Health Groups Sue FDA Over 'Lax' Enforcement of Unauthorized Vapes and Pouches
A coalition of health groups and parents has sued the FDA, alleging a May 2026 guidance creates an illegal 'safe harbor' for unauthorized nicotine products.
A Lancet Journal Reignites the 'Safer Nicotine' Debate: New Zealand as a Case Study
New research in The Lancet Regional Health explores how regulated smoke-free nicotine alternatives contributed to New Zealand's rapid decline in smoking rates.
Turning Point Brands Pushes ALP Nicotine Pouches Into 11 International Markets
Turning Point Brands scales up ALP nicotine pouches with a July 2026 international rollout and a new Lithuanian manufacturing deal to produce 50 million units.
VELO Chases the Flavor Trend: BAT's Pouch Brand Rolls Out Exotic 2026 Additions
British American Tobacco expands its VELO nicotine pouch lineup with tropical and spicy profiles like Guava Jalapeño, signaling a shift away from mint dominance
Wall Street Warms Back Up to Tobacco in 2026: The Shift to Smoke-Free Formats
Tobacco stocks are outpacing the S&P 500 in 2026 as Philip Morris and Altria pivot from cigarettes to high-growth nicotine pouches and heated tobacco systems.
Energy-Drink Nicotine Pouches Go Mainstream: SNÜ’s ‘Fizzy Energy’ Joins Growing Flavor Trend
SNÜ launches 'Fizzy Energy' nicotine pouches, signaling a shift toward beverage-inspired flavors like soda and energy drinks in the oral nicotine market.
Hawaii Becomes First State to Ban Disposable Vapes: A Shift in Nicotine Regulation
Governor Josh Green signs a historic statewide ban on disposable vapes effective 2027, signaling a new era of strict nicotine product registries and enforcement
Pipe Tobacco and Smokeless Face 2026 Tax Squeeze as Michigan Leads Multi-State Push
Michigan proposes nearly doubling taxes on pipe tobacco and snuff, part of a 2026 wave of statehouse efforts to hike rates on non-cigarette nicotine products.
Imperial Brands Doubles Down on Smoke-Free Bets in 2026 Strategy Update
Imperial Brands reports double-digit growth in next-generation products like vapes and pouches, signaling a strategic shift away from traditional combustible vo
Stronger Nicotine Pouches Hit the Shelf: Rogue Max and on! PLUS Push Strengths Higher
Rogue Max and on! PLUS lead a new industry trend toward higher nicotine strengths, offering experienced adult users doses up to 15mg in softer, moist formats.
Big Tobacco's Smokeless Turn: British American Tobacco to Cut 9,000 Jobs
British American Tobacco announces a massive restructuring, cutting 9,000 jobs to pivot toward smokeless products like Velo and Vuse as cigarette volumes declin
FDA Clears ZYN to Advertise Lower Risk Than Cigarettes in Historic First
The FDA has authorized 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products to be marketed as a lower-risk alternative to cigarettes, marking a first for the oral nicotine category.
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