Gannett/USA Today network and The Monroe News in Michigan. She is a graduate of the …

Source: CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan - Neutral
Published on Feb 4, 2026

Study calls ultra-processed foods as harmful as cigarettes

A recent study conducted by three leading American universities has warned that ultra-processed foods can be as harmful to health as cigarettes, calling for stringent regulations to curb their impact. The research indicates that these foods are …

Source: Samaa - Indeterminate
Published on Feb 4, 2026

Treat Ultra-Processed Foods Like Cigarettes, Not Nutrition, Study Warns

Is your favorite packaged food slowly becoming as poisonous as a cigarette? A study by top universities, including Harvard, has described ultra-processed foods as addictive, controlling the brain and compelling you to eat them again and again.  …

Source: Asianet Newsable - Center-right
Published on Feb 3, 2026

Processed foods should be regulated like tobacco – study

A study by researchers at three United States universities claims to have identified similarities between the addictive characteristics of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and cigarettes, and has recommended similar levels of regulation. According to the study …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 15:25 GMT

Tobacco Licenses Issued In 2023 Will Expire On June 30, 2026

Raleigh, N.C. To maintain the ability to receive, store, or possess non-excise-tax-paid products, taxpayers must renew their tobacco products license on or before June 30, 2026. To renew your tobacco license, taxpayers must: Submit a signed Form B-A-2R, …

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Published on February 3, 2026 - 14:40 GMT

Tobacco Licenses Issued In 2023 Will Expire On June 30, 2026

Raleigh, N.C. To maintain the ability to receive, store, or possess non-excise-tax-paid products, taxpayers must renew their tobacco products license on or before June 30, 2026. To renew your tobacco license, taxpayers must: Submit a signed Form B-A-2R, …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 14:32 GMT

Why Smart Capital is Ditching Sugar for Science

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USANewsGroup.com News Commentary – Money is moving fast. We are watching a structural realignment where capital migrates from sugary drinks to smarter delivery systems. The global nicotine …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 14:55 GMT

Alcohol-Free Drinks Face Tougher Rules than Alcohol itself, Despite Greater Transparency and Lower Risk

Alcohol Transparency Gap Exposed: Functional Drinks Face Tougher Rules Than Alcohol, Say Experts NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alcohol-Free and functional Alcohol-Free beverages, which are required to …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 16:06 GMT

DPH’s Highlights Importance of Heart Health During American Heart Month

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 5, 2026 COLUMBIA, S.C. — In observance of American Heart Month, the South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents that it is important to maintain good habits that build a strong, healthy heart. …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 13:48 GMT

The ECB Survey of Professional Forecasters - First quarter of 2026

In the ECB’s Survey of Professional Forecasters (SPF) for the first quarter of 2026, expectations for headline HICP inflation were unchanged from the previous round for 2026, 2027 and the longer term.[1] Expectations for core inflation, as measured by the …

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Published on February 6, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Specialty Cartons Market Trends and Companies 2026-2035

Ottawa, Feb. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global specialty cartons market hit USD 66.87 billion in 2025, with current forecasts pointing to USD 106.46 billion by 2035, according to Towards Packaging, a sister firm of Precedence Research. Request …

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Published on February 5, 2026 - 22:38 GMT

Alliance One North America of Wilson and Universal Leaf North America of Nashville named 2026 NCDA&CS Exporters of the ...

RALEIGH – Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler recognized Alliance One North America of Wilson and Universal Leaf North America of Nashville, NC as 2026 Exporters of the Year today at the annual Ag Development Forum. The forum is hosted by the N.C. …

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Published on December 7, 2016 - 17:55 GMT

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

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 14:10 GMT

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

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Published on December 6, 2016 - 09:24 GMT

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. …

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Published on November 16, 2016 - 15:46 GMT

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

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Published on October 25, 2016 - 07:22 GMT

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 …

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Published on October 18, 2016 - 11:29 GMT

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

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Published on October 14, 2016 - 07:33 GMT

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 …

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Published on October 11, 2016 - 14:19 GMT

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- …

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Published on September 29, 2016 - 07:15 GMT

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 …

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Published on September 23, 2016 - 14:01 GMT

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 …

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Published on September 22, 2016 - 19:30 GMT

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

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Published on September 16, 2016 - 10:04 GMT

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 …

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Published on September 14, 2016 - 08:35 GMT

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. …

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Published on September 6, 2016 - 12:45 GMT

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 …

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Published on July 19, 2016 - 11:18 GMT

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 …

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Published on July 12, 2016 - 13:55 GMT

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 …

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Published on July 11, 2016 - 02:16 GMT

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 …

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Published on June 8, 2016 - 10:02 GMT

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 …

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Published on June 3, 2016 - 04:56 GMT

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 …

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Published on May 27, 2016 - 11:37 GMT

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 …

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