BAT Annual General Meeting

British American Tobacco (BAT) has held its 2025 Annual General Meeting, sharing information on the company’s performance and an outlook towards the future...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

ELFBAR and LOST MARY win global design awards

Vaping brands ELFBAR and LOST MARY have jointly announced that two of their products have received three prestigious global design awards and one shortlist...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

Federal Judge Allows Zyn Lawsuit to Progress

A federal judge in Florida allowed key claims to move forward in two consumer class action lawsuits against Philip Morris and its subsidiary, Swedish Match, over allegations that their [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

German Study Finds Smokers Unmotivated to Quit

A German Study on Tobacco Use (DEBRA) reported that around 30% of the population smoked cigarettes in 2024. The study focused on the habits and thoughts of nearly 1,200 adults who smoked [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Bloom Earns Quality Certification

Bloom, a national cannabis vape brand, announced it has earned Environmental & Consumer Compliance Organization (ECCO) Certification in California — raising the bar for product testing, [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

ITGA Announces Annual Meeting

Tobacco-producing countries from North, Central, and South America have been invited to participate in the International Tobacco Growers’ Association (ITGA) “Americas Regional Meeting [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Nepal’s Plan to License Tobacco Faces Pushback 

Nepal Industry Minister Damodar Bhandari is preparing to grant licenses to the cigarette, tobacco (gutkha), and alcohol industries, according to Republica. The Consumer Awareness Campaign-Nepal [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

PCA Announces Next Four Shows

After the 2025 PCA Convention & Trade Show ended last weekend, the Premium Cigar Association announced the show dates and locations for the next four years: PCA 2026 — New Orleans [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Opinion: Hopes for Transforming the FDA

Writing for the Tax Foundation, Adam Hoffer published “Opportunities to Reform the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products,” where he discussed the lingering [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

UAE Points to Sweden in Approving Nicotine Pouches

The UAE approved the sale of synthetic nicotine pouches—subject to sellers meeting safety standards set out by the government—with the hope that the smoke-free nicotine alternatives [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

BAT Hosts Annual General Meeting

At its 2025 General Meeting, British American Tobacco (BAT) announced that its sales had fallen by 5.2% as reported in 2024, although has risen 1.3% organically. The company presented [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Zimbabwe to Double Shisha Output

Despite only increasing planted land by 25%, Zimbabwe is expected to see its Shisha crop double in 2025. Mostly being produced under a contract spearheaded by Cavendish Lloyd Zimbabwe [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

TIMB stops illegal tobacco trading hub

The Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board’s (TIMB) inspectorate department has collaborated with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to raid an illegal tobacco...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

Tobacco Connection: Vol 2, Num. 1 (Spring 2025 Crop Update)

Check out theTobacco Connection: Vol 2, Num. 1 (Spring 2025 Crop Update), in preparation for this year’s planting season!

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

Tres detenidos y desmantelada una fábrica ilegal de tabaco en Lucena (Córdoba)

Fuente: Unión de estanqueros

Big profits for tobacco farmers

Tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe have already recorded a successful start to the 2025 marketing season with USD 220 million earned up to date, reports...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

La Unión de Estanqueros comparte el criterio de la CNMC

Fuente: Unión de estanqueros

Tobacco ban approved

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has approved the implementation of a generational tobacco ban prohibiting the sale, purchase, and use of tobacco products for...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

Tobacco tax revenue surges in 2025

According to figures from Jornal das Notícias, Portugal has seen a 50 per cent surge in tobacco tax revenue in the first two months of the year compared to...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

MEPs fear pro-industry drift of EU tobacco laws

"Before reopening the legislation, we need guarantees from the EPP on how they plan to approach the issue," a Renew MEP told Euractiv.

Fuente: Euroactiv

Incautadas 37.490 cajetillas de cigarrillos de contrabando en Málaga

Fuente: Unión de estanqueros

Malawi’s tobacco season opens

President Lazarus Chakwera has officially kicked off the 2025 tobacco marketing season on 10 April at the Auction Holdings Limited grounds in Kanengo...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

El Canon Concesional 2025 ya está listo en la Carpeta Ciudadana

Fuente: Unión de estanqueros

Cigarette tariffs for US

The EU plans to fight back against Trump’s tariffs by imposing its own tariffs of up to 25 per cent on items such as cigarettes and ice cream, reports The...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

La Unión de Estanqueros solicita a la Fiscalía General del Estado su colaboración en la lucha contra el contrabando

Fuente: Unión de estanqueros

La CNMC no ve evidencia científica en la cajetilla genérica, la restricción de sabores, ni en la limitación de nicotina en las bolsitas

Fuente: Unión de estanqueros

CDC anti-smoking programme cut

The US government has stopped or paused several major anti-smoking efforts, despite their success in curbing smoking rates, reports Medical...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

Higher cigarette and cigar prices

From 5 April 2025, smokers in Spain have had to fork out more money for several popular cigarette brands, reports EuroWeekly.

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

IQOS collaborates with SELETTI

In support of Philip Morris International’s mission to make cigarettes obsolete, and to celebrate its ever-growing community of more than 32 million users...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

EVO NXT Milan wrap-up

With numerous international exhibitors and experienced trade visitors from the entire NGP ­industry, the third edition of EVO NXT in Milan came to an end on...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

Earnings reach USD 133.3 million

Farmers in Zimbabwe have earned USD 133.3 million from the sale of 38.8 million kilogrammes of flue-cured tobacco, so far, with the contract floors recording...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

ITC invests in Ample Foods

ITC Limited has announced the acquisition of a 43.75 per cent stake in Ample Foods Private Limited (AFPL) for around INR 1.31 billion (USD 15.32 million)...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

Tariff news boosts tobacco shares

Shares of British American Tobacco climbed 3.9 per cent, Philip Morris International increased by 3.8 per cent, and Altria rose 3.5 per cent as investors...

Fuente: Tobacco Journal

Philip Morris International celebrates a decade of progress with 2024 Integrated Report

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

The state of AI at PMI

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

AI has been a strategic priority for PMI since 2023, and in 2024, different functions across the company combined their efforts to scale up AI implementation and increase awareness.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

A forest reborn

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

PMI is supporting indigenous people’s conservation efforts in the Philippines.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

From tobacco to stevia

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Discover how Papastratos, Philip Morris International’s affiliate in Greece, is helping tobacco farmers transition to stevia, offering a promising sustainable alternative.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Working together to reduce litter

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Explore some of PMI’s collaborations that are helping take cigarette butts off the streets and out of our waterways, while helping improve public behavior around littering.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Grasping the challenge of growth for well-being

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Discover PMI's initiatives for fostering well-being and engagement in the workplace.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Turning empty miles into revenue to drive more sustainable logistics

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

A PMI initiative in Türkiye has transformed the challenge of returning empty trucks into a model of collaboration and sustainability.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Building resilience with farm ponds in India

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Discover how PMI’s water conservation initiative is empowering tobacco farmers in drought-prone Indian regions to help secure their livelihoods

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Sustainability and Geospatial Analysis: A recipe for informed decisions

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

PMI’s geospatial analysis program helps us to map, monitor, and manage our impacts and dependencies on natural capital within our value chain.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Giving smoke-free devices a second life in Bulgaria

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Find out how Philip Morris Bulgaria is prolonging the lifecycle of our smoke-free devices, supported by an inspiring collaboration with a local artist.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

PMI water access impact valuation in Mozambique, Malawi, and Argentina

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Access to clean water and sanitation is a universal human right. Every human being needs water to survive.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Taking action against littering in Lithuania

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Discover how PMI’s use of portable ashtrays is changing littering behavior in Lithuania’s beauty spots.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Biodiversity monitoring

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

PMI’s biodiversity ambition is to continue implementing initiatives and deploying new actions aiming to address the relevant pressures on nature we have identified within our area of influence.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Human Rights Impact Assessment: Kazakhstan

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

PMI is committed to respecting human rights within our organization and across our value chain.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Building momentum on addressing human rights impacts in our tobacco supply chain in Mozambique

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Human rights impact assessment: Indonesia

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Our commitment to human rights is important for addressing potential issues within our supply chain.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Enhancing sustainable tobacco curing

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

As a company with a sizeable agricultural supply chain, PMI recognizes the importance of mitigating environmental impact while maintaining productivity.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Huabao Group: A One-Stop Center for NGP Supplies

Established only in 1996, Hong Kong-headquartered Huabao Group quickly developed into one of China’s most prolific conglomerates...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

An Opportunity for Creating a Better-Regulated Market

Across the US nicotine industry, hopes are growing that under the new Trump administration things will change for the better in terms of tobacco...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Cuban Cigar Factories ‘Rolling’ Along

The 2025 Habanos Festival was unique. This year, for only the second time in the festival's 25-year history, attendees were allowed to roll a cigar...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

KLAR Introduces New Nicotine Pouch Technology

The recent launch of KLAR nicotine pouches in the UK marks the advent of a new generation of oral nicotine products.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

PMI Considers Sale of US Cigar Business

Philip Morris International (PMI) is advancing its efforts to become a smoke-free company. According to a Bloomberg report published in early March...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Imperial Brands' 2030 Strategy: Focus on Driving Growth in Core Markets

Imperial Brands Plc. outlined its mission to invest in the company’s five core markets: the US, Germany, UK, Spain, and Australia.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Makary Confirmed to Lead US FDA, Bhattacharya to Head NIH

Dr. Martin Makary has been confirmed by the US Senate as the new commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

«Cetarsa invierte mucho en variedades más resistentes»

Así lo afirma Urbano Jara, Jefe de Producción y Logística de la Compañía Española en Tabaco en Rama

Fuente: Hoy Navalmoral

La Asamblea de Extremadura se une en apoyo al sector del tabaco

Fuente: Mesa del Tabaco

El tabaco calentado podrá usar hoja extremeña

Philip Morris celebra en Talayuela la obtención de la certificación como un «hito»

Fuente: Hoy Agro

The Trouble with “Characterizing Flavor” in Vapes and HTPs

The issue is well known: vapes or heated tobacco products (HTP) simply do not deliver the same taste and mouthfeel as conventional combustibles.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

AI Ignites a Tobacco Industry Revolution

Following the more visible shift sparked by the introduction of reduced-risk products, the tobacco industry is undergoing a quiet yet profound transformation.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Vietnam Should Weigh Gradual Tobacco Tax Increase

Vietnam is reviewing proposed changes to its tobacco tax policies, with experts recommending a gradual increase every two years instead of yearly hikes.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Vape Manufacturers Seek to Bypass Regulations

According to a recent Reuters report quoting representatives from US regulatory agencies and two companies, several vape product manufacturers targeted...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

CRA, PCA Ask Court to End US FDA Cigar Lawsuit

Two major cigar trade groups are urging a federal appeals court to revisit its January decision and end a nearly decade-long legal battle...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Tobacco Asia Podcast #42: Carolin Götze, Global Application and Scientific Coordinator, Detia Degesch Group

Host Thomas Schmid welcomes Carolin Goetze, the Global Application and Scientific Coordinator at Detia Degesch Group and an expert...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Nicotine Pouches Under Attack in Europe

Nicotine pouches and other reduced-risk products (RRP) are facing increased regulatory scrutiny in the European Union (EU), raising doubts whether...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Trump FDA Pick: DOJ to Help Curb Unauthorized Vapes

During the Senate confirmation hearing for Dr. Marty Makary, president Donald Trump’s nominee for commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

La rotura de la balsa de Jarandilla deja sin riego a 360 hectáreas de cultivos de tabaco y pimentón

La fractura liberó de golpe 310 millones de litros de agua, el equivalente a unas cien piscinas olímpicas

Fuente: Hoy Agro

«El desarrollo de la zona no habría sido igual sin el tabaco», dice Isidro Bóveda

«No creo que el cultivo del tabaco vaya a desaparecer, pero tampoco va a volver a tener el tirón que tuvo tiempo atrás», afirma

Fuente: Hoy Navalmoral

«El desarrollo de la zona no habría sido igual sin el tabaco»

Vinculado toda la vida con el campo y el sector tabaquero, Bóveda confía en que a pesar de los malos augurios, este cultivo vital para la región no llegue a desaparecer

Fuente: Hoy Agro

Cuba’s Tobacco Growing Region Continues to Recover

Cuban farmers have faced many challenges over the past few years. In 2022, Hurricane Ian decimated tobacco farms in Pinar del Rio...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

The TA Q&A: Micro Laser Technology GmbH, Germany

For years, German outfit Micro Laser Tech (MLT) has practically been the only “go-to company” when it came to micro laser perforating tasks.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

China’s Tobacco Biz Booming; Defies Global Trends

While much of the world is making strides to curb tobacco consumption through regulations and public health campaigns, China’s tobacco industry is thriving...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Nepal to Enlarge Graphic Health Warnings to 100%

On February 7, 2025, Nepal announced that beginning August 17, pictorial health warnings will cover 100% of the front and back of all cigarette, bidi...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Dutch Smokers Seek Cheaper Alternatives Abroad

According to recent data published by market intelligence firm WSPM, Dutch smokers are increasingly purchasing cigarettes abroad...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Thai Government Sets 30-Day Deadline for E-Cig Crackdown

Thai prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has ordered a stronger crackdown on e-cigarettes and pushed for stricter laws to curb their spread...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

France Bans Nicotine Pouches

France is the latest European country to ban the sale of nicotine pouches, citing concerns about their attractiveness to young people...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Malaysia’s Illicit Cigarette Trade Down for Fourth Straight Year

Malaysia's illicit cigarette trade continued its downward trend for the fourth straight year, dropping to 55% in 2024 from 55.6% in 2023, reports The Edge.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

NV.STTC United

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

UGT pide que se estudien medidas legales para que el tabaco extremeño se transforme en la región

El sindicato reconoce que el agricultor tiene la libertad de contratación, pero creen que no deberían olvidar el perjuicio que ocasionan cuando se transforma fuera

Fuente: Hoy Agro

Cetarsa iniciará el día 25 un ciclo de jornadas de puertas abiertas para cultivadores

Tendrá lugar en la fábrica de Talayuela, con el fin de fortalecer el conocimiento de los agricultores sobre las actividades que desarrolla la empresa

Fuente: Hoy Agro _ agricultura

Referendum Update

Due to the potential for inclement weather this week,NOTICE is hereby given that Tobacco Associates check-off referendum has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 26, 2025 i … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

France Bans Disposable E-Cigs

French lawmakers have approved a disposable e-cigarette ban, citing their alleged role in encouraging nicotine addiction among teenagers and their negative impact...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

BAT Faces Headwinds

British American Tobacco (BATS) saw its shares drop by 8% to £31 after the company reported a 5.2% decline in revenue to £25.8 billion for the year ending...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

FDA Faces Mass Layoffs in Workforce Cuts

Over the past weekend, the current US administration’s push to reduce the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

JTI Predicts US Shift to Budget Cigarettes

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) anticipates that lower-cost cigarette brands will capture over 40% of the US market by 2027, according to its finance chief in an interview with Reuters.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Laos Initiates Groundbreaking Cannabis Pilot Project

Laos’ very first commercial tobacco growing company, Bro Asia Lao, had barely gone into full-scale operation when company director and local businesswoman Nousavanh Khounmeuang...

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Paper Filters: A Revolution in the Making?

Singapore-based Filtrona is one of the world’s foremost filter manufacturers for tobacco products.

Fuente: Tobaccoasia

Project 441 launched: CORESTA - Agro-Phyto Webinar on Techniques for Successful Applied Tobacco Field Research - April 2025

Fuente: Cooperation Centre for Scientific Research Relative to Tobacco

La Mesa del Tabaco desactiva casi el 100% de anuncios ilegales de tabaco en los últimos dos años

Fuente: Mesa del Tabaco

A unique and innovative solution contributing to SDG 15 as it aims to nurture the kind of planned forest growth that perfectly mimics nature.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Evaluating Fungicide Programs for Black Shank in Flue-Cured Tobacco

Managing black shank disease in tobacco remains a critical challenge for growers, especially in areas with a history of the disease. To help identify the most effective fungic … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

2024 Fungicide Programs for Target Spot in NC Flue-Cured Tobacco

A field trial was conducted at the Upper Coastal Plains Research Station in Rocky Mount, NC, to evaluate different fungicide programs for managing target spot in tobacco. The … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

La Guardia Civil y la Mesa del Tabaco firman un acuerdo para la lucha contra el comercio ilícito de tabaco

Fuente: Mesa del Tabaco

PMI's ALP program and Sustainable Tobacco Supply Chain framework

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Find out how Philip Morris International has helped farmers in the East African country overcome water access challenges.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Find out how the Philip Morris team in Serbia are taking a proactive approach to preventing minors from accessing smoke-free alternatives.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Learn how Philip Morris Brazil is working to protect, preserve, and improve water supplies for local communities.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Learn how Philip Morris International is working in Malawi to provide women with a source of income and a path to independence.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Find out how Papastratos, Philip Morris International’s affiliate in Greece, is working to combat the damage of the country’s devastating forest fires with a pioneering reforestation program.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Discover how a team of female “social mobilizers” are helping rural farming communities in Pakistan thrive by educating and empowering the women of the household.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Learn how Philip Morris International (PMI) is enabling strong collaboration across its supply chain to achieve shared sustainability goals.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

PMI’s investment in a local Indonesian Waste Bank collaboration could generate a societal benefit equivalent to six dollars for every one dollar invested, if the right conditions are met, and taking into consideration social and environmental returns.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Friend of the Earth, a global eco-certification body and part of the World Sustainability Organization (WSO), has taken up PMI’s methodology as the foundation for a new sustainable tobacco leaf curing certification.

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

The Omni™ offers a summary of the global Tobacco Harm Reduction evidence base created over the last decade.

Fuente: BAT Sustainability

We are transforming. New opportunities are emerging to capture consumer moments, and to satisfy changing consumer preferences

Fuente: BAT Sustainability

We rely on natural resources to run our business. Securing them and minimising their use are critical to delivering our strategy

Fuente: BAT Sustainability

Inadequate Tobacco Taxes Threaten Global Tobacco Control Progress

Fuente: Tobaccoatlas

Read our latest results and view our latest presentations about how the business is performing as we build A Better Tomorrow™

Fuente: BAT Sustainability

Tobacco Taxes in Europe: Challenges and Necessary Reforms for a Tobacco-Free Future

Fuente: Tobaccoatlas

Our Combined Annual and Sustainability Report features all of our key business and sustainability information in one place. You can also view previous annual and sustainability reporting here

Fuente: BAT Sustainability

Key takeaways from the launch of the Tobacco Atlas 7th edition

Fuente: Tobaccoatlas

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Fuente: BAT Sustainability

Zimbabwe to Phase Out Ethylene Dibromide

The institution wants to ensure that the country’s leaf tobacco meets international standards.

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Philip Morris International publishes its first Human Rights Report

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

"A remarkable year"—PMI's Integrated Report 2022 highlights progress we're making toward our smoke-free ambition

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

STMA Appoints New Deputy Director

This appointment follows a series of corruption investigations targeting senior officials at China’s tobacco industry regulatory body.

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Philip Morris International introduces new biodiversity and water ambitions

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

FDA Submits Proposal to Limit Nicotine

Proponents believe the measure would be a ‘game changer’ in the effort to eliminate tobacco use.

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Philip Morris International’s 2040 net-zero target verified by the SBTi

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Promoting climate justice in global supply chains

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

PMI integrates smoke-free transformation into funding strategy

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Turkmenistan Hikes Tobacco Import Tax

Effective Jan. 1, the rate will be 25 percent of the customs value.

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

A Platform for Dialogue

With its Omni tool, BAT has released a dynamic, science-based guide to tobacco harm reduction.

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Why climate justice matters more than ever before—and what companies should do about it

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Zoom in: Preserving nature

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Toward Pure Leaf

With its new Pure-F sorter, Koerber Technologies removes undesired materials from tobacco at the earliest possible point.

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

The Paradox of Publicity

While commercial promotions have been severely restricted, media stories, however negative, are keeping tobacco in the picture.

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Zoom in: Post-consumer waste

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Focus on: Harnessing green energy in Indonesia

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Choppy Waters

New taxes and regulations are reshaping the tobacco markets in the Baltic countries.

Fuente: Tobacco Reporter

Stepping toward success with treadle suction pumps in Mozambique

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Serbia’s Philip Morris affiliates are serious about youth access prevention

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Water guardians—protecting one of nature’s most valuable resources in Brazil

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Supporting female entrepreneurship in Malawi

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Rising from the ashes—replanting Greece’s fire-ravaged forests

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

The women breaking cultural barriers in Pakistan

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Perfect Forest™

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Fostering a lasting impact on our supply chain

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

Applying impact valuation and Social Return On Investment methodologies to PMI’s Waste Bank project in Indonesia

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

PMI’s monitoring-verification and reporting framework for sustainable leaf curing fuel is adopted by a global certification body

Fuente: PMI Sustainability

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Fuente: PMI Sustainability

2024 Universal Sustainability Report

Fuente: Universal Good Agricultural Practices

2018 ULT Sustainability Review

Fuente: Universal Good Agricultural Practices

2019 Universal Sustainability Report

Fuente: Universal Good Agricultural Practices

2020 Universal Sustainability Report

Fuente: Universal Good Agricultural Practices

2021 Universal Sustainability Report

Fuente: Universal Good Agricultural Practices

2022 Universal Sustainability Report

Fuente: Universal Good Agricultural Practices

2023 Universal Sustainability Report

Fuente: Universal Good Agricultural Practices

La regulación del tabaco podría afectar al tejido socioeconómico de Extremadura, poniendo en riesgo más de 2.100 empleos y la estabilidad de 3.000 familias

Fuente: Mesa del Tabaco

La Mesa del Tabaco rechaza el empaquetado genérico y alerta de pérdidas de hasta 460 millones y 5.600 empleos

Fuente: Mesa del Tabaco

El empaquetado genérico de los productos del tabaco en España provocaría la pérdida de hasta 460 millones de euros y cerca de 6.000 empleos

Fuente: Mesa del Tabaco

El sector del tabaco contribuye con 420 millones de euros a la economía de Canarias.

Fuente: Mesa del Tabaco

La Mesa del Tabaco repartirá 15.000 ceniceros portátiles durante las fiestas del Orgullo LGTBIQA+ en Madrid

Fuente: Mesa del Tabaco

Abierto el plazo de solicitud de ayudas a empresas para participar en el Salón Gourmets de Madrid

El Diario Oficial de Extremadura (DOE) ha publicado la convocatoria de ayudas de la Consejería de Economía, Empleo y Transformación Digital, a través de Extremadura Avante Servicios [...]

Fuente: Extremadura Avante

2024 Tobacco Variety Webinar

Join us on December 19th at 9:00 a.m. for a flue-cured tobacco variety webinar! This event is hosted by the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Services in Johnston and Wilso … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

Tropical Storm & Hurricane Preparation & Recovery

Tropical storms and hurricanes are unfortunate events that are sometimes experienced by people living in North Carolina. Informed decisions must be made in the days before and … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

NC State University – Tobacco Connection: Vol. 1, Num. 3

August 23rd, 2024-In the wake of Tropical Storm Debby, many individuals throughout the tobacco supply chain have asked what the impact will be moving forward. While it is too … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

NC State University – Tobacco Connection: Vol. 1, Num. 2

The 2024 growing season continues to present challenges, this time in the form of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Debby.This is a rather interesting (and concerning) system because i … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

EUROPEAN COMMISSION REPLIES TO TOBACCO EUROPE’S ON POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONCERNS

The post EUROPEAN COMMISSION REPLIES TO TOBACCO EUROPE’S ON POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONCERNS appeared first on Tobacco Europe.

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

Tobacco Monitor – May 2024 – Nº41

Listen to the Tobacco Monitor May 2024 Overview CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Become an ITGA member to get the latest tobacco production statistics: See more Higher prices in [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

NC State University – Tobacco Connection: Vol. 1, Num. 1

May 18thTransplanting progress has significantly slowed over the past two weeks due to heavy rainfall. Since May 1st, tobacco research stations in Kinston, Rocky Mount, Clayto … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

TOBACCO EUROPE’S LETTER TO THE COMMISSION ON POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The post TOBACCO EUROPE’S LETTER TO THE COMMISSION ON POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST appeared first on Tobacco Europe.

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

El Ministerio de Agricultura deniega a Extremadura el uso del 1,3-dicloropropeno para el cultivo del tabaco

Fuente: Junta de Extremadura. Sanidad Vegetal

Cooperativas Agro-alimentarias alerta de la baja contratación en los seguros agrarios

La institución extremeña asegura que esta situación se debe al incremento de hasta un 300% en el precio de las pólizas de cultivos como la cereza, el tomate o el tabaco

Fuente: Hoy Agro _ Industria

TOBACCO EUROPE JOINS EUROPEAN INDUSTRY’S CALL TO RELAUNCH COMPETITIVENESS

The post TOBACCO EUROPE JOINS EUROPEAN INDUSTRY’S CALL TO RELAUNCH COMPETITIVENESS appeared first on Tobacco Europe.

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

Tobacco Monitor – April 2024 – Nº40

Listen to the Tobacco Monitor April 2024 Overview CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Check ITGA 2024 Americas Regional Meeting Official Press Release: See more Brazilian tobacco sales [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

Tobacco Monitor – March 2024 – Nº39

Listen to the Tobacco Monitor February 2024 Overview CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Check ITGA’s COP10 Reflections: See more Zimbabwe expects tobacco production to reach 250 [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

Molds and Menaces: Tobacco Greenhouse Diseases and the Like

With tobacco in the greenhouse and warmer temperatures coming soon, there is a higher risk of diseases caused by pathogens that thrive in warm, humid conditions. A few disease … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

Tobacco Monitor – February 2024 – Nº38

Listen to the Tobacco Monitor February 2024 Overview CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Check ITGA’s WHO FCTC COP10 full coverage: See more Tanzania aims to be Africa’s number [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

ITGA 2024 Americas Regional Meeting discusses COP10 conclusions with a focus on Brazil 

Tobacco growers’ associations from Argentina, Brazil and the United States took part in the meeting hosted by Afubra, with a high level of participation from different [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

TOBACCO EUROPE WRITES TO THE OMBUDSMAN ON CONCERNS REGARDING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS OF THE LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR TOBACCO CONTROL

The post TOBACCO EUROPE WRITES TO THE OMBUDSMAN ON CONCERNS REGARDING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN THE EVALUATION PROCESS OF THE LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR TOBACCO CONTROL appeared [...]

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

Identifican un nuevo gen implicado en la reparación del daño en el ADN

Una investigación del Grupo de señalización celular en patologías clínicas de la Universidad de Extremadura (UEx) ha identificado una función no conocida hasta ahora del gen STIM1 [...]

Fuente: UEX Cultura Científica

SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENTS PUBLICATION DELAY – TOBACCO EUROPE’S REACTION TO BELGIAN PRESIDENCY’S CLAIMS

The post SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENTS PUBLICATION DELAY – TOBACCO EUROPE’S REACTION TO BELGIAN PRESIDENCY’S CLAIMS appeared first on Tobacco Europe.

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

US DOL to Speak at Raleigh Tobacco GAP Meeting

Mr. Brian Pasternak with the US Department of Labor will participate in the February 2nd Tobacco GAP meeting in Raleigh. All H2A employers are invited to attend, regardless of … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

Tobacco Monitor – January 2024 – Nº37

Listen to the Tobacco Monitor January 2024 Overview CLICK HERE TO LISTEN Follow ITGA on Twitter @TobaccoGrowers for the latest tobacco sector updates See more Adverse [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

2024 NC State University Tobacco Short Course Applications Available

The Tobacco Faculty at NC State University are pleased to announce plans for the 2024 Tobacco Short Course. The application deadline is January 5th, 2024, after which, applica … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

2023 Flue-Cured Tobacco OVT Data

As 2023 draws to a close, many growers are shifting their focus to the 2024 growing season. Every season begins with variety selection decisions. We are pleased to release OVT … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

2023 Update – Flue-Cured Tobacco Disease Rating for Black Shank

The2023 Flue-Cured Tobacco Disease Ratingsfor black shank are available atFlue-Cured Variety Resistance Guide.Information was generated for commercially available varieties ba … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

Tobacco Monitor – December 2023 – Nº36

Listen to the Tobacco Monitor December 2023 Overview CLICK HERE TO LISTEN The 85th edition of ITGA's Tobacco Courier is now published See more The number of registered [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

Response DG SANTE on Procedural shortfalls regarding consultation process – November 2023

The post Response DG SANTE on Procedural shortfalls regarding consultation process – November 2023 appeared first on Tobacco Europe.

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

Investigadores de la UEx publican el informe "Hábitos de consumo de productos derivados del tabaco en Extremadura 2022"

El grupo de Decisión e Inferencia Bayesiana de la Universidad de Extremadura ha publicado un informe con los resultados de la encuesta sobre HÁBITOS DE CONSUMO  DE PRODUCTOS DERIVADOS [...]

Fuente: UEX Cultura Científica

Tobacco Europe observations to DG SANTE on procedural shortfalls Consultation process – August 2023

The post Tobacco Europe observations to DG SANTE on procedural shortfalls Consultation process – August 2023 appeared first on Tobacco Europe.

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

Tobacco Courier nº85 Edition English 2023

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Fuente: ITGA. News

Tobacco Monitor – November 2023 – Nº35

Listen to the Tobacco Monitor November 2023 Overview CLICK HERE TO LISTEN ITGA 2023 Annual General Meeting in Tanzania gathered tobacco growers from around the world See [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

AGM 2023, Recap

DOWNLOAD FILES AGM 2023 RELEASE ENG AGM 2023 RELEASE ESP AGM [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

AGM 2023

DOWNLOAD FILES AGM 2023 RELEASE ENG AGM 2023 RELEASE ESP AGM 2023 RELEASE PT [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

Grabación de la jornada «Nuevas metodologías para el estudio de patógenos en material vegetal de reproducción» – 26 de septiembre 2023-

Grabación de la jornada «Nuevas metodologías para el estudio de patógenos en material vegetal [...]

Fuente: PTI. Noticias

Tobacco Monitor – October 2023 – Nº34

Listen to the Tobacco Monitor October 2023 Overview CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TGA's 2023 Annual General Meeting will take place in Tanzania from 29th October to 1st November  See [...]

Fuente: ITGA. News

MEMBER COMPANIES’ COMMITMENTS TO KEY INTERNATIONAL MARKETING PRINCIPLES

The post MEMBER COMPANIES’ COMMITMENTS TO KEY INTERNATIONAL MARKETING PRINCIPLES appeared first on Tobacco Europe.

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

TPD review: Final step of the consultation process

The post TPD review: Final step of the consultation process appeared first on Tobacco Europe.

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

DG SANTE influence on think tanks based in Brussels

The post DG SANTE influence on think tanks based in Brussels appeared first on Tobacco Europe.

Fuente: Tobacco Europe

Tobacco Greenhouse Water Testing

Ready or not, tobacco greenhouse season is here!! This is the annual reminder to have your greenhouse source water tested! The link below contains relevant information for how … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

La nueva alternativa para que el tabaco sobreviva

El proyecto Newcotiana, de la UPV y CTAEX, busca cambiar los usos convencionales de la planta del tabaco con modificaciones genéticas

Fuente: Hoy Agro _ innovación

El Ayuntamiento de Jaraíz convoca el XLVIII Concurso del tabaco y el pimiento

El Ayuntamiento de Jaraíz convoca la cuadragésimo octava edición del tradicional concurso del tabaco y el pimiento con motivos de las Fiestas de agosto 2022. Habrá premios de 200, [...]

Fuente: Diario de la Vera

Un estudio analizará los costes de producción del tabaco y tomate de industria

La Junta de Extremadura y la Universidad de Extremadura (UEx) firman un acuerdo de colaboración para comprobar su viabilidad y su incidencia económica en las zonas rurales

Fuente: Hoy Agro _ Industria

Fernández Vara firma el documento de apoyo al acuerdo de colaboración entre Deltafina SRL e Ibertabaco SC para la compra de tabaco Virginia y Burley E

El presidente de la Junta de Extremadura, Guillermo Fernández Vara, ha firmado este viernes en Mérida el documento de apoyo del Ejecutivo regional al acuerdo de colaboración entre [...]

Fuente: Diario de la Vera

El Alcalde de Jaraíz Luis Miguel Nuñez “Solicita una inmediata rectificación por tan inoportunas declaraciones sobre el cultivo del tabaco”

El Alcalde de Jaraíz de la Vera a través de su Facebook personal ha emitido el siguiente comunicado por las declaraciones realizadas este lunes en el programa MasterChef sobre el cultivo [...]

Fuente: Diario de la Vera

El Alcalde de Aldeanueva Francisco Javier Garcia Bejar pide un baño de humildad a MasterChef después de las inoportunas y erróneas declaraciones sobre el Cultivo de Tabaco

Tras las declaraciones vertidas durante la emisión del programa, MasterChef el pasado lunes 13 de junio por dos de sus colaboradores, Jordi Cruz y Pepe Rodríguez, en relación al cultivo [...]

Fuente: Diario de la Vera

El Diario Oficial de Extremadura notifica la resolución de pago del sexto año de compromiso de la ayuda a la producción integrada del tabaco

La Consejería de Agricultura, Desarrollo Rural, Población y Territorio ha publicado en el Diario Oficial de Extremadura (DOE) el anuncio que notifica la resolución de pago del sexto [...]

Fuente: Diario de la Vera

El extremeño Teófilo Moreno es reelegido presidente del grupo de tabaco en el COPA-COGECA

El extremeño y compañero de UPA Teófilo Moreno será, de nuevo, el encargado de llevar la voz de los agricultores de tabaco de la región a Europa al ser reelegido por unanimidad [...]

Fuente: Diario de la Vera

2022 Tobacco Production Meetings

Major changes are coming in 2022 for county tobacco meetings.Since the creation of the US Tobacco GAP Program in 2012, the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service has pro … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

Applications Available for the 2022 NC State Tobacco Short Course

The NC State Tobacco Short Course will return in in 2022! If you are a young tobacco farmer or new to the tobacco industry, we’d like to see you at our event.This progra … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

December Webinar Series

December Tobacco Extension Webinar SeriesJoin us for a series of tobacco-focused webinars in December! These events will be held in lieu of Tobacco Day 2021, which has been ca … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

El jaraiceño Nicasio López Bote presidirá los próximos dos años la Interprofesional del Tabaco

La OITAB celebra asamblea general en Navalmoral de la Mata

Fuente: Hoy Agro _ Industria

Newcotiana, el proyecto que busca darle un valor añadido al cultivo del tabaco

Sábado, 10 Julio 2021 El CTAEX colabora con el proyecto Newcotiana, una iniciativa de investigación e innovación que utiliza nuevas tecnologías de mejora vegetal para producir [...]

Fuente: La Besana_

From the Field – Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 5

April 30th-After a brief pause, transplanting season has resumed and moves ahead at a fast pace. We were fortunate that the Coastal Plain was largely spared from widespread fr … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

From the Field – Agronomy Notes: Vol. 5, Num. 4

April 1, 2021-As we gear up for transplanting and general field work, we also find ourselves making a number of crop management decisions. Many of the decisions we make revolv … Continue Reading

Fuente: Tobacco Growers Information

Otras posibles vidas para la planta de tabaco

Genética. El proyecto Newcotiana de la UPV y el centro extremeño Ctaex busca modificar este cultivo para darle otros usos

Fuente: Hoy Agro _ innovación

La caída de la producción del tabaco traería la ruina

José Luis Llerena, director de CTAEX, considera que no hay alternativas viables al tabaco en la zona, pero se trabaja para conseguir complementarias

Fuente: Hoy Navalmoral

Philip Morris y la UEx preparan su edición más innovadora

Fuente: Hoy Agro _ innovación

«España es el país mejor posicionado en el sector tabaquero»

Destaca el esfuerzo de los agricultores para modernizarse y la profesionalidad de los trabajadores de Cetarsa

Fuente: Hoy Agro _ Industria