The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

V&E dept. busted an international tobacco smuggling racket and seized stocks worth ₹90 lakh. Three were arrested in connection with the case.

Downtown Lancaster is buzzing with activity this weekend. An annual festival recognizes what was once the primary economic driver in the farm community.

The findings of the Japanese study suggested a lower dependency on nicotine in later life if a person started smoking after 22.

Data from Australian Secondary School Students Alcohol and Drug Survey predates ‘huge’ increase in vaping

India exported tobacco and tobacco products worth ₹9,740 crore during 2022-23 with a major contribution coming from cigarette-type tobacco like Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) and Burley, said director of Tobacco Institute of India (TII) Sharad Tandan.

Beware the risks to reputation and credibility by taking money from industries that create harmful products

Exclusive: study finds 26% of individual responses to TGA vaping reforms contained text from template provided as part of ‘astroturfing’ campaign

Velo is one of the brands McLaren sponsor British American Tobacco has created to pivot away from cigarettes towards tobacco-free nicotine products, such as Velo's flavoured nicotine pouches or the Vuse brand's e-cigarettes.

The tobacco industry is benefitting from the intense consumption of cigarettes and smoke-free products. With the industry expected to witness steady growth, investors are looking favorably toward tobacco stocks Altria Group (MO), Japan Tobacco (JAPAY), and Vector Group (VGR), which seem well-positioned to capitalize on the industry tailwinds. Continue reading.

Government launches consultation on including inserts in packs that outline the benefits of quitting tobacco

Alexander Larcombe, associate professor and head of respiratory environmental health at the Australian Telethon Kids Institute explains how harmful volatile organic compounds, particulate matter and carcinogens have been found in e-cigarettes.