Tobacco

UK To Introduce Bill To Phase Out Smoking Among Young People

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament to fulfil its promise to phase out smoking among young people by banning tobacco ...

Brewer AB InBev's Shares Slip On Altria's Stake Sale

Anheuser-Busch InBev's shares fell over 4% after a trading suspension was lifted following more details on tobacco giant Altria's stake sale in the brewer.

BAT Invests £30m In New Innovation Centre In Southampton

British American Tobacco (BAT) has opened an innovation centre at its global research and development (R&D) headquarters in Southampton.

Britain Eyes Extra Tax On Vaping From 2026

British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he is planning to introduce an extra tax on vaping products from October 2026, aiming to make the habit more expe...

Private Label Sales Increase To $236.3bn In 2023

Private label products witnessed a 4.7% increase in dollar sales to $236.3 billion in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to PLMA’s 2024 Pr...

New Zealand Set To Scrap World-First Tobacco Ban

New Zealand is set to repeal a world-first law banning tobacco sales for future generations, the government has announced.

Lidl Denmark Opens 150th Store

Lidl Denmark has opened its 150th store in the country in Østerbro, which is also its first 'smoke-free' store in the Copenhagen Municipality.

Japan Tobacco Sees More Growth In Cigarette Revenues In 2024

Japan Tobacco has forecast a 3.9% rise in 2024 core revenue for its cigarette business, as higher prices and growth in income from smoking alternative...