Having added the Impex business to its portfolio, Airco DIET is busier than ever. By George Gay A once-popular saying had it that if you wanted to get something done, you were best off asking Read More
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are selling and buying more cigarettes among themselves. By John Parker The 10 countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) have a combined population Read More
Suppliers of classical oriental tobacco have matched production to diminished demand. Will they be able to accommodate a potential rebound? TR Staff Report The market for classical oriental tobacco has shrunk significantly in recent years. Read More
A recent conference on illicit cigarette trade dodges the real issue. By George Gay I’d like to start this piece by asking a question. Would you want to live in a country where the Read More
The future of U.S. tobacco manufacturer Lorillard hangs in the balance while the government decides whether to ban menthol. By Brandy Brinson This month is critical to the future of Lorillard Inc., Read More
The tobacco industry braces for the fallout of “Uruguay” and the recommendations about to be issued by the FDA’s tobacco products committee. By George Gay In a report to the executive board of the Read More
Electronic cigarettes are proving more effective than conventional nicotine-replacement products. Perhaps that’s why they are meeting so much resistance. By John Luik <please run author’s photo with intro> When I last Read More
Andrew Hopkins, BAT’s head of manufacturing, talks about the challenge of building a globally integrated supply chain and the importance of flexibility in an increasingly competitive market. By George Gay Facing fiercer competition and Read More