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Illinois Weighs New Restrictions on Remote Tobacco Sales - Tobacco Reporter
The Bill would impose a 45% tax on tobacco products sold remotely, capturing online and mail-order transactions that have escaped enforcement.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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Lucy Goods Settles S.F. Pouch Case for $1M - Tobacco Reporter
The settlement stems from a 2024 lawsuit alleging that several online retailers violated San Francisco’s comprehensive flavored tobacco ban.
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January 9, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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Russian Leader Says Generational Bans are Ridiculous - Tobacco Reporter
Vladislav Grib said such measures would create unequal classes of citizens, encourage proxy purchasing, and lead to human rights violations.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:45 PM
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Texas Tobacco Company Sues Manufacturer for Contract Breach - Tobacco Reporter
Hestia claims that Nasco violated the agreement by imposing unjustified price increases and undermining market relationships.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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Pakistan Bill Would Treat Vape Like Cigarettes - Tobacco Reporter
The legislation would regulate vapes similarly to cigarettes, banning all advertising, requiring child-resistant packaging, health warnings, and age verification.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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Altria Pushes to End Juul’s ITC Patent Investigation - Tobacco Reporter
The filing argues the investigation violates the Appointments Clause, improperly insulates ITC administrative law judges, and infringes Article III limits.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Zimbabwe Tells Tobacco Farmers to Stop Planting, Get Tending - Tobacco Reporter
A national crop and livestock assessment later this month is expected to confirm strong early performance and yield prospects.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:44 PM
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Zhilai Sci Collaborates for Nicotine Vending - Tobacco Reporter
The free-standing machines can hold up to 488 items, support mixed regulated and non-regulated sales in a single transaction.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Cuban Cigar Company Repurposing Tobacco Waste - Tobacco Reporter
The initiative supports sustainability by maximizing industrial byproducts, reducing pressure on agricultural land, and creating environmentally friendly materials.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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Korea Says Tobacco Toll is $30B as Court Ruling Approaches - Tobacco Reporter
Health officials say the findings strengthen the NHIS’s damages claim against KT&G, Philip Morris Korea, and BAT Korea
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January 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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Habanos S.A. Co-Owner Extradited to China - Tobacco Reporter
Billionaire businessman Chen Zhi was extradited to his native China following his arrest over an alleged multibillion-dollar cryptocurrency scam tied to human trafficking and forced labor.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:19 PM
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Overseas Seizures Show Korea Used as Tobacco Smuggling Hub - Tobacco Reporter
According to the KCS, major seizures included roughly 760,000 packs in the United States, 380,000 in Hong Kong, 260,000 in the United Kingdom, and 230,000 in Taiwan.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Philippines Cracking Down on Illicits, Many Drug Laced - Tobacco Reporter
The crackdown comes amid broader concerns about illicit nicotine products entering the Philippine market.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:09 PM
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New Tractors Strengthening Cuba’s Tobacco Production - Tobacco Reporter
In Pinar del Río, which produces 70% of Cuba’s tobacco, 75 tractors were delivered alongside photovoltaic systems for irrigation and lighting.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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Europe Helping Offset China Losses in Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Exports - Tobacco Reporter
The European Union emerged as the standout growth market this season, with export values skyrocketing by 64.5%, going from $103.1 million to $169.6 million.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:57 PM
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Universal CEO Presenting at ICR Conference 2026 - Tobacco Reporter
Preston D. Wigner, chairman, president, and CEO, will deliver a company presentation on January 13, beginning at 2 p.m. EST.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:56 PM
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Zimbabwe’s Tobacco Success Is a Policy Achievement. The Opportunity Now Is Execution. - Tobacco Reporter
Zimbabwe’s tobacco industry is one of the country’s clearest demonstrations of what is possible when national vision is matched with consistent, deliberate policy execution.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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FDA Pushed on ‘De Facto’ Vape Ban by 5th Circ. - Tobacco Reporter
Counsel argued the FDA violated the Tobacco Control Act by imposing new, unwritten standards without notice-and-comment rulemaking.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Guam Tobacco Retail Compliance Tops 97% - Tobacco Reporter
Officials credited strong enforcement and education efforts, including GBHWC’s Merchant Education Outreach Program, launched in 2025.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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Malaysian Health Minister Says Vape Ban to Begin with Open Systems - Tobacco Reporter
Reports indicate that the ban is expected to be implemented in mid-2026.
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January 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Nabis Acquires Major Share of Calif. Cannabis Market - Tobacco Reporter
The deal adds roughly $13 million in assets and $20 million in gross sales, strengthening Nabis’ technology-driven infrastructure to support scaling demand.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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22nd Century Files PMTA Renewal - Tobacco Reporter
22nd Century says VLN remains the first and only combustible cigarette authorized by the FDA to reduce the health harms of smoking.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM
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Truth Initiative Report Says Industry Targeting Youth - Tobacco Reporter
Data show that about one-third of youth and young adults used “smart” vapes in the past month, while nicotine pouches became the fastest-growing nicotine category.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
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PCA26 Registration Opens - Tobacco Reporter
The Premium Cigar Association announced that registration is open for its trade show, taking place April 17–20 in New Orleans.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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Cannabis Use Growing, Intertwined with Nicotine - Tobacco Reporter
Researchers report that simultaneous cannabis and vape use is especially common among young adults who use nicotine.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:13 PM