Tobacco industry

Canadian Cancer Society supports annual cost recovery fee on tobacco companies

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星期二, 十一月 21, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is expressing support for an annual cost recovery fee on tobacco companies included as a legislative commitment in the federal government's Fall Economic Statement.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is expressing support for an annual cost recovery fee on tobacco companies included as a legislative commitment in the federal government's Fall Economic Statement.
  • "The tobacco industry has caused the tobacco epidemic and should reimburse the federal government's cost of responding to it," says Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cancer Society.
  • "The Canadian Cancer Society has advocated in support of a cost recovery fee for many years, and we look forward to its adoption and effective implementation," adds Cunningham.
  • "The cost recovery fee complements other federal tobacco control measures including plain packaging, tobacco taxation, and a new round of health warnings including warnings on each individual cigarette."

Cigarette Inner Liner Market to Surge to $120 Million by 2034 as Health and Regulatory Landscape Shifts | Future Market Insights, Inc.

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023
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This comprehensive report explores the industry's critical shaping factors, challenges, and investment opportunities, providing valuable insights for businesses navigating this dynamic market landscape.

Key Points: 
  • This comprehensive report explores the industry's critical shaping factors, challenges, and investment opportunities, providing valuable insights for businesses navigating this dynamic market landscape.
  • Cigarette Inner Liner Market Forecast by Aluminium Foil and Printing Paper, Global Growth Opportunities, and Revenue Forecast, from 2024 to 2034
    The global cigarette inner liner market is anticipated to register a valuation of US$ 82.6 million in 2024 and reach up to US$ 120.0 million by 2034.
  • The global market is estimated to secure a CAGR of 3.80% during the forecast period.
  • Promote Security: The demand for cigarette inner liners to protect tobacco products with advanced technologies drives market growth.

Cigarette Inner Liner Market to Surge to $120 Million by 2034 as Health and Regulatory Landscape Shifts | Future Market Insights, Inc.

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星期四, 十一月 16, 2023
Tobacco industry, Attention, Growth, Printing, Holography, Automation, Heated tobacco product, Internet, Environment, Global Expansion Summit, Digitalization, Drug

This comprehensive report explores the industry's critical shaping factors, challenges, and investment opportunities, providing valuable insights for businesses navigating this dynamic market landscape.

Key Points: 
  • This comprehensive report explores the industry's critical shaping factors, challenges, and investment opportunities, providing valuable insights for businesses navigating this dynamic market landscape.
  • Cigarette Inner Liner Market Forecast by Aluminium Foil and Printing Paper, Global Growth Opportunities, and Revenue Forecast, from 2024 to 2034
    The global cigarette inner liner market is anticipated to register a valuation of US$ 82.6 million in 2024 and reach up to US$ 120.0 million by 2034.
  • The global market is estimated to secure a CAGR of 3.80% during the forecast period.
  • Promote Security: The demand for cigarette inner liners to protect tobacco products with advanced technologies drives market growth.

Health Canada makes it legal for flavoured nicotine products from Imperial Tobacco to be sold to children

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星期二, 十一月 14, 2023
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OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 14, 2023 /CNW/ - Health Canada has approved the sale of flavoured nicotine pouches by Imperial Tobacco Canada Ltd. in such a way that the products can be legally sold to children of any age.
  • On July 18, 2023, a sister company of Imperial Tobacco was given approval to sell flavoured nicotine pouches under the Natural Health Product Regulations, with the products containing nicotine but not tobacco.
  • It is completely legal for stores to sell these flavoured nicotine pouches to children of any age.
  • How can it possibly be legal to sell to children flavoured nicotine products from a tobacco company?"

New Canadian Cancer Statistics report reveals lung cancer death rates are declining faster than any other cancer type in Canada

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星期三, 十一月 8, 2023
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The annual report – Canadian Cancer Statistics 2023 – was developed by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee in collaboration with CCS, Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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  • The annual report – Canadian Cancer Statistics 2023 – was developed by the Canadian Cancer Statistics Advisory Committee in collaboration with CCS, Statistics Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada.
  • While the age-standardized lung cancer death rates have decreased substantially, an estimated 20,600 people are expected to die from lung cancer (9,800 females and 10,800 males) in Canada in 2023.
  • The most significant reason that lung cancer death rates are improving is due to a reduction in commercial tobacco use, which is the leading risk factor for lung cancer.
  • "By investing more into lung cancer research, we gain critical insights about lung cancer and disease progression that will enable us to develop better treatments for lung cancer patients."

Significant Decline in E-cigarette Use Among High School Students Indicates Progress, Yet Challenges Persist in Youth Tobacco Prevention

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星期四, 十一月 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The release of the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) marks a notable achievement in the fight against youth tobacco use. The data show a substantial reduction in current (past 30 day) e-cigarette use among high school students, dropping to 10.1% in 2023 versus 14.1% in 2022, the lowest point in almost a decade. As a result, current use of any tobacco product by high school students declined by an estimated 540,000 students, from 2.51 million in 2022 to 1.97 million in 2023.

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  • As a result, current use of any tobacco product by high school students declined by an estimated 540,000 students, from 2.51 million in 2022 to 1.97 million in 2023.
  • Multiple product use among middle school students has also increased with 2.5% of students reporting using more than one tobacco product, up from 1.5% in 2022.
  • With e-cigarettes remaining the most commonly used tobacco product among all youth since 2014, the survey also highlights the persistent concern of nicotine dependence.
  • Also making an impact is Truth Initiative's free digital curriculum, Vaping: Know the Truth , designed for middle and high school students.

Over 300 Faith Leaders Tell President Biden They Support FDA Rules to Prohibit Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars

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星期二, 十月 31, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a letter to President Biden , 311 faith leaders from across the country expressed strong support for the FDA's rules to prohibit the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a letter to President Biden , 311 faith leaders from across the country expressed strong support for the FDA's rules to prohibit the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
  • The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids commends these faith leaders for speaking out in support of the FDA rules to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
  • The FDA on Oct. 13 sent its long-awaited rules to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review.
  • The faith leaders' letter urges President Biden to ensure that the rules are finalized and implemented without delay.

GENAI CEO PROVIDES CORPORATE UPDATE

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星期二, 十月 31, 2023
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Ryan Selby, CEO of the Company, comments, "we see tremendous potential for SpeakGPT and are working diligently to deliver a functional and useful product to the market."

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  • Ryan Selby, CEO of the Company, comments, "we see tremendous potential for SpeakGPT and are working diligently to deliver a functional and useful product to the market."
  • The Company previously announced in its May 23, 2023 press release that it had incorporated a new subsidiary called GenAI Tobacco Inc. ("GenAI Tobacco") of which GenAI holds 80% of the equity interest.
  • GenAI Tobacco was incorporated with the intention of building a large language model ("LLM") dedicated to harnessing the power of AI for the tobacco industry.
  • We anticipate launching a beta version of the widget product on a number of websites within the next 30 days."

Greenbutts and Filtrona announce joint development agreement to produce biodegradable filters

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星期二, 十月 24, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Greenbutts and Filtrona today announce a partnership to manufacture biodegradable filters for tobacco companies in the U.S., demonstrating a shared commitment to meet growing demand for sustainable plastic-free filters.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Greenbutts and Filtrona today announce a partnership to manufacture biodegradable filters for tobacco companies in the U.S., demonstrating a shared commitment to meet growing demand for sustainable plastic-free filters.
  • Under the joint development agreement (JDA), Filtrona will lease a manufacturing machine from Greenbutts to produce biodegradable filters using proprietary technology.
  • Greenbutts, with its consumer-centric and breakthrough innovation hub, joins Filtrona with its 90-year expertise in delivering innovative filter solutions.
  • Working together, Greenbutts and Filtrona can meet consumer demand, support industry ESG commitments, and meet rigorous regulatory compliance requirements.

Majority of Canadians want provincial governments to use the current insolvency process to force Big Tobacco to phase out cigarette sales

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星期二, 九月 26, 2023
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The survey was conducted from August 30 to September 9 among 2,709 Canadians.

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  • The survey was conducted from August 30 to September 9 among 2,709 Canadians.
  • The results also show that when choosing between a phase-out and a cash settlement, many more Canadians (38%) would support a phase-out over a cash settlement (15%).
  • The provincial lawsuits have effectively bankrupted the industry, and governments must now choose between allowing the insolvency proceedings to sustain the commercial tobacco trade or to force manufacturers to phase out tobacco sales."
  • This is a unique opportunity to phase out cigarette sales, protect youth and public health and to secure huge saving in health care costs.