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UPFs: The front-of-pack battle brewing in the snack aisle

A major shift in food regulation is coming. The Non-GMO Project has announced the introduction of a label for foods without ultra-processed ingredients. Meanwhile, the FDA has proposed mandating standardised front-of-pack (FOP) nutrition labelling that …

CVU students rally against Big Tobacco at Vermont Statehouse

Part of Champlain Valley School District’s Connecting Youth work includes youth empowerment and, last week, the students belonging to Our Voices Exposed represented the school district at the annual Vermont Youth Statehouse Rally, a statewide event …

Oakland rally calls for ban on menthol products

by Tabari Morris and Kevin Epps Oakland — Outside the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building, Carol McGruder, co-chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council (AATCLC), addressed a crowd with a powerful message: “We have a powerhouse of …

RFK’s Beef With Big Food (Transcript)

💡 Following is an unedited, automated transcript of the podcast episode that you can listen to here. Arjun Singh 0:03 Arjun from the levers, reader supported newsroom, this is lever time. I'm Arjun Singh, when Robert F Kennedy was nominated to be the …

Building a $3trn economy: the case for supporting legitimate businesses

As the Chief Operating Officer of British American Tobacco (BAT), I have the regular opportunity to engage with our team in Pakistan and am consistently impressed by the resilience, ambition, and determination of its people. BAT’s connection to Pakistan, …

Mativ Holdings: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — ALPHARETTA, Ga. (AP) — Mativ Holdings, Inc. (MATV) on Wednesday reported net income of $1.5 million in its fourth quarter. The Alpharetta, Georgia-based company said it had net income of 3 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non- …

ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS: Did Lord Redesdale, the Mitford sisters' father, have a connection to Northumberland's ...

QUESTION Did Lord Redesdale, the Mitford sisters’ father, have a connection to Northumberland’s Redesdale valley? When someone is ‘elevated to the peerage’, the specific title chosen is at the discretion of the monarch and is determined by factors such as …

Child poverty reduction targets set by Jacinda Ardern not met

While it has dropped from 16.5% in 2017/18, there has been no statistically significant change since June 2021, when the target was set. The second measure shows 1 in 6 (208,000 or 17.7%) lived in households with less than 50% of the baseline year’s …

Child Poverty Reduction Must Remain A Priority

The latest child poverty statistics show child poverty reduction must remain a priority for the Government. “Children should not be living in poverty, and the latest statistics are hugely concerning,” Labour child poverty reduction spokesperson Carmel …

Inside Cannabis’ $2 Billion Crash: MedMen’s Collapse Was ‘A Smoke And Mirrors Show,’ Says Ousted CEO In Upcoming Memoir

MedMen was once the hottest name in cannabis—a billion-dollar juggernaut that promised to redefine legal weed. It became so culturally significant that South Park parodied its sleek, corporate image, a sign that cannabis had truly gone mainstream. But just …

How curling in Canada evolved from recreational origins to become highly competitive sport

Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Curling Once upon a time, a day at the rink would be just an excuse to hang out with some buddies. Not anymore Cheryl Bernard, Kevin Martin and Paul Webster guide us though the evolution of curling from its humble beginning as …

Critical health initiatives come to the Statehouse

The American Heart Association (AHA) supports critical health initiatives in Indiana, focusing on the implementation of Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs), the establishment of a statewide stroke registry, and the increase of tobacco taxes. These …

Sri Lanka financial services drive services PMI in January

ECONOMYNEXT – The Colombo Stock Exchange closed down 0.7 percent on Wednesday, data on its site showed. The broader ASPI closed down 0.70 percent, or 119.77 points, at 17,074.02; while the more liquid S&P SL20 Index closed down 0.82 percent, or 42.24 …

Global Trade, Tariffs, AI Investments, Nicotine Pouches, and More

In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Dylan Lewis discuss: The Trump administration's plans for tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, and the de minimus exemption on imports below $800. How businesses like cross-border …

Why RFK Isn’t a Joke

Get your yucks out. Worm guy is funny. Worm guy is ridiculous. Ha ha ha ha ha therewasafuckingworminhisbrainorsohesays. Last week, the Senate actually confirmed Robert “The Worm” F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services. A vaccine skeptic …

University solicits student input on arms manufacturing investment policy

The University of Oxford’s Ethical Investment Representations Review Subcommittee (EIRRS) held its third student webinar on Monday as part of its ongoing review of the University’s investment policy, specifically regarding investments in the arms …

Nearly 40 fossil fuel companies shaping Canadian K-12 curriculums, report finds

Report found more than 50 oil and gas companies and industry groups influenced 34 educational institutions across Canada, who, in turn, provided education to K-12 students  A new attempt to measure corporate influence in Canada's public schools has …

Gamblers Are Worried They’re Becoming Addicts With Legalized Sports Betting

Gambling addiction is becoming a massive problem in the United States. Color me shocked. It’s the least bit of surprising news to come out as the ease and accessibility of legalized sports betting and gambling continue to accelerate.  Anyone of age can …

Opinion: Maine must raise the tax on tobacco products

As a physician, grandmother and Scarborough resident, I am urging Gov. Mills and the Maine Legislature to take bold, life-saving action by increasing the tax on all tobacco products. Maine has a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on public health …

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

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. (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. 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 …

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 …

Philip Morris International Comments on English Court’s Plain Packaging Decision

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 2016-- Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on an English Court’s decision to uphold the UK’s plain packaging regulations. In May 2015, PMI and other companies sought a …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of Presentation at Goldman Sachs Global Staples Forum

Philip Morris International Comments on Court of Justice of the European Union Judgment on the EU Tobacco Products ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 2016-- Philip Morris International (NYSE/Euronext Paris: PM) today comments on the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union following its legal review of the EU’s Tobacco Products Directive …

Philip Morris International Inc. to Host Webcast of 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) Reports 2016 First-Quarter Results; Increases, for Currency Only, 2016 Full-Year ...