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“Change is the norm for us”
08 Jan 2010.
Steve Frankham, Cerulean’s new managing director
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The tobacco user of the future
08 Jan 2010.
As the environment for tobacco products is constantly changing, owing to increasing regulation, higher taxation or the global recession, it is becoming ever more important to track consumer preferences closely.
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In search of the core smoker
08 Jan 2010.
Who is the tobacco consumer, and how will he or she change their preferences in the future? Here is an exclusive analysis of the characteristics of a tobacco consumer, the future of the global smoking population and the quest for the core smoker.
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| Global compass |
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Syria | A thriving market
08 Jan 2010.
The Syrian tobacco market, dominated by the state-run General Organisation of Tobacco (GOT), is witnessing substantial growth on the back of rising domestic demand and export of Syrian tobacco leaf.
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Baltic States | Smuggling still thriving in the Baltic States
08 Jan 2010.
In Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, the European Union’s recently agreed tax increase on tobacco products, aimed at tackling illicit trade, is likely to backfire.
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Europe | Plagued by decline and tough regulation
08 Jan 2010.
Measured by what has been happening in the European cigarette market over the past ten to fifteen years, 2008 and what we have seen of 2009 has not been that bad.
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South Korea | New trade deal could boost tobacco business
08 Jan 2010.
A recent, major bilateral trade deal negotiated between the European Union (EU) and South Korea will create a near-free trade zone between these important trading partners.
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Leaf perspectives
08 Jan 2010.
Antonio Abrunhosa, chief executive of the International Tobacco Growers Association (ITGA), on Canada’s recently approved Bill C-32.
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Building on a vision
08 Jan 2010.
In the summer of 2009, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) surprised the tobacco world by making inroads into the leaf-dealing sector.
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Specialisation may be the future
08 Jan 2010.
US leaf is about as uncertain as it has ever been. Instability and government involvement rule the headlines.
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Only a token quantity
08 Jan 2010.
In 2000, Japan was a leading destination for exports of flue-cured leaf from the United States with the shipment of 18,916 tonnes, valued at USD 139 million (EUR 95 million).
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Getting the best start for the seed
08 Jan 2010.
Effect of naturally-occurring chemicals in mainstream and secondary smoke remains the overriding concern and consideration for tobacco as a fumitory material.
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Overall market trends shape rebuild demand
08 Jan 2010.
The rebuilt tobacco machinery sector is one of the industry sectors that has clearly profited from the current economic downturn.
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Holding it all together
08 Jan 2010.
Adhesive may be the smallest component of a cigar, cigarette or pack, but without the “glue” to hold it all together, even the most exquisite tobacco blend, cutting edge filter, perfect paper or hot pack design are doomed, not to forget the tax stamp.
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| Components |
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New combination filter launched
08 Jan 2010.
Filtrona Filter Products has introduced a new filter which combines different technologies. The company has also carried out a study on effect of carbon weight and smoking regimes on super slim carbon filters, the results of which are now available.
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| Packaging & design |
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Seeing the trends in the brands
08 Jan 2010.
As the tobacco industry becomes increasingly regulated, films play an important part in finding new ways to enhance packs so that they stand out from competing brands.
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“An extremely high level of security”
08 Jan 2010.
TJI interview with Mark McGlade, director business development at Ingenia Technology
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| Products & trends |
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Regulation screw tightened further
08 Jan 2010.
A new Canadian law banning the sales of cigarettes and cigarillos containing any flavourings and additives is the most recent in a series of restrictions imposed by Canadian public authorities on tobacco companies.
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New minimum levels of EU duty likely to depress demand
08 Jan 2010.
Minimum excise duty rates on tobacco products across the European Union (EU) are rising and at rates that will almost certainly depress demand.
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Tax increases challenge RYO segment
08 Jan 2010.
Having always been a less costly alternative to highly taxed factory-made cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco has become even more popular during the economic crisis. However, tax increases in the most important markets may hamper further growth in the sector.
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FDA update, part one: New guidances issued
08 Jan 2010.
In November 2009, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued two final guidances that apply to tobacco product manufacturers under the Tobacco Act.
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FDA update, part two: Challenges to FDA’s authority
08 Jan 2010.
Shortly after President Obama had signed the Tobacco Act into law in June 2009, giving the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate tobacco, manufacturers filed the first lawsuits against it.
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| Events |
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Tabinfo Asia 2009: battle of the spirits
08 Jan 2010.
Despite good intentions, this year’s Tabinfo Asia 2009 in Bangkok proved to be a trade fair with a difference, a veritable obstruction course for organisers and exhibitors alike.
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International Pro Carton Congress 2009
08 Jan 2010.
“Promoting brand values through sustainability and packaging” was this year’s topic, with presentations on corporate responsibility, eco-intelligent products, a new study on consumer attitudes to sustainable packaging and culminating in the Pro Carton/ECMA Awards 2009.
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World Tobacco India 2010
08 Jan 2010.
World Tobacco India 2010 will provide the ideal forum with a market-leading conference, offering attendees the chance to strengthen their knowledge on leaf tobacco.
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World Tobacco Expo 2011
08 Jan 2010.
From 8 to 10 November 2011, the German city of Munich will host World Tobacco Expo 2011, the tobacco industry’s next big event. As response shows, the organisers have made a wise decision to choose Europe’s biggest tobacco market as a venue.
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