Menthol

EQS-News: Symrise AG again raises sales significantly in 2023

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

The Symrise Group generated sales of € 4,730 million in the 2023 fiscal year, an increase of 2.4 % in the reporting currency.

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  • The Symrise Group generated sales of € 4,730 million in the 2023 fiscal year, an increase of 2.4 % in the reporting currency.
  • Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, Chief Executive Officer of Symrise AG: “2023 was again a successful year of growth for Symrise.
  • Despite the good sales development in the 2023 fiscal year, earnings remained below expectations.
  • The cost of goods sold increased slightly faster than sales, which was mainly attributable to higher raw material and manufacturing costs.

Vape & Go – Online Vaping Store in the UK Launches New Range of Disposable Vapes

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

“Vape and Go is the UK’s leading vaping retailer online,” said a spokesperson for Vape & Go – Online Vaping Store in the UK.

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  • “Vape and Go is the UK’s leading vaping retailer online,” said a spokesperson for Vape & Go – Online Vaping Store in the UK.
  • “We are dedicated to bringing customers the best possible vaping products at the lowest possible prices.
  • As one of the leading vape stores in the UK, we take immense pride in offering top-quality vaping products and exceptional customer service.
  • Additionally, the online vape store has a hassle-free return policy that makes it easy for customers to return or exchange any product that doesn’t meet their expectations.

Health groups call on Federal government to deliver on its commitment to protect kids against nicotine addiction

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Monday, February 19, 2024

While the government's existing proposal would exempt mint/menthol, health groups have argued that a complete ban on non-tobacco flavours is required to protect young people from nicotine addiction, as mint/menthol is the second-most popular flavour amongst youth and young adults .

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  • While the government's existing proposal would exempt mint/menthol, health groups have argued that a complete ban on non-tobacco flavours is required to protect young people from nicotine addiction, as mint/menthol is the second-most popular flavour amongst youth and young adults .
  • The ad also calls for swift action to protect minors against the sale and promotion of nicotine pouches, namely by making them a prescription-only product.
  • Making nicotine pouches available on a prescription-only basis would give time to both federal and provincial governments to establish a proper regulatory framework.
  • We hope that the government will be consistent in protecting kids from nicotine addiction and will rapidly move to ban all flavours in vaping products.

CDC's Tips From Former Smokers® Launches New Ads to Encourage People to Quit Smoking

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Monday, February 5, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign returns today with new ads to encourage people to quit smoking. This year, seven new people are featured in the ads sharing their stories about how cigarette smoking and smoking-related diseases have negatively impacted their lives. 

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers ® (Tips®) campaign returns today with new ads to encourage people to quit smoking.
  • The Tips campaign promotes messages and free resources to help adults quit smoking.
  • She wants to encourage other LGBTQ+ people who smoke to love themselves and protect their health by quitting smoking.
  • For free quit smoking resources and more information about the Tips campaign, including links to the ads, visit www.cdc.gov/Tips .

Dr. Akua Ampadu Advises on Ways to Stay Protected and Alert This Cold and Flu Season

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

New York City-based Internal Medicine Physician and Self-Proclaimed Burnout Warrior Akua Ampadu, M.D.

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  • New York City-based Internal Medicine Physician and Self-Proclaimed Burnout Warrior Akua Ampadu, M.D.
  • , is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of individuals by offering easy-to-follow tips for staying protected this season.
  • Dr. Ampadu states, "Typically, January witnesses a surge in cold and flu cases due to the increased spread of germs with most people staying indoors as much as possible with the temperature drop.
  • It's crucial to prioritize protecting yourself and your family by maintaining a robust immune system and ensuring your medicine cabinet is well-stocked.

American Lung Association's 2024 'State of Tobacco' Report Reveals Alarming Impact of Tobacco, Urges White House to Act on Menthol Cigarettes

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

This year's report highlights the public health perils of menthol tobacco use and the failure of the White House to finalize the rules to end menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2023.

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  • This year's report highlights the public health perils of menthol tobacco use and the failure of the White House to finalize the rules to end menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2023.
  • Right now, President Biden can take action and save lives if he finalizes the rules to end the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
  • Menthol cigarettes make it both easier to start and harder to quit by reducing the harshness of the smoke and cooling the throat.
  • The Lung Association calls on the White House to urgently finalize rules to end the sales of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the U.S. to save lives now.

Sarna® Unveils Much Anticipated Rebrand and Reformulations of Its #1 Dermatologist-Recommended Topical Anti-Itch Lotions

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Therapeutics, a division of Crown Laboratories, Inc. ("Crown"), is proud to announce Sarna®, with a brand heritage of over 40 years and known for its #1 dermatologist recommended steroid-free anti-itch lotions, has refreshed its brand look and is launching new formulas for the brand's two hero SKUs. These updates mark the brand's first significant change since Crown acquired it in 2018.

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  • The reformulation features an updated active ingredient combination comprised of 1% Pramoxine Hydrochloride and 0.5% Menthol.
  • Pramoxine Hydrochloride, a trusted anti-itch solution, targets nerve receptors to temporarily alleviate itchiness safely while providing cooling comfort to itchy skin.
  • "Sarna's commitment to improving the lives of those dealing with skin conditions is commendable," said Dr. Suneel Chilukuri , Board Certified Dermatologist.
  • To accompany the reformulations, Sarna has also undergone a rebrand with a new and improved look and bottle with an easy-open pump.

Joint Federal Operation Results in Seizure of More Than $18 Million in Illegal E-Cigarettes

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SILVER SPRING, Md. , Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in collaboration with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), announced the seizure of approximately 1.4 million units of unauthorized e-cigarette products, including brands such as Elf Bar, which according to the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey, is the most commonly used brand among youth e-cigarette users. The estimated retail value of the seized products totals more than $18 million. The seizures were part of a three-day joint operation, which resulted in the seizure of 41 shipments containing illegal e-cigarettes. 

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  • The seizures were part of a three-day joint operation, which resulted in the seizure of 41 shipments containing illegal e-cigarettes.
  • "The FDA is committed to continuing to stem the flow of illegal e-cigarettes into the United States," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D.
  • The FDA and CBP conducted the joint operation at a cargo examination site at Los Angeles International Airport, where the team examined incoming shipments for potentially violative items.
  • Upon examining shipments, all of which originated in China, the team found various brands of illegal flavored disposable e-cigarette products.

Milam & Greene Whiskey Releases White-Tailed Buck Single Barrel Bourbon -- The Fifth and Final Edition in The Wildlife Collection

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Monday, December 11, 2023

BLANCO, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milam & Greene Whiskey is introducing its fifth and final release in the 2023 Wildlife Collection, White-Tailed Buck Single Barrel Bourbon, a limited-edition, cask-strength bourbon. Each release in the Milam & Greene Wildlife Collection highlights how the weather in the Texas Hill Country impacts the aging process of their whiskey and honors the local Texas wildlife that thrives in this challenging environment. White-Tailed Buck Single Barrel Bourbon will be available exclusively on the Milam & Greene Whiskey website and in the distillery tasting room beginning at 3:00 p.m. (CST) on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

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  • The fifth release in the 2023 Milam & Greene Whiskey Wildlife Collection, White-Tailed Buck Single Barrel Bourbon will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. (CST), on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
  • BLANCO, Texas, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Milam & Greene Whiskey is introducing its fifth and final release in the 2023 Wildlife Collection, White-Tailed Buck Single Barrel Bourbon, a limited-edition, cask-strength bourbon.
  • Milam & Greene White-Tailed Buck Single Barrel Bourbon is pulled from cask #518, with only 259 bottles available of this extremely limited, 131.2 Proof cask-strength release.
  • Milam & Greene Wildlife Collection, White-Tailed Buck Single Barrel Bourbon was distilled in Tennessee with a mash bill of 84% corn, 8% rye, and 8% malted barley.

Truth Initiative Urges Swift Action to Prevent Delay in Removing Menthol and Cigar Flavors, Citing Serious Health Implications

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Truth Initiative is deeply concerned over the Administration's delay in finalizing crucial rules aimed at removing menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and eliminating all characterizing flavors from cigars. The originally anticipated timeline for these rules, set for August 2023, has now been extended to March 2024. This delay not only puts the rules at risk of never being finalized but also represents a significant victory for Big Tobacco's well-documented exploitative practices, all at the expense of our nation's public health.

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  • The originally anticipated timeline for these rules, set for August 2023, has now been extended to March 2024.
  • The unjustifiable delay we are witnessing will inevitably result in more smokers and more lives lost.
  • Prohibiting menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes can prevent an estimated 92,000 to 238,000 smoking-related deaths among Black Americans, as stated by the FDA.
  • We cannot afford to wait any longer for the menthol and flavored cigar rules to be enacted.