Latest Tobacco News
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Features and analysis
Majority do not support generational tobacco ban, new data has found
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill present measures to introduce the world’s first smoke-free generation, gradually ending the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009
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Product News
Philip Morris appoints illicit trade prevention manager
In this new role, Catherine Goger would be responsible for operations to tackle the sale illicit products in the UK, said PML
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Features and analysis
Councils unprepared for retailer licensing scheme to sell tobacco, vapes and nicotine
Research conducted by the Express found that 92% of councils had not started preparing for the new licensing scheme
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Product News
Klar launches in the UK with ‘first of its kind’ bioceramic nicotine pouches
Cutting edge Swedish bioceramic nicotine pouches launch in the UK today
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Products In Depth
Six things about tobacco, vaping and next-gen products
How will the disposable vape ban determine the category’s future fortunes?
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Product News
JTI announces Stephane Berset as new UK general manager
Internal move sees Berset move from working in Europe to heading up UK division
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Features and analysis
JTI drops Mayfair Gold RRP by 80p
JTI has announced a price reposition of its Mayfair Gold ready-made cigarettes
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Product News
Black Cherry and Citrus Cooling flavours added to XQS pouch range
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has added two new flavours to the XQS nicotine pouch range
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Product News
STG expands cigarillos range with Signature Action Mix
Signature Action Mix cigarillos contain two capsules combining the flavours of Berry and Mint in ten-packs
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Features and analysis
JTI unveils £7.8m 'cutting-edge' distribution centre in Crewe
Japan Tobacco International has completed a significant refurbishment of its national distribution centre in Crewe
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Features and analysis
Latvian authorities take down huge illicit cigarette factory
Latvian State Police and the Border Guard have dismantled a criminal network involved in illegal tobacco production
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Features and analysis
Most retailers would prefer raising legal age for smoking to 21 over complete ban
Majority of retailers would prefer raising minimum legal age of purchase to 21 rather than a generational smoking ban
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Products In Depth
Tobacco, Vaping & Next Generation: Consumer Education
With the disposable vape ban coming down the line, what can retailers do to prepare their customers for big changes in the category?
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Product News
Retro rolling papers return for Christmas
Imperial Brands’ retro Rizla rolling papers are back for Christmas 2024
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Product News
Imperial Brands launches Paramount range to UK market
The Paramount brand is available in both full flavour king-size and super king-size formats
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Product News
New pouch size for Golden Virginia launched by Imperial
Imperial Brands has announced a new pouch size for its premium Golden Virginia Original hand-rolling tobacco
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Features and analysis
Licensing scheme to be introduced to sell tobacco, vape and nicotine products
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will be introduced to Parliament as part of plans to create a ‘smoke-free’ generation
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Product News
Customer-designed Rizla packs revealed by Imperial Brands
A new design created by a customer aims to bring unique appeal to a new limited-edition range of king-size slim papers from the Rizla brand
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Product News
Limited edition festive packs of Henri Wintermans Half Corona revealed
Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has unveiled this year’s limited-edition pack for its Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has unveiled this year’s limited-edition pack for its Henri Wintermans Half Corona brand
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Features and analysis
Record levels of illicit tobacco purchased in the UK
83% of UK smokers have bought illicit tobacco, the highest level since the records began