Retailers Crown 2026 'Hot New Products': White Owl and on! PLUS Take Top Backbar Honors
CStore Decisions' 2026 contest reveals the top-performing backbar trends: seasonal cigarillos and next-gen nicotine pouches dominate retailer scorecards.
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Nicotine Gummies and 'Cocrystals': Chinese Patents Hint at the Future of Oral Nicotine
New Chinese patent filings reveal R&D into dual-layer nicotine gummies and stable 'cocrystals,' signaling a global race to innovate beyond the standard pouch.
Australia's Record Tobacco Raid: 100 Gas Stations Hit as Black Market Hits 80%
Operation Shorthand raids 100+ Metro Petroleum sites as data reveals illicit tobacco may now account for 80% of Australian nicotine consumption.
95%-Less-Nicotine Cigarette Goes National: 22nd Century Targets 5,000 Stores
22nd Century Group plans to double its VLN retail footprint to 5,000 stores, testing consumer demand for the FDA-authorized reduced-nicotine cigarette.
How to Pick the Best Filtered Cigars for a Smooth Mellow Smoke
Discover the best filtered cigars for a smooth, mellow smoke, featuring top-ranked brands like Djarum and Remington for a refined, gentle tobacco experience.
Senate Inquiry Launched Into Federal Flavored Vape and Kratom Policy Decisions
Senator Ron Wyden opens a corruption inquiry into the federal government's shift on flavored nicotine and kratom, citing concerns over industry donations.
Global Leaf Glut Squeezes Tobacco Trade: Universal Corp Reports Q1 Fiscal 2027 Loss
Universal Corporation reports a $5 million net loss as a global tobacco leaf oversupply leads to cautious buying and a 12% revenue drop in fiscal Q1 2027.
2026 Golden Harvest Pipe Tobacco: All Blends Ranked
Explore the best Golden Harvest pipe tobacco blends of 2026. Our expert review ranks every flavor, comparing natural vs. full flavor for the ultimate RYO experience.
Turning Point Brands Q2 2026: Oral Nicotine Sales Surge 54% as Zig-Zag Remains Stable
Turning Point Brands reports a 23% jump in consolidated net sales, driven by triple-digit growth in its modern oral nicotine pouch portfolio.
Wholesale Cigar Prices Just Went Up: Inside the August Increase From STG's U.S. Divisions
Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s U.S. divisions, Forged and General Cigar Co., implemented a wholesale price increase averaging 3.5% to 4.2% this August.
Spain Proposes Sweeping Outdoor Smoking Ban Targeting Terraces, Beaches, and Hookah
Spain's new draft law seeks to ban smoking and hookah on terraces, beaches, and parks, signaling a major shift in European tobacco regulation.
Russian Strikes Destroy Tobacco Warehouses in Ukraine, Wiping Out Millions in Stock
Overnight strikes in Ukraine destroyed JTI and Imperial Brands warehouses, causing millions in losses and killing six workers at nearby logistics centers.