All Tobacco articles
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NewsMedia Bites 10 June: consumer spending, spending review nerves, e-cig flop
Today’s food and drink headlines are dominated by the doom and gloom of new figures showing families are cutting back on spending in the shops in their droves
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Guide ToThe Grocer Guide To Tobacco, Vaping & Accessories
As the single-use vapes ban comes into force, nicotine pouches could prove to be the next target for zealous regulators. However, suppliers are pivoting to other products to ensure their businesses continue to thrive.
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NewsMedia Bites 4 June: BAT, Amazon, HelloFresh, Remy Cointreau, Diageo and Oreos
A quiet morning in terms of major grocery news which may come as a relief to many in the industry given the drama of recent weeks
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NewsBritish American Tobacco raises guidance after new product launches
Cgarettes still make up around 80% of BAT’s revenue and were worth £9.9bn in the first half of the year
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Comment & OpinionPublic backing for smoking reform is stronger than ever
Recent YouGov polling reveals strong public support for further smoking reforms across all parties, ages, and even among many smokers, says Peter Kellner, former trustee of ASH and former president of YouGov
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NewsPaul Cheema rallies retailers against tobacco generation ban in new campaign
Paul Cheema has devised a letter to business & trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds, as part of his ‘Protect Your Store, Have Your Say’ campaign
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NewsBig Tobacco CEO quits as five-year plan comes to a close
Stefan Bomhard – who joined the Big Tobacco player in 2020 from foodservice giant Compass Group – will be succeeded as CEO by Lukas Paravicini, currently chief financial officer
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NewsJTI takes controlling stake in UK’s biggest independent vape company Flavour Warehouse
JTI confirmed the deal, saying it was ‘in line with our exploratory approach for reduced-risk products beyond heated tobacco sticks’
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NewsJTI adds three new flavours to Nordic Spirit nicotine pouch range
Raspberry, Tropical Mix and Forest Berries have been added to the Nordic Spirit range
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Comment & OpinionUK could save £10bn with faster clampdown on tobacco
A commitment to ending smoking would benefit the economy, as well as the UK populace’s health, says Hazel Cheeseman, CEO of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
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NewsScandinavian Tobacco Group adds three flavours to XQS nicotine pouch range
Raspberry Blackcurrant, Strawberry Kiwi and Berrynana Twist are all available to retailers from April
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NewsMedia Bites 2 April: Trump tariffs, Asda, inflation, Wild, Tobacco, 7-Eleven
Much of today’s press focus is on Donald Trump and speciifcally the US president’s so-called ’Liberation Day’ tarrifs
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NewsMarlboro maker Philip Morris appoints first UK illicit trade tackling chief
Philip Morris warns one in four cigarettes smoked in the UK is now illicit
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NewsMorrisons trials self-service ‘select, pay, collect’ vending tech
The technology has previously popped up in Sainsbury’s for Pokemon
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NewsKlar launches bioceramic nicotine pouches in the UK
Cutting edge Swedish bioceramic nicotine pouches launch in the UK today
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NewsVape maker IVG adds new range of pod systems
The new new systems prioritise sustainability as well as being compliant with upcoming vape legislation
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NewsBlack 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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NewsSTG 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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Category ReportStorm clouds gather: trends in vapes, tobacco & accessories 2025
Tobacco & vaping is facing new rules designed to protect people and the planet. How can retailers reliant on vapes and ciggies weather the storm?
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NewsGroceryAid to extend support to tobacco industry workers
GroceryAid will assume responsibility for the welfare funds of the former Tobacco Trade Benevolent Association from 6 February