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FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday proposed a long-awaited ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, targeting products used by more than a third of smokers.

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Marlboro Maker Altria Clocks 2.4% Revenue Decline In Q1; Reaffirms FY22 EPS Outlook

Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales decline of 2.4% year-on-year to $5.89 billion. Revenues net of excise taxes fell 1.3% to $4.82 billion. Net revenues for smokeable products increased 0.3%, and oral tobacco products fell 2.1%. Total cigarette volume declined 12%, with Marlboro shipment volume down 11.1%. Marlboro retail share…

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FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes

FDA commissioner Robert Califf said these rules "are appropriate for the protection of public health."

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Could Biden Extinguish Tobacco Stocks With This Regulation?

The U.S. government could be speeding up a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, according to a new report. Here’s the new timeline and two stocks that could be affected.

Benzinga

FDA proposes ban on menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars - Roll Call

The FDA Thursday proposed a ban on menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars, a move that could take effect in about a year.

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Cash-strapped Nepal bans imports of cars, cuts work week

Nepal is banning imports of cars, alcohol and tobacco and cutting its work week to cope with a shortage of foreign exchange

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Turning Point Brands Clocks 6.3% Sales Decline In Q1

Turning Point Brands Inc (NYSE:TPB) reported a first-quarter FY22 sales decline of 6.3% year-on-year to $100.89 million, missing the consensus of $104.59 million. Zig-Zag Products net sales increased 11.4% to $45.7 million. Stoker’s Products net sales rose 8.4% to $31.7 million on double-digit growth of Moist Snuff Tobacco (MST). Gross profit decreased 2.8%…

Benzinga

Vaping Leader RLX Gets Doused by Latest Regulatory Wave

Key Takeaways: Shares of RLX and its peers fell sharply last month after China’s tobacco regulator announced a new ban on flavored vapes starting in May The group got a small boost earlier this month after the country’s market regulator announced new national standards for e-cigarettes By Judy Yang

Benzinga

Zimbabwe's tobacco rebounds amid worries over health, labor

Zimbabwe, Africa’s biggest tobacco grower, has opened its selling season for the crop amid pledges to fight deforestation and child labor in response to pressure from rights groups, environmentalists and international buyers

The Independent UK

Ohio State defensive lineman Jacolbe Cowan transferrring to North Carolina

Another Ohio State defensive player is headed to Tobacco road. #GoBucks

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San Diego bans flavored tobacco, including menthol cigarettes, in 7-2 vote

SAN DIEGO — San Diego approved a ban Monday on flavored e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco, including menthol cigarettes, a move supporters said would boost public health for local teens and people living in many minority neighborhoods.

Tribune News Service

I tried Aldi's Tom Ford 'dupe' thats £173 cheaper than the luxury brand

One shopper loves it so much she bought six bottles

Manchester Evening News

Arizona Collects More Cannabis Than Liquor Taxes, Poll Finds One-Third Americans Prefer Weed Over Booze

In March, Arizona generated more tax revenue from legal marijuana than from tobacco and alcohol, reported Marijuana Moment.

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City council accused of backing out of anti-litter campaign in row over tobacco giant's money

Marlboro cigarettes maker is behind Clean Up Britain's drive to stop smokers dropping cigarette butts

Bangkok Post

Govt 'will not legalise' e-cigarettes

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul insists the Public Health Ministry will not support legalising electronic cigarettes in the country.

The Times of India

Chennai: 385 held in drive against gutka, tobacco

CHENNAI: Police have registered 376 cases and arrested 385 people in a drive conducted against sale of banned tobacco products across the city in the last two weeks.

The Hindu

Bullish tobacco market cheers farmers in Andhra Pradesh

Traders lap up bright and medium grade varieties by offering premium prices during the ongoing auctions

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Goa: DRI foils bid to smuggle drones, 5 held

PANAJI: In a major operation, the directorate of revenue intelligence (DRI) intercepted and foiled a bid to smuggle 38 sophisticated drones into the country. DRI sleuths in Goa arrested five men who flew in from Sharjah on April 19 aboard an Air Arabia flight, and also found gold and tobacco…

The Times of India

When Sachin Tendulkar said no to tobacco ads

Even as Bollywood stars have gone on the backfoot for being seen endorsing tobacco products, Sachin Tendulkar, arguably one of the highest-profile celebrities in the country, has steadfastly avoided falling to the temptation of easy money.

Bristol Post

Bristol named as a top food destination in Europe thanks to two popular street markets

St Nicholas Market and the Tobacco factory have both been namechecked as great places to eat

Benzinga

Marlboro Maker Philip Morris Clocks 2.1% Revenue Growth In Q1

Philip Morris International Inc (NYSE:PM) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 2.1% year-on-year to $7.75 billion, beating the consensus of $7.43 billion. Cigarette and heated tobacco unit shipment volume rose by 3.5% Y/Y, with 8.3% growth in the Middle East & Africa. Marlboro cigarette shipment volume increased 6.7%, mainly driven by PMI Duty-Free, the Philippines,…

Reuters

Special Report: Sanctioned weapons mogul who supplied Russia’s troops has ties to Philip Morris

A longtime Russian business associate of American tobacco giant Philip Morris International Inc - a billionaire whose holdings have included a major stake in a weapons plant supplying Russia’s military - has been sanctioned in Europe for aiding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, according to a Reuters review of business registries…

Newslaundry

Smoke and mirrors: Indian government’s ban on e-cigarettes sparks debate about its intention

Latching on to an emerging global trend, the Indian government on September 18 banned e-cigarettes, citing health risks to youth and children. The ban covers the manufacture, sale, import, export, and advertising of all electronic nicotine delivery systems, or Ends.

Newslaundry

RSS arm bats for ITC, but says it doesn’t support tobacco

Swadeshi Jagran Manch’s (SJM) endorsement for using Indian conglomerate ITC’s Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) products over that of multinational companies comes as a bit of a surprise. SJM is, after all, an arm of the right-wing group, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).

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