Philip Morris International (PMI), the tobacco and nicotine products manufacturer, has entered into a contract manufacturing arrangement for combustible cigarettes with Philip Morris USA, an operating company of fellow tobacco and nicotine company Altria, through its non-US affiliates. According to the company, the collaboration aims to leverage the respective combustible cigarette manufacturing capabilities and expertise of both organisations while PMI continues to focus on delivering a smoke-free future. First shipments under …
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Philip Morris International (PMI), the international tobacco and nicotine company has officially opened its $1.2 billion manufacturing campus in Aurora, Colorado. The 780,000-square-foot facility, located on a 148-acre site, represents PMI U.S. first greenfield manufacturing complex in the United States and began full commercial production in July 2026. Designed to expand domestic production capacity for Zyn nicotine pouches, the campus integrates production, packaging, warehousing, distribution and operations, supporting markets across …
Japan Tobacco Inc, the tobacco manufacturer has announced that its subsidiary JT Group signed an agreement on the 22nd July 2026 to acquire the trademarks and related intellectual property rights for the European Union and Switzerland of fine cut tobacco brands BREAK and Moro from Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S (STG) for €176 million (¥32.6 billion / $191 million). The transaction is expected to be completed within 2026, subject to receiving …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. The seventh edition of Vapexpo Spain, a prominent trade exhibition dedicated to electronic cigarettes and next-generation nicotine products, took place on the 20th and 21st June 2026 in Madrid, Spain. Reflecting the broader industry shift towards alternative nicotine delivery systems, the event incorporated “NXG” (New Generation) into its official framing to explicitly cover both vaping and new-generation alternatives. Gama …
Imperial Brands, the UK-headquartered tobacco giant, has announced the acquisition of Black Buffalo, a modern oral nicotine business based in the United States. The transaction involves an initial consideration of $150 million, with an additional deferred sum based on performance over three years and other criteria. Established in 2015, Black Buffalo manufactures tobacco alternative long cut and pouch products that emulate traditional moist smokeless tobacco without utilizing tobacco leaf or …
Tabaqueira, the largest Portuguese tobacco manufacturer, has been selected by its parent company, Philip Morris International (PMI), to house its new generative artificial intelligence (AI) factory, reinforcing the country’s role as a strategic hub for innovation and technology within the group. According to the company, the new AI operation will be based at Tabaqueira’s plant in Albarraque and will serve PMI’s global operations from Portugal. Directed by Tomi Virkki, head …
U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), an oral tobacco manufacturer and Altria subsidiary, has announced plans to transition its manufacturing operations from its Nashville (TN) plant to a new facility in Hopkinsville (KY). Production at the legacy 800,000 sq ft Nashville plant will wind down gradually and is expected to conclude in early 2028. The facility is primarily used as a finishing and packaging operation for brands including Copenhagen, Skoal, Red …
Gama and Yash Malpani, Business Director, Malpani Group The eleventh edition of The Vaper Expo UK took place from the 8th to the 10th of May 2026 in Birmingham, serving as a significant gathering for the nicotine and tobacco alternatives industry. The event featured hundreds of exhibiting companies, reflecting a substantial international presence. The three-day programme was divided into distinct segments, with the opening day dedicated exclusively to business-to-business interactions, …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your primary goals and expectations for the 2026 edition of InterTabac? Last year, we were delighted to welcome a record number of more than 800 international exhibitors for the second time in a row. Naturally, we aim to build on those figures in the future. It is these companies that make …
Read this Tradeshow Insight in the next issue of Gama News. The latest edition of the UK Food & Drink Shows took place at the NEC Birmingham from the 13th to 15th April 2026, comprising four distinct exhibitions: the Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and the Forecourt Show. This expansive gathering of more than 1,200 exhibitors and an anticipated 25,000 visitors featured a …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the global tobacco and nicotine manufacturer, has announced plans to close its cigar production plant in Dothan (AL). The move is expected to result in the loss of 54 jobs, according to reports in Nicotine Insider. Operations at the facility are slated to cease by mid-2026, marking the end of the company’s manufacturing presence in the region. In a statement reported by Yellowhammer News, a spokesperson …
Gama spoke to Jake Nixon, Event Director, ahead of the latest edition of World Vape Show Dubai. Read more Tradeshow Look Aheads in the next issue of Gama News. What are your overall expectations for the 2026 edition of World Vape Show Dubai? To ensure that WVS Dubai continues to serve as a platform for networking, learning, and generating business leads to spearhead the future of our industry on a …
Gama spoke to Angelika Bauer, Deputy Managing Director of Messe Dortmund, ahead of the latest edition of EVO NXT. What are your expectations for EVO NXT 2026? The concept of EVO NXT is driven by providing space for intensive exchange – for exhibiting companies and trade visitors alike. It is also built on the transfer and sharing of knowledge. Our goal has always been to make every participant leave with …
British American Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) has announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa, by the end of 2026, marking the end of the company’s local cigarette production after more than 50 years. The decision to wind down operations at the historic site, which employs approximately 230 people, is reportedly driven by the surge in the illicit cigarette trade. According to BATSA, illegal products now …
Japan Tobacco International (JTI), the global tobacco company, has announced plans to construct a new state-of-the-art factory in Stefanestii de Jos, Ilfov County, Romania, to replace its current manufacturing site in Bucharest, which the company claimed has reached its spatial limits. Construction work on the new facility is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks, with completion expected in 2027. JTI’s existing Romanian factory is one of the company’s key …
Gama with Altria Celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2025, Inter Tabac once again positioned Dortmund, Germany as the global hub for tobacco and nicotine innovation. Held from 18th to 20th September at Messe Dortmund and spanning nine pavilions, the event welcomed 14,500 visitors and around 800 exhibitors from 70 countries, making it the world’s largest trade fair for tobacco products and smoking accessories. Its sister show InterSupply ran in parallel, …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations for this latest edition of InterTabac? Following last year’s great success, we are looking forward to the 45th edition of InterTabac with great anticipation. The list of confirmed exhibitors already includes many exciting names that underscore the show’s role as THE platform for the international tobacco industry. In addition, …
31st May and 1st June this year saw Madrid’s Pabellon de Cristal play host to the sixth edition of Vapexpo Spain, as the event continued to solidify its position as Spain’s premier exhibition for the vaping sector. Read about VapExpo Spain in the next issue of Gama News. Vapexpo Spain 2025 catered to both B2B and B2C audiences, offering a platform for manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, health professionals and enthusiasts within …
Running for ten years, and advertised as Europe’s premier dedicated tradeshow for the e-cigarette category, The Vaper Expo UK 2025 returned to Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) this May for its latest outing. Overall, the expo attracted over 20,000 visitors and featured more than 500 brands across 300+ exhibitor stands, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and innovations set to shape the vaping industry in the year …
The 2025 UK Food & Drink Shows (Food & Drink Expo), held from 7th to 9th April at Birmingham’s NEC, once again offered industry professionals across the food, drink, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing sectors valuable insights into trends and innovations shaping the UK consumer goods sector. Gama and Bonny Bite In a bid to cater to the evolving needs of the market, this year’s edition of the co-located Farm Shop …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the leading tobacco firm, has announced a relaunch of its heated tobacco brand IQOS in the US, with an initial roll out in the state of Texas. The IQOS device will be sold for $60, and the tobacco sticks to go along with it at $8. The relaunch is part of PMI’s reported plans to capture a 10% share of US tobacco and heated tobacco unit volume by …
Gama spoke to Jake Nixon, Director of Portfolio, QBE, ahead of the latest edition of TABEXPO. What are your expectations for this year’s TABEXPO? We are excited to mark 30 years since TABEXPO inception. It is invaluable to have all industry stakeholders together to expand their business and enhance their branding. We are proud to be an exhibition that has historically and continuously facilitated exhibiting and promoting innovations. This …
Japan Tobacco (JT), the leading tobacco company, has announced it has completed the acquisition of Vector Group (VGR), the fourth largest tobacco company in the United States, after a tender offer initiated in August. Vector Group is a holding company for Liggett Group LLC, Vector Tobacco LLC and New Valley LLC. Founded in 1873, Liggett Group is the operating successor to Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company and has a brand portfolio that includes Eve, Grand Prix, Pyramid, …
Gama with Altria A record 800 exhibitors and 14,500 exhibitors packed the halls and corridors of the Messe Dortmund showgrounds in Germany across three days from 19th September, as Inter Tabac, the leading international trade event for the tobacco and nicotine industry, returned for its latest outing. Gama with Wonz Belying overall downward trends in conventional tobacco use, InterTabac embraced diversity with a greater range of product categories than ever …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the leading tobacco firm, has announced plans to invest $232 million to expand production capacity for Zyn nicotine pouches at its Owensboro facility in Kentucky, creating 450 direct and 410 indirect jobs. This investment will be made by PMI’s Swedish Match affiliates, following a $600 million investment in July to set up another nicotine pouch production facility in Aurora, Colorado. The Aurora facility and Kentucky expansion …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations for this edition of Inter Tabac? InterTabac is a real, long-lasting success story and over decades has established itself as a global platform for the tobacco industry. for the forthcoming 2024 edition, the signs are promising to say the least: despite challenging conditions, we have had a positive …
Some 100 exhibitors and around 5,000 exhibitors descended on Madrid’s Pabellon de Cristal at the beginning of June for the fifth outing of Vapexpo, Spain’s now-established annual event for the tobacco alternative industry. A sister event to Vapexpo France, Vapexpo Spain promotes itself as Spain’s premier event for national and international e-liquid and equipment manufacturers, “modders”, wholesalers, store managers and health professionals, attracting both trade visitors and the general public …
Mid-May saw Birmingham’s NEC once again become a focal point for the newest developments in consumer goods, as the latest edition of The Vaper Expo UK, a twice-yearly event for the global e-cigarette industry, took centre stage. Gama with Raul Singh, Director, Gold Mary A typically lively and colourful affair, The Vaper Expo UK welcomed as many as 300 exhibitors, as well as around 20,000 delegates, reflecting the now-established position …
Multinational tobacco and nicotine products manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the opening of a £30 million ($38 million) “state-of-the-art” innovation centre in Southampton, on the UK’s south coast, to accelerate development of smokeless products. In a press release, the firm said it was committed to investing £300 million ($384 million) yearly in the development of new non-combustible products with a view to becoming a “smokeless” business by 2035. …
Imiracle, the Hong Kong firm behind the leading Elf Bar e-cigarette brand, has announced it is foraying into the nicotine pouches category with the launch of the Tacja brand in the UK, Sweden and Switzerland. The range comes in eight flavours identified as either “mellow” or “frozen”, and in nicotine strengths of 20mg, 18mg and 12mg per gram, with flavour release reportedly lasting for up to half an hour. “Thanks …
Mid-September, and the attention of tobacco and nicotine businesses was once again drawn to the German city of Dortmund as the latest edition of InterTabac, the industry’s global flagship trade event, opened its doors for three days of networking, conferences and exhibitions. At 13,500, visitor numbers were said to be up on 2022, while exhibitor representation was also strong with 680 companies (representing 60 different countries) showcasing their latest concepts …
Gama spoke to Sabine Loos, Managing Director of Westfalenhallen Unternehmensgruppe, ahead of the latest edition of InterTabac. What are your expectations for this edition of Inter Tabac? I’m full of anticipation and very excited about InterTabac and InterSupply 2023. I’m particularly looking forward to the many new products that are traditionally presented at the show, and also to the many contacts and discussions with people in the industry. Overall, I’m …
ITG Brands, a subsidiary of global tobacco and nicotine business Imperial Brands, has announced the acquisition of a nicotine pouch range from Canadian manufacturer TJP Labs to aid its entry into the modern US oral market. In a statement, ITG Brands, which currently produces a range of cigarettes, cigars and vapour products, said it had acquired a 14-strong range that has performed well in consumer testing. Imperial Brands currently offers …
Multinational tobacco firm British American Tobacco has announced the opening of a new innovation hub in the Italian city of Trieste focusing on “new category” products such as e-cigarettes, novel oral nicotine and heated tobacco. In a press release, BAT said the hub would include laboratories, production offices, technical rooms, 12 production lines for new category products, a digital boutique and innovation lab, and was aligned with its efforts to …
Sunderstorm, the US consumer cannabis company, has announced the acquisition of Abide Brands, a Nevada-based e-cigarette specialist, for an undisclosed sum. Abide Brands is the maker of Bounti, which is is described as one of Nevada’s top-selling vape brands It focuses on “artisanal blends” which have reportedly quickly gained a loyal base of “discerning” consumers. Sunderstorm makes and sells edible products including Kanha, a brand of CBD gummies that is …
Scandinavian Tobacco Group, the leading tobacco firm, has announced the acquisition of XQS International, a maker of tobacco alternative products. The transaction value consists of an upfront payment as well as an earn-out agreement. Assuming all targets are met, the total purchase price will be about 150 million DKK ($22 million) and it will be fully financed by cash at hand and debt. In 2022, XQS International’s reported net sales were …
Altria, the multinational tobacco firm, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire e-cigarette company NJOY Holding for about $2.75 billion in cash. NJOY is described as a leading brand of pod-based e-vapour products with 33,000 retail stores in the US. Commenting on the deal, Altria CEO Billy Gifford said: “We believe we can responsibly accelerate U.S. adult smoker and competitive adult vaper adoption of NJOY ACE in ways that NJOY …
Philip Morris International (PMI), the leading tobacco firm, has announced it will be continuing its partnership with South Korean tobacco and nicotine manufacturer KT&G as the two companies look to “extend and deepen” their collaboration. The agreement, which covers 15 years, will allow PMI to continue commercialising innovative smoke-free devices and consumables on an exclusive worldwide basis (except South Korea), the company said. PMI CEO Jacek Olczak commented: “We have …
E-cigarette brand, known for its disposable vape devices, Geek Bar has made an investment of $146 million in a new production facility as part of its plans of growth in the UK. The facility will be built in the Zhuhai National Hi-Tech Industrial Development District in China’s Guangdong province, and according to sources, the assembly will be 90% automated “to provide the highest levels of precision and performance” and will …
Philip Morris International (PMI) has become the majority shareholder of the leading oral nicotine company Swedish Match. PMI has acquired 93 percent of the shares in Swedish Match and its portfolio of oral nicotine products in a move to accelerate its objective of a smoke-free future replacing cigarettes with science-based, better alternatives to smoking products. “We are delighted to have obtained over 90 percent ownership of Swedish Match, allowing us …
Multination tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced the launch of Bonds by Iqos, its latest heat-not-burn tobacco system to be used with specially designed tobacco sticks, Blends. The product offers an alternative to consumers who want to “replace cigarettes with innovative, science-based, smoke-free alternatives”. “Providing a range of alternatives to continued smoking—with a variety of taste, technology, usage, and price options—is imperative and helps us to address a …
Multinational tobacco manufacturer British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced a c.£48.2 million investment in Charlotte’s Web Holdings, a producer of hemp extract wellness products in the USA. “Our investment in Charlotte’s Web represents another step for BAT in our exploration beyond tobacco and nicotine, as we continue to build a strong foundation to deliver A Better Tomorrow,” said Kingsley Wheaton, Chief Growth Officer at BAT. Jacques Tortoroli, CEO of Charlotte’s …
Juul Labs has secured an investment from some of its early investors to keep the e-cigarette business operations avoiding the bankruptcy. Juul plans to lay off abut 400 people and reduce its operation budget by 30% to 40%. The company has been facing financial strains since the FDA banned Juul’s vaping products this year and then put the ban on hold pending further review. The uncertainty around the ban has …
Leading international tobacco company Japan Tobacco has announced a joint venture between the JT Group, through its subsidiary JTI, and the leading US tobacco firm Altria Group, through PM USA. According to the Japan Tobacco’s press release, the join venture was formed to market and commercialise heated tobacco sticks (HTS) products in the USA, using Ploom devices and Marlboro consumables. A long-term, non-binding global memorandum of understanding was signed to …
Philip Morris International (PMI) has reached an agreement with Altria Group (Altria) to end the companies’ commercial covering IQOS in the USA. From 30th April 2024, PMI will have full rights to sell IQOS in the USA. As part of the agreement, PMI will pay a total cash consideration of $2.7 billion. The agreement between the two companies for the commercialization of heat-not-burn products in the USA was established in …
Multinational tobacco company British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the acquisition of a non-controlling minority stake in Sanity Group. Founded in 2018, Sanity Group aims to improve quality life using cannabinoids. The investment will help the German company to expand and strengthen research and development activities. “Our goal is to leverage the full potential of the cannabis plant and to explore and harness the different cannabinoids – with the new …
Multinational tobacco firm Altria Group has announced that its subsidiary, UST LLC, has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Ste. Michelle Wine Estates to Sycamore Partners Management private equity firm for a price of approximately $1.2 billion. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest and among the largest premium wineries in the United States, farming more than 30,000 acres and distributing its wines …
Tobacco manufacturer Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced the acquisition of Fertin Pharma for DKK 5.1 billion (approximately USD 820 million). Fertin Pharma is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative pharmaceutical and well-being products, specializing in the research, development and production of gums, pouches, liquefiable tablets, and other solid oral systems for the delivery of active ingredients, including nicotine. The company has more than 850 employees in its facilities …
Tobacco enterprise Imperial Brands has announced the sale of its worldwide premium cigar business to investment consortia of individual investors for €1,225 million. This deal will include the sale of hand-rolled Cuban cigars brands Cohiba and Montecristo, as well as 50% stake Cuba’s official exporter Habanos. According to sources, this disposal reinforces the company’s focus on simplifying its business, allowing the company to pay its debt. Joint Interim Chief Executives …
Multinational tobacco firm Altria has announced it has paid $12.8 billion to acquire a 35% stake in e-cigarette company Juul. Announcing the purchase, Altria said the move would allow Juul the opportunity to reach adult smokers through prime retail shelf space, inserts in cigarette packs and an adult smoker database. It added that the service agreements would accelerate Juul’s mission to switch adult smokers to e-vapour products. Commenting on the …
Altria, the multinational tobacco firm, has diversified into the cannabis sector with the acqusition of a 45% equity stake in Cronos Group for an aggregate investment of approximately USD $1.8 billion. Altria said the deal would leave it better positioned should cannabis become federally permitted in the US. Cronos Group is a vertically integrated cannabis company that operates the Canadian licensed producers Peace Naturals Project and Original BC, with a portfolio of brands which …
Global cigarette manufacturer Japan Tobacco has announced that it is buying Mighty Corp, the number two cigarette company in the Philippines, for 46.8 billion PHP ($936 million). According to executive vice president of Japan Tobacco, Mutsuo Iwai, “This major acquisition in Southeast Asia adds to our recently announced full-scale entry into Indonesia, and will further enhance our business base in the region”. In August, Japan Tobacco announced that it would take a …
Global tobacco firm, Japan Tobacco has announced the acquisition of kretek cigarette company Karyadibya Mahardhika and its distributor for $677 million, in a deal that will see it buy 100% of the outstanding shares in the Indonesian firm. Japan Tobacco said the acquisition would “give the JT Group immediate scale and presence on a nationwide level in the Indonesian kretek market”. Indonesia is described as the world’s second largest tobacco …
BAT has announced the acquisition, through a subsidiary company, of the remaining 57.8% of Reynolds American Tobacco. The acquisition, which has been approved byh shareholders of both companies, is expected to be completed by the end of the month. On the day if completion, the company will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the existing trading symbol BTI. Nicandro Durante, BAT chief executive, commented: “We are delighted …
Philip Morris, the leading tobacco firm, has announced plans to construct a new facility in Germany for the manufacture of smoke-free cigarettes. The result of a €290 million ($323 million) investment, the new plant will manufacture the firm’s IQOS brand of tobacco steaks that “uses revolutionary technology that heats tobacco without burning it, giving you the true taste of tobacco with no smoke, no ash and less smell”. According to …
Japanese cigarette manufacturing company Japan Tobacco International has opened a new plant in Lodz, Poland, with an estimated investing amount of $200 million. According to Handel Extra, the new factory will employ up to 400 people, bringing Japan Tobacco International’s total workforce in Poland to 1,500. The new 70,000 sq m “technologically advanced manufacturing site” will operate to produce tobacco for more than 30 billion cigarettes per year, including cigars …
Philip Morris, the tobacco giant is planning to restructure its business operations to phase out conventional cigarettes, focusing on less harmful alternatives such as electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products, according to a report in the Times. The company is said to be planning to create a single multi-category business, integrating its cigarette, heated tobacco and e-cigarette operations in PM Limited (UK and Ireland). In a “commitment to a smoke-free …
Japan Tobacco, the world’s third largest tobacco firm by market share, has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Ethiopian government to acquire 40% of the total shares in National Tobacco Enterprise Ethiopia, which has a monopoly in Ethiopia, for $510 million. Japan Tobacco outbid a number of competitors in a tender process, including British American Tobacco, which is believed to have offer $230 million, according to an …
Santa Cruz, a subsidiary of UK-based cigarette manufacturer British American Tobacco, has announced the closure of production facilities at its Cachoeirinha location in Porto Alegre, Brazil. According to Correio do Povo, the move will see the factory itself closed down, although the research and development facility at the site will remain in operation. In a statement, Souza Cruz blamed the measure both on the impact of counterfeit goods in the …
Gama Innovation Award – Product MANCHESTER – 15th December 2015: The Gama Innovation Award – Product for December goes to Lucky Strike Double Click Cigarettes, a new flavour-changing launch from BAT in Poland. An attempt to make cigarette smoking a more interactive experience, Lucky Strike Double Click Cigarettes allow smokers to choose from two different flavours within the same cigarette. By clicking one of two different ‘buttons’ on the cigarette, consumers …
Japan Tobacco has bolstered its presence in the Iranian tobacco industry through the acquisition of a local cigarette manufacturer, according to a report in the Financial Times. Through its Iranian subsidiary JTI Pars, the company is said to have purchased tobacco firm Arian Tobacco Industry (ATI) for an undisclosed sum. Japan Tobacco currently produces cigarette products – including brands such as Winston, Magna and Monte Carlo – at a JTI …
Japan Tobacco has announced that it is to buy $5 billion of cigarette assets from rival tobacco firm Reynolds American to acquire the Natural American Spirit business outside the US. The company said that the deal included the trademarks and all outstanding shares of Reynolds American’s subsidiaries outside the US which sell the brand. Japan Tobacco added that the Natural American Spirit brand had “provided a unique product offering and …
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced the closing of its operations in Chile due to changes in tobacco regulations in the country, according to a report in ABC News. The move is said to be in response to new restrictions and requirements on cigarette companies in the country, including the banning of additives such as menthol and larger warning messages on packaging. The company commented on its decision by saying: …
Insight by Gama Compass™ MANCHESTER – 16th April 2015: From the growth in on-the-go breakfast foods to the rise of multifunctional “alphabet creams” in the cosmetics market, convenience benefits have driven many of the breakthrough innovation trends in the FMCG space over the past few years. However, as the latest analysis of product launches reported by Gama Compass™ over the last 12 months can reveal, claims relating to convenience – …
British American Tobacco (BAT) has revealed that it is considering buying out the minority of its Brazilian unit, Souza Cruz SA, thus allowing it to take full control of the largest tobacco company in Brazil, according to a report in Bloomberg. BAT said that it was evaluating a possible public tender offer to acquire up to all of the 24.7% of Souza Cruz shares which are not currently owned by …
Reynolds America Inc is to launch new Revo “unconventional cigarettes” that heat tobacco rather than burning it, releasing tobacco-flavoured vapour instead of traditional smoke, according to a report from AP. Revo is described as a rebranded version of the previous Eclipse heat-not-burn product introduced in 1990s and uses a technology based on a carbon tip to heat tobacco after it has been lit. J. Brice O’Brien, head of consumer marketing …
Tobacco firm Imperial Tobacco has announced its preliminary results for the fiscal year ended 30 September 2014, posting a decline in total adjusted revenue of 6% to $6,576 million ($10,514 million). The company, however, pointed to “underlying volumes of Growth Brands up 7%, driven by organic growth and brand migrations” and “strong performance in Growth Markets with underlying net revenue up 7%”. Commenting on the results, Alison Cooper, Chief Executive, …
British American Tobacco (BAT) has reported its financial results for the 9 months ended 30 September 2014, posting what it described as “a good performance in a challenging environment”. The results demonstrated continued strong growth of the Global Drive Brands, good market share performance in key markets and a 1% decrease in volume, the company said. Revenue grew by 2.4% at constant rates of exchange, however movements in many of …
Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) has announced the acqusition of all brands belonging to US-based cigar firm Torano Family Cigar Company. The transaction, the terms and conditions of which were not disclosed, will see Scandinavian Tobacco acquire the entire Torano Family portfolio, assuming responsibility for ownership and distribution. STG said the acquisition would strengthen the position of General Cigar, a wholly-owned subsidiary of STG and the US market leader for handmade …
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is expanding its range of rolling tobacco with a new premium Signature Blend line under the Amber Leaf brand which is made with organic Brazilian tobacco. Amber Leaf is produced by the Gallaher Group, a division of JTI, and is sold in countries such as Japan, the USA and the United Kingdom. Launched on the 1st August, Amber Leaf Signature Blend comes in two pack formats: …
ITC, India’s largest cigarette manufacturer, has announced that it is intending to expand its business by moving into the electronic cigarettes market, the Economic Times reports. According to company chairman YC Deveshwar, ITC is in conversations with government to develop a framework under which its range of e-cigarettes can be launched. Mr Deveshwar said that by the time it was established that e-cigarettes were less harmful than standard products, the …
British American Tobacco (BAT) is to introduce a new ‘charge-on-the-go’ e-cigarette in a bid to tackle the problem of battery life in the category, Bloomberg reports. Due for launch in August, the new version of Vype eSticks can be continuously charged via the packaging, which users plug in overnight. Kingsley Wheaton, BAT’s director of regulatory affairs, said: “One of the problems with small batteries in small e-cigs is that the …
In a move that is set to shake-up the US tobacco market, Reynolds American Inc, the second-largest player in the country, has acquired the third largest, Lorillard Inc for $25 billion, or $27 billion including debt. Reynolds, which owns brands such as Camel and Pall Mall, will now get a stronger foothold in menthol cigarettes through Lorillard’s Newport brand, described by Reuters as a growing brand in a cigarette market …
Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) has announced that it has concluded an agreement that will see it take ownership of the e-cigarette brand E-Lites. Under the terms of the agreement, JT is to acquire all the outstanding shares of Zandera Ltd. which JT described as offering the most recognized range of high quality rechargeable and ready-to-use e-cigarettes in the UK. “Our investment in Zandera provides the JT Group with an excellent …
The latest figures release from Ash (Action on Smoking and Health), a health charity, has shown that in the past two years the number of electronic cigarette users has tripled in the UK. Their research revealed an estimated increase from 700,000 to 2.1 million users in the period between 2012 and 2014. The report also shows close to two-thirds of users were smokers and one third were ex-smokers, an increase …
STG UK (Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK) has announced that it is to launch its new Break brand of cigarillos with which it is aiming to open up a new super value for money (SVFM) segment in the cigar category. Break Filter Cigarillos, which will be available from May, are claimed to offer a smooth filtered smoke. The mini cigars are described as coming with an inbuilt filter as well as …
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) announced its plans to close its Bergen op Zoom manufacturing facility in the Netherlands. The company said the decision was down to dwindling demand for traditional smoking products in Europe because of an increase in health awareness, a weak economy and higher taxes on smoking products. The closure will result in 1,230 job losses, but production will be shifted to other factories in Europe with …
The National reports that, despite requests from retailers in the country, the United Arab Emirates will not overtun a ban on the sale of e-cigarettes and e-shisha pipes in the country. A number of municipalities had referred store owners to the Ministry of Health for advice on applying for licenses to sell e-cigarettes, however the ministry stated that an examination of the products had found them to be harmful to …
From Monday to Wednesday of this week, the great and the good from the UK food and drinks industry gathered at the NEC in Birmingham for Food & Drink Expo. Now into its 20th year, the biannual event saw over 400 companies – ranging from startup brands to the industry’s major names – showcase the latest innovations and ideas from all areas of the food, drinks, packaging and convenience goods …
The Guardian reports that an advert for Ten Motives e-cigarette advert in the UK has been banned after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that its claims to be “the healthier smoking alternative” could not be substantiated. A leaflet from Ten Motives also claimed that “because it contains no tar or cancerous toxins, you can still enjoy smoking without worrying about the effects on your health”. The company argued that …
With effect from 6 February, Katharina Poschl has replaced her father Dr. Ernst Poschl as one of two managing directors at the leading global snuff company Poschl Tobacco Group. With global market share of about 50% in snuff tobacco, the company also produces pipe and rolling tobaccos. The company’s revenue in 2013 was $634 million. Dr. Poschl had been with the company since 1980, serving for 36 years in total. …
According to media reports, British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Bhd’s profit before tax rose 3.3% in Q4 2013. The company recorded MYR 254.30 million ($77.7 million) profit in Q4 2013 compared to MYR 246.12m ($75.2 million) a year ago, due to growth in contract manufacturing volume for export and lower operating expenses. However, the domestic market income has been impacted by year-on-year volume decline. The company’s leading brand – Dunhill – …
Greek-owned tobacco company Karelia increased its sales by 8% in 2013, the Athens News Agency has reported. The vast majority of its annual cigarette production was exported, bringing €170 million to the country in foreign currency, according to sources. Speaking at an annual employee event, CEO Andreas Karelia is said to have commented: “For the first time in our history, we sold a record 16.8 billion cigarettes in Greece and …
China could be set to implement a ban on smoking in public places by as early as next year, The Tobacco Journal is reporting. National Health and Family Planning Commission spokesman Mao Qunan is reported as saying that officials hope to implement a nationwide ban on smoking in public places by the end of 2015. The regulation is being developed with the State Council, and the Commission hopes to persuade …
The European Parliament has provisionally agreed to a new directive that will impose tighter restrictions on tobacco manufacturers in Europe. Among the measures announced in the directive are the banning of menthol cigarettes, 10-packs, and smaller packs of roll-your-own tobacco, as well an increase in the size of health warnings to 65% of packaging. The directive also proposes making it compulsory to record and keep track of the movement of …
Japan Tobacco has bought a stake in Russian tobacco distributor Megapolis. The 20% stake was reportedly acquired for more than $750 million, with another $100 million tied to Megapolis’s “operational performance”. The investment by Japan Tobacco is designed to enable it to further penetrate the Russian tobacco market, the second biggest in the world behind China. Megapolis has 70% share of Russia’s distribution market and delivered more than 260 billion …
Philip Morris International, the world’s largest tobacco company, is looking too break into the e-cigarette market in 2014, according to media reports. Philip Morris International has plans set to enter the $2 billion plus global market, as demand for the less harmful alternative to conventional cigarettes continues. The new range is reportedly to be be called ‘Reduced-Risk’ and, according to Philip Morris chief executive Andre Calantzopoulos, “2014 will be a …
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