A research review by scientists at British American Tobacco suggests that the regulatory functions and inherent stability of microRNAs make them suitable biomarker candidates for early detection of the molecular and genetic changes associated with Read More
Filtrona Filter Products has implemented a global machine strategy to optimise its machine technologies through upgrades and investment in new state-of-the-art machinery. The global strategy has been introduced following a comprehensive analysis of market trends Read More
Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has donated US$25,000 to Thanh Nien News’ medical program to provide 650 cataract operations for underprivileged elderly people in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta of Vietnam, according to a Vietnam News story. Read More
Imperial Tobacco says that it has taken on 30 graduates – its biggest such intake to date –as part of a strategy to invest in its ‘talent pipeline’. ‘The newcomers on our 2012 Graduate Programme will gain experience Read More
Rafaelis Cigars, of Los Angeles, California, is offering to Donate $5 to the American Red Cross for every box of cigars it sells. The money will go towards aid for the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Rafaelis Read More
Keen to improve its environmental credentials, Parkside Flexibles has invested in a secure waste management system. The investment will also help protect tobacco customers’ businesses from illicit trade by ensuring any sensitive waste generated is Read More
Australia’s Greens have blasted theNew South Wales government for investing almost $30 million in the tobacco industry, according to an Australian Associated Press story. The Greens say the state should come clean on all of Read More
The Indian government has yet to approve a proposal recommended by the Tobacco Board under which flue-cured production would be phased out on 4,500 acres, according to a story in the Hindu. A board official was Read More
Imperial Tobacco’s Spanish employees have collected more than 4,500 kg of food to help alleviate hunger amongst the poor. The Altadis Foundation made an appeal for contributions for a third successive year to coincide with Read More
Lorillard’s president and CEO, Murray S. Kessler, and CFO, David H. Taylor, are due to participate in the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference inNew York,NY, from 14.10 hours to 14.45 hours Eastern Time Read More