Philip Morris AI Campaign Ruled as Illegal Advertising by Dutch Watchdog
The Dutch Advertising Code Committee reprimanded Philip Morris for using AI to generate thousands of public submissions to an EU tobacco consultation.
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Ohio Supreme Court Weighs State Power to Sue Tobacco Shops Over Federal Rules
The Ohio Supreme Court is reviewing whether state officials can use consumer-protection laws to sue retailers for selling federally unauthorized nicotine produc
Nicotine Gum Outperforms Counseling for Smokeless Tobacco Cessation in New Trial
A 2026 study in Scientific Reports finds 2mg nicotine gum manages withdrawal symptoms more effectively than behavioral counseling in dental settings.
HBI Innovations Acquires RAW Genetics IP to Consolidate Global Brand Identity
HBI Innovations, the parent company of RAW rolling papers, has acquired the RAW Genetics trademark to unify its brand and prepare for future category expansion.
FDA Clears Four More on! Nicotine Pouches as Flavor Debate Reignites
The FDA has authorized four on! PLUS nicotine pouch products from Altria subsidiary Helix Innovations, marking a significant milestone in the PMTA review pilot.
Pouches Take Over the Backbar as Cigarettes Lose Shelf Space
New 2026 data shows oral nicotine pouches now claim over 50% of smokeless sales, forcing convenience stores to shrink cigarette displays in favor of higher marg
Fake Nicotine Pouches Rolled Off a Kaunas Production Line: Inside the EU's Latest Counterfeit Bust
European investigators dismantle a sophisticated illegal factory in Lithuania producing over 330,000 boxes of counterfeit nicotine pouches for global markets.
California Seizes $168 Million in Illicit Tobacco and Cannabis Since 2019
California tax authorities have pulled $168 million in unregulated products off shelves, including $22 million in the first half of 2026 alone.
British American Tobacco Raises $1.5 Billion as Smokeless Nears 20% of Revenue
BAT prices a $1.5 billion debt offering as its smoke-free portfolio—including Velo and Vuse—now accounts for nearly a fifth of total group revenue.
Stop Overpaying: The Truth About Cherokee vs. Farmer's Gold
Discover the best value in 2026 by comparing Cherokee vs. Farmer's Gold pipe tobacco. Learn where to buy bulk bags online and save on high-quality blends.
Swedish Study Finds Mouth Lesions in 79% of Nicotine Pouch Users — With Major Caveats
A Karolinska Institutet study found oral tissue lesions in 79% of pouch users, though researchers note the sample was not representative of all users.
Maya Selva Named Knight of the Legion of Honor: France Recognizes Cigar Pioneer
Maya Selva, founder of Maya Selva Cigars, has been appointed Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur, a rare national distinction for the premium cigar industry.