Tobacco Industry Newswire

Eric Crampton: Heated tobacco excise - some heet, and some light too

Nobody is quite sure how much worse it is than a standard cigarette. Anywhere from 20% to 70% seems plausible. It would be hard to tell until people start getting sick The American Food and Drug Administration warns it significantly increases the …

Illicit tobacco seized in Craigieburn

A Craigieburn man has been arrested after police seized almost 200,000 illicit cigarettes and 255kilograms of looseleaf tobacco as part of a targeted investigation into an organised crime syndicate involved in the sale and distribution of illicit tobacco. …

Companies accused of attracting youths, children to tobacco

Anti-tobacco activists at a rally in the capital on Wednesday alleged that many children, adolescents and youth in the country are being addicted to tobacco use due to tactful activities and propaganda by the tobacco companies. The companies target the …

Police crack down as tobacco wars spread into South Australia

Illegal tobacco and vapes have become big business for major crime syndicates in Australia. The battle over the black-market trade has been raging in the eastern states in recent years and has now jumped the border into South Australia. State authorities …

Asian Trader Awards: Suresh Arulanantham bags Tobacco Retailer Award

Suresh Arulanantham, who runs the MyCostcutter store in Rye, East Sussex, has won the Tobacco Retailer Award, supported by JTI, at the 2024 Asian Trader Awards ceremony held on 5 November at London's Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel. Arulanantham …

EU Tobacco Strategy Failing: Critics

According to Smoke Free Sweden, Missing The Target uncovers fundamental flaws in the EU’s approach to achieving its goal of a 5 percent smoking rate by 2040. The 5 percent rate is the internationally recognized benchmark for “smoke free” status. At its …

Kyrgyzstan increases tobacco imports by 32% in January-August

AKIPRESS.COM - Kyrgyzstan increased tobacco imports by 32% in 8 months of 2024, according to the National Statistics Committee. The country imported 1.9 million tobacco products in January-August, which is 18.1% more than last year, when 1.6 million were …

Tobacco Road To Be Resurfaced And Improved In Hillsborough County

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A major improvement project is coming to Tobacco Road in northern Hillsborough County. Funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Program, this project will resurface and enhance over 1.5 miles of roadway between Hutchison Road …

Tobacco Stocks Rally on Trump Victory

Tobacco stocks rose in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election, reports The Wall Street Journal.   BAT stocks were up 4 percent this morning; its Reynolds American subsidiary was a large donor to the Make America Great Again …

New pouch size for Golden Virginia Original roll-your-own tobacco

As well as the established 30g and 50g sizes, Golden Virginia Original will now also be available in a 40g pouch, on sale with an RRP of £33.70. JTI says the move is a response to continued price inflation and pressures on the cost of living, “with …

Manufacturer Of Banned Tobacco Product Which Is 'Food' Can Be Prosecuted Under Food Safety And Standards Act: Madras ...

The Madras High Court recently upheld the power of the Food Safety Officer to proceed with investigation for sale of banned tobacco products observing that tobacco, with or without any additive was a food product under Section 3(j) of the Food Safety and …

Imperial Brands launches pouch size packs for Golden Virginia Original hand-rolling tobacco

Imperial Brands has announced a new pouch size for its best-selling premium Golden Virginia Original hand-rolling tobacco. As well as the established 30g and 50g sizes, Golden Virginia Original will now for the first time also be available in a 40g pouch, …

Students attend event to tackle dangers of vaping, tobacco use

ALEXANDRIA — More than 40 students from Discovery Middle School, Ashby Public School, Brandon-Evansville High School, and West Central Area Secondary School gathered at Luther Crest Bible Camp in Alexandria in October for a day dedicated to youth …

Duo arrested for possession of banned tobacco products worth ₹3 lakh in Tiruchi

:  Tiruchi city police seized about 350 kg of banned tobacco products worth ₹3 lakh from a house on Babu Road in Tiruchi on Tuesday and arrested two persons.  Acting on a tip-off, the police arrived at the house of L. Revaram, 30 and B. Kajanaram, 34. When …

UK seeks evidence on standardised tobacco packaging

The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking evidence on standardised packaging for tobacco products.  The call for evidence focuses on all tobacco products, tobacco-related devices, cigarette papers, and herbal smoking products.  This …

More than £60,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Leeds

More than £60,000 of illegal tobacco and vapes seized in Leeds More than £60,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, hand-rolling tobacco and vapes have been seized in the Harehills area of Leeds, police said. Last month, retail premises in the area were visited …

British Museum Still Accepting Tobacco Money Amid Criticism of $65 M. BP Deal

On Tuesday, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill – intended to prevent British children from ever legally being able to smoke – started its journey through UK Parliament. If passed, it will give the country some of the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world. …

'Alarm' over vape and tobacco sales compliance testing results

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com  and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Almost half of retailers tested for tobacco and vape sales in Antrim and Newtownabbey did not comply with age restrictions, councillors have been told A report …

$800,000 illicit tobacco seized in Craigieburn and man arrested

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 …