The Latest Breaking News from Tobacco

Illegal tobacco is messing up economic data. That won’t stop until it’s managed like alcohol

Most Australians have probably noticed the proliferation of tobacconists and “convenience stores” in the last few years. These stores aren’t making much from the limited offerings on public display. Rather, their profitability comes from under-the-counter sales of untaxed tobacco and illegal vapes.

The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025

Coca-Cola and Nine Food Giants Sued Over 'Engineered' Addiction — Products Said to Target Poor Communities

San Francisco sued Coca-Cola and nine food companies, alleging their products are intentionally addictive and heavily marketed to vulnerable groups.

International Business Times UK · Dec 8, 2025

Call to examine 'perverse' excise fuelling illegal cigs

Nationals leader David Littleproud says parliament needs to take a "courageous look" at the tobacco excise amid a surge in black market sales.

AAP · Dec 4, 2025

IGA supplier losing tobacco sales to black market

IGA supplier Metcash has delivered a $142.2 million first-half net profit, up 0.3 per cent from a year ago, and reported tobacco sales dropped by 35 per cent.

AAP · Dec 1, 2025

Crackdown on Paan chewing as clean-up costs London council over £30,000 a year

People spitting Paan facing a potential fine of up to £100 as Brent Council pledges ‘zero-tolerance approach’ to stains

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2025

“We parked up outside Steve Vai’s caravan. His guitar tech saw me. Next thing you know, Steve’s there, and I’m trying my best to play Tobacco Road”: He was a guitar god at 8, then he disappeared – the unlikely story of Thomas McRocklin

Vai handed him the Passion and Warfare guitar and produced his debut album, only for his protégé to give it all up. Decades later, McRocklin came back stronger – and pursued his own guitar path

Guitar World · Nov 26, 2025

Ultra-Processed Food: Global Experts Demand Tobacco-Style Warnings Now

Global experts warn Ultra-Processed Food is a health threat, linking it to 12 diseases including depression and Type 2 diabetes. They demand 'tobacco-style' government action now.

International Business Times UK · Nov 20, 2025

How Greece is using digital tools to enforce its alcohol and tobacco sales bans for minors

Three digital tools aim to help Greece curb the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to children and teenagers.

Euronews · Nov 20, 2025

British Museum ends ‘deeply troubling’ sponsorship from Japanese tobacco firm

Move welcomed by critics, who have been calling for end to ‘morally unacceptable’ deals since 2016

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2025

Demand for oral nicotine and higher cigarette prices boosts Imperial Brands

The company behind brands including Golden Virginia, Winston and Rizla said £10 billion has been handed out to shareholders over the past four years.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025