Tobacco Industry Newswire

Why the time to quit tobacco is now

With the cost of tobacco products increasing on July 1, many may see this moment as an ideal opportunity to consider quitting tobacco. Whether motivated by health, financial goals, or the desire for a fresh start, Hoosiers across the state are being …

France Implements Sweeping Public Smoking Ban in Cultural Shift Towards Tobacco-Free Future

70France has enacted its most extensive smoking restrictions to date, banning smoking in outdoor public spaces such as beaches, parks, and bus shelters from Sunday, 29 June 2025. The move, outlined in a decree published in the Official Journal on Saturday, …

Police investigating robbery of Burlington tobacco/vape shop

The robbery happened at the Tobacco and Vape at 550 Huffman Mill Road in Burlington. BURLINGTON, N.C. — Police are investigating after a tobacco/vape store was robbed by a masked individual on Monday. According to the Burlington Police Department, …

Global Tobacco Control Efforts Protect up to 6.1 Billion People

Economy & Trade, Global, Headlines, Health, TerraViva United Nations, Women's Health Over 7 million people die from smoking-related deaths every year. The World Health Organization’s protocols to control and reduce tobacco have been adopted in at …

GST reform and unfinished business in tobacco control

As India marks eight years since the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on July 1, 2017, it is worth reflecting on this landmark reform. GST replaced a multiplicity of indirect taxes such as Value Added Tax (VAT), excise duties, and service …

Tobacco Farm Life Museum reopening

KENLY — A museum with deep roots in North Carolina’s farm culture is reopening with fresh support from the state and some new stories to tell. The Tobacco Farm Life Museum, now under the wing of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, will …

Tobacco store to open in Timberville

TIMBERVILLE — A smoke shop will be coming to town soon. At Timberville’s June town council meeting, the members voted 4-1 to approve a tobacco and vape shop in the Food Lion shopping center at 14056 Timber Way. Abdullah Fadel, 28, who will own the store, …

Cook Islands Cabinet approves significant increase in tobacco tax

Cook Islands Cabinet has approved a significant increase in tobacco tax, aiming to reduce smoking rates and combat non-communicable diseases. The Cabinet has recently approved the initiative set by Ministry of Health to increase the tobacco tax by NZ$125. …

Danville's historic tobacco warehouse faces demolition despite opposition

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A significant piece of Danville's history is set to disappear as a 19th-century tobacco warehouse in the River District is being demolished, despite opposition. The warehouse at 601 Lynn Street, a part of Danville's story …

Nova Scotia man charged after unstamped tobacco products seized

Troy Deveau, 48, of Bangor, N.S., faces several charges, including the selling of tobacco products and raw leaf tobacco (Criminal Code), unlawful possession of unstamped tobacco products (Excise Act), possession of tobacco on which tax had not been paid …

Triad officers investigating robbery at Tobacco and Vape

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Which EU country pays the most and the least for food, drinks and tobacco?

Published on 30/06/2025 - 16:41 GMT+2•Updated 16:50 Luxembourg was the most expensive EU country for food, while Finland was the most expensive country for alcoholic drinks, according to the latest Eurostat figures. Food represents, on average, 16% …

With new tobacco rules, Greece wants to stop parents from sending children to buy cigarettes

Published on 30/06/2025 - 13:23 GMT+2 Greece is tightening rules around the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to children, according to health minister Adonis Georgiades. From now on, the sale of tobacco products to minors will carry criminal …

Gas tax, tobacco and vape taxes among those going up July 1

Several new Illinois laws and tax increases take effect on July 1, 2025, including new rules for single-use plastics, a tipped minimum wage increase, and taxes on sports bets, vaping and gas. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.

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Tobacco harm reduction must have 'a balanced and informative approach'

“This is not a nanny state type thing that we’re trying to foist on people. This is what people want and what people need. People who know that they could get HIV are happy to use a condom. People who inject drugs are happy to use a clean needle. And …

Proposed Federal Cuts Could Threaten New York’s Tobacco Quitline

Central New Yorkers and others across the country trying to quit smoking may have one less resource if federal funding cuts go through. About three million people have called New York State’s quitline since it began 25 years ago, and smoking rates are …

Strong voice: Hancock County has two students serving this year on tobacco prevention board

Blake Hurst of New Palestine High School will serve in the 2025-26 cohort of Statewide VOICE Youth Ambassadors. Hurst, a senior at NPHS, will be returning for his third year. INDIANAPOLIS — Two Hancock County students were selected to serve as ambassadors …

Tobacco Taxes Going Up Tomorrow

A tax hike on cigarettes goes into effect in Indiana tomorrow. The cost of a pack of cigarettes will go up by a dollar. This comes as the result of state lawmakers approving an increase on taxes for tobacco products. The tax is expected to bring in an …

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 …