Regulation: Cannabis – USA
October 2026: Federal Cannabis Rescheduling Process Temporarily Paused at the DEA Amid New Review The long-awaited federal administrative process to reclassify cannabis from Schedule I
October 18, 2026
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Global Vape Market
October 2026: China Deepens Tax Overhaul, Eliminating VAT Rebates for E-Cigarette Exports In a progressive tightening of fiscal policies governing key manufacturing sectors, Chinese regulatory
October 16, 2026
Cannabis: USA
October 2026: Connecticut’s Cannabis Market Sees Falling Prices and Cooling Sales in 2026 Connecticut’s legal cannabis market is experiencing a notable shift as retail prices
October 15, 2026
Perlz: Dissolvable Nicotine Pearls
Perlz Guide: Japan Tobacco’s Dissolvable Nicotine Pearls vs. Traditional Nicotine Pouches The smoke-free nicotine landscape continues to evolve rapidly with Japan Tobacco (JT) – the
October 14, 2026
Sesh Pouches & Flavors
What are Sesh pouches? Sesh+ is a nicotine pouch brand launched in the U.S. in late-2021 by Sesh Products. Headquartered in Austin, Texas and founded
October 13, 2026
USA: Cigar Market
October 2026: Higher Retail Prices Keep U.S. Convenience Store Cigar Revenue Flat at $4.11 Billion Total U.S. convenience store cigar sales remained virtually unchanged year-over-year
October 3, 2026
Heated Tobacco: Products
September 2026: REJO Expands European Footprint with Heat-Not-Burn “Puff-Twice” Technology Heat-not-burn (HNB) brand REJO has announced its expansion across Europe, showcasing its proprietary “puff-twice” technology.
September 17, 2026
Soluble Nicotine Products
August 2026: Soluble Nicotine Products Emerge as the Next Billion-Dollar Oral Nicotine Opportunity A new category of nicotine products is emerging alongside the rapid expansion
August 29, 2026
Cannabis: Canada
August 2026: Canadian Legal Cannabis Retail Reaches Record CA$517.8 Million in June Canada’s legal adult-use cannabis sector has reached a landmark milestone. Newly released retail
August 27, 2026
ESSE
August 2026: KT&G’s Esse Brand Surpasses ₩2 Trillion in Sales on Strong Overseas Demand Annual sales for KT&G’s ultra-slim cigarette brand, Esse, surpassed ₩2 trillion
August 24, 2026
Nicotine Pouches: International Markets
August 2026: ASF Launches LOOP Nicotine Pouches in South Africa as Altria and KT&G Target Global Expansion Swedish manufacturer ASF (Another Snus Factory) has officially
August 3, 2026
ALP Nicotine Pouches
August 2026: ALP Launches “Frontier Collection” Nicotine Pouches ALP Supply Co. LLC has released a limited-edition product line called the “Frontier Collection,” available exclusively through
July 24, 2026
Heated Tobacco: Markets
July 2026: JT Drives Heated Tobacco Growth with ¥800 Billion Investment Plan Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) is sharpening its focus on the next-generation tobacco category,
July 24, 2026
JUUL: News
July 2026: Delaware Judge Allows Second Lawsuit Challenging JUUL Rescue Deal to Proceed JUUL Labs will face a second shareholder lawsuit challenging the rescue financing
July 15, 2026
VEEV Vapes
June 2026: Philip Morris International (PMI) Expands Vaping Portfolio with European Roll-Out of VEEV ONE PLUS Philip Morris International (PMI) is officially extending its closed-pod
July 2, 2026
Smoking Cessation Products
June 2026: FDA Delays Approval of Achieve’s Cytisinicline Over Manufacturing Issues The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declined to approve Achieve Life Sciences’s
June 23, 2026
Velo Pouches: International Markets
June 2026: VELO Standardizes Nicotine Strength Spectrum to Simplify Product Selection Nicotine pouch brand VELO has outlined a standardized nicotine strength classification system designed to
June 20, 2026
UK: Cigar Market
June 2026: The Structural Shift in the UK Cigar Market: The Rise of the Cigarillo Segment The UK cigar category accounts for more than £350
June 17, 2026
The Evolving Economics and Demographics of American Cannabis
The Evolving Economics and Demographics of American Cannabis: A Market Analysis From a niche counterculture product to a multi-billion-dollar commercial engine, the American cannabis landscape
May 28, 2026
Cannabis: International Markets
[For the developments in the USA and Canada, refer to Cannabis: USA and Cannabis: Canada] May 2026: Global Cannabis Prices Fall Sharply as Oversupply Intensifies
May 22, 2026
Disposable E-cigarette Ban
May 2026: Germany Plans Ban on Disposable Vapes Over Fire, Environmental and Youth Concerns German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has announced plans to ban the
May 10, 2026
FRE Pouches & Flavors
What are FRE pouches? FRE is a nicotine pouch brand that was introduced in the U.S. market in 2019. FRE nicotine pouches are manufactured by Nu-X
April 11, 2026
Zone Pouches & Flavors
What are Zone pouches? Zone is a nicotine pouch brand launched in the U.S. in February 2024. Zone nicotine pouches are manufactured by TJP Labs
April 4, 2026
E-cigarette Market
March 2026: Vaping Use Surges in Thailand Despite Longstanding Ban E-cigarette use in Thailand has increased sharply despite the country maintaining a strict ban on
March 27, 2026
On Plus (on! PLUS) Nicotine Pouches
March 2026: on! PLUS Expands Nationwide Retail Availability in the U.S. Altria announced the national retail expansion of on! PLUS nicotine pouches. on! PLUS is
March 24, 2026
lil
March 2026: KT&G’s Lil Able Surpasses 1 Million Devices as Heated Tobacco Business Approaches ₩1 Trillion KT&G’s heated tobacco device Lil Able has surpassed 1
March 13, 2026
Zonnic: Canada
March 2026: Alberta Urges Federal Government to Ease Nicotine Pouch Restrictions Amid Black Market Concerns Alberta’s provincial government has formally urged Canada’s federal authorities to
March 3, 2026
Copenhagen Pouches
Copenhagen Pouches are a tin of moist smokeless tobacco, commonly known as dipping tobacco in the United States, in pouch format. Copenhagen is a prominent
February 11, 2026
Geek Bar Vapes & Flavors
Geek Bar Vapes: A Comprehensive Look at Its Rise, Popularity, Controversies, and Future Geek Bar is a vape brand, mostly recognized for its disposable vapes
February 10, 2026
Grizzly Tobacco: Pouches & Flavors
What are Grizzly pouches? Grizzly Tobacco, commonly misspelled as Grizzle Tobacco, is a popular brand of moist tobacco (dip) produced by the American Snuff Company,
January 30, 2026
Cannabis: Taxation – USA
January 2026: Cannabis Sales Tax Hike Takes Effect In Maine Sales taxes on the purchase of adult-use cannabis products increased from 10% to 14% in
January 12, 2026
Cannabis: Market Outlook – USA
U.S. Cannabis Industry at a Crossroads: Policy Shifts, Market Pressures and Strategic Trends Heading Into 2026 The U.S. cannabis industry experienced a year of extraordinary
January 3, 2026
Geekbar: Shortage in the U.S.
December 2025: Illicit Vape Influx and Geek Bar’s Market Return – How U.S. Shutdown Dynamics Fueled a Surge Chinese export data reveal a dramatic rebound
December 17, 2025
Velo Pouches
December 2025: VELO celebrates Formula 1 victory VELO owner-British American Tobacco (BAT) celebrates dual McLaren F1 win (both Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships) with a VELO
December 13, 2025
Vape Ban
Governments around the world have responded to the rapid commercial growth of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS, commonly “vapes” or “e-cigarettes”) with a wide range
November 3, 2025
Nicotine Pouch Market
September 2025: British American Tobacco launched new VELO Shift in Sweden British American Tobacco (BAT) launched the new VELO Shift in Sweden. VELO Shift nicotine
September 17, 2025
NJOY Vapes
NJOY is founded in 2007 as one of the first vape companies in the U.S. and had a turbulent ride before becoming a wholly owned
September 11, 2025
iSenzia
iSenzia is a flavored heatstick with no tobacco marketed by Imperial Brands for exclusive use with Pulze tobacco heating devices. Imperial Brands first introduced iSenzia
August 20, 2025
Elf Bar
Elf Bar Vapes: A Comprehensive Look at Its Rise, Popularity, Controversies, and Future Elf Bar is a Chinese brand of electronic cigarettes produced by iMiracle
July 2, 2025
Pipe Tobacco
June 2025: Global pipe tobacco sales, outside China, reached $7.5 billion in 2024 In 2024, global pipe tobacco sales, outside China, reached 128,000 tons –
July 1, 2025
Little Cigars
June 2025: Global little cigar sales dropped 4% in 2024, outside China Little cigar sales, outside China, dropped 3.9% to 18.4 billion sticks in 2024.
July 1, 2025
Cannabis: Companies
June 2025: Cannabis vape products provider Papa Medical sets terms for $5 million IPO Papa Medical, which sells branded cannabis vape devices primarily in North
June 28, 2025
Regulation: Cannabis – International
[For the regulatory developments in the USA, refer to Regulation: Cannabis – USA] June 2025: Thailand moves to recriminalize cannabis Thai Government moves to recriminalize
June 27, 2025
International Cigar Market
June 2025: The Dominican Republic remains the world’s top exporter of premium cigars The Dominican Republic remains the world’s top exporter of premium cigars, producing
June 26, 2025
Cigarette Market
June 2025: 5.1 trillion cigarettes were sold in the world in 2024 In 2024, global sales volume of legal cigarettes reached 5.1 trillion sticks –
June 5, 2025
Nicotine Pouch Sizes & Shapes
Nicotine pouches have surged in popularity over the past few years, particularly in the United States and the United Kingdom. What was once a niche
May 15, 2025
Philip Morris vs. Philip Morris
Philip Morris Company: Philip Morris was a real person – a British tobacconist and entrepreneur – who founded what would eventually become the largest publicly-traded
April 15, 2025
VUSE Vapes: USA
VUSE is an American brand of vape products launched in the U.S. in June 2013 by the R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, an operating company of
April 6, 2025
Vape Phone Case
The Humo Case sits at a weirdly fascinating intersection of gadget culture and nicotine tech: a protective iPhone shell with a full-blown disposable vape built
April 2, 2025
Beyond Nicotine
In addition to transformation to Reduced-Risk Products (Next Generation Products, Smokefree products), major tobacco companies are increasingly exploring growth opportunities in adjacent business areas that
April 1, 2025
NJOY Vapes
NJOY is founded in 2007 as one of the first vape companies in the U.S. and had a turbulent ride before becoming a wholly owned
March 19, 2025
Velo Plus: USA
March 2025: VELO reached 10% share in the US, driven by the Velo Plus launch According to the latest NielsenIQ report (for the week ending
March 18, 2025
Raz Vape
Raz Vape, a subsidiary of Geek Bar, became a prominent brand in the US vape market for its high-performance disposable vape devices with a diverse range
March 11, 2025
Cigarette
Cigarette: a slender roll of cut tobacco enclosed in paper and meant to be smoked Less commonly spelled as cigaret, especially among older generations in the
March 5, 2025
Camel Snus
Camel Snus is a smokeless, spit-free tobacco product marketed in the U.S. by Reynolds American, a wholly-owned subsidary of British American Tobacco (BAT). Packaged in
March 4, 2025
Rogue Pouches & Flavors
What are Rogue pouches? Rogue is an all-American, 100% tobacco leaf-free and sugar-free nicotine pouch brand that was introduced in the U.S. market in 2018. Rogue
February 25, 2025
Juice Head Pouches & Flavors
What are Juice Head pouches? Juice Head is a nicotine pouch brand launched in the U.S. in late-2022 by Streamline Vape, known for its Juice
February 23, 2025
Caffeine Pouches: Rise of Pocket-Sized Energy Among Gamers
Gaming and caffeine have always had a strong relationship. Whether it’s slamming energy drinks during a late-night raid or sipping cold brew while grinding ranked
February 15, 2025
Caffeine Pouches: Questions and Answers
Are caffeine pouches legal? Caffeine pouches are legal in the U.S. Moreover, caffeine is not an age-restricted substance; unlike nicotine, caffeine is not subjected to
February 14, 2025
Hyde Vapes
Hyde, or commonly known as Hyde Bar, is a vape brand that gained significant popularity in the United States, particularly among younger users. Hyde was
February 11, 2025
Velo Plus Flavors
What is Velo Plus? Velo Plus is a new line of nicotine pouches launched in the USA by Reynolds American – the second largest tobacco
February 9, 2025
Nicotine gum
Nicotine gum is an over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) product designed to help smokers quit by gradually reducing their nicotine dependence. It provides a controlled
February 8, 2025
Disposable Vapes & Big Puff Vapes
A disposable vape is a single-use electronic cigarette designed for convenience and simplicity. Unlike rechargeable vapes, disposable vapes come pre-filled with e-liquid and have a
February 2, 2025
Alp Nicotine Pouches: Tucker Carlson
In November 2024, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson launched ALP, a brand of tobacco-free nicotine pouches, in partnership with Turning Point Brands. This venture
February 1, 2025
Copenhagen Tobacco
Copenhagen is one of the most well-known and enduring brands of dipping tobacco in the United States. Copenhagen is owned by U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company
January 29, 2025
E-cigarette Manufacturing
January 2025: Chinese e-cigarette exports continue to decline According to the data from the General Administration of Customs, the export value of Chinese electronic cigarettes
January 21, 2025
Grizzly Dip [Moist Tobacco]
Grizzly Moist Smokeless Tobacco, commonly misspelled as Grizzle, is a popular dip brand marketed by the American Snuff Company, an operating company of British American
January 20, 2025
Marlboro Alternatives
Marlboro has long dominated the cigarette market in the United States, becoming nearly synonymous with smoking itself. Its iconic branding – built on the rugged,
January 16, 2025
Lucy Pouches & Flavors
What are Lucy pouches? Lucy is a nicotine pouch brand launched in 2020 by Lucy Goods. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Lucy Goods is founded
January 15, 2025
Flava Vape: Questions and Answers
What happened to Flava Vape? Why is Flava closed? In March 2024, amid allegations of illegal marketing to minors and tax evasion, the Department of
January 11, 2025
Skoal Moist Tobacco
Skoal is a well-known brand of moist smokeless tobacco (dipping tobacco, dips) in the United States, owned and marketed by U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (USSTC),
January 9, 2025
Quit smoking – Stop smoking
Myths and Facts About Nicotine Nicotine is often misunderstood. Some people believe it causes cancer. Others think switching to nicotine alternatives is just as harmful.
January 8, 2025
on! Pouches & Flavors
What are on! nicotine pouches? on! is a compact, discreet, and 100% tobacco leaf-free nicotine pouch brand that has rapidly grown into one of the
January 6, 2025
Marlboro Brand
Marlboro is a prominent American cigarette brand owned by Philip Morris USA (an operating company of Altria, ticker: MO) in the United States and Philip
January 1, 2025
Natural American Spirit
Natural American Spirit, often abbreviated as American Spirit, is a brand of smokes known for its additive-free offerings. Established in 1982 by a group of
December 28, 2024
Nicotine Lozenges
Quitting smoking is no small feat – it’s a journey filled with challenges and triumphs. But what if there was a simple, effective way to
December 26, 2024
Newport
Newport is a brand of menthol cigarettes widely recognized and consumed in the United States. Known for its strong menthol flavor and association with urban
December 24, 2024
Snuff
There are more than 40 types of smokeless tobacco products that are consumed through the nose or mouth and there are more than 300 million
December 20, 2024
SWIC Heated Tobacco Device
Altria starts the test marketing of its proprietary heated tobacco device, SWIC, in the UK through online sales. SWIC works exclusively with KETLE Capsules and provides up
December 13, 2024
Zippo Lighters
Zippo lighters are iconic, reusable metal lighters known for their windproof flame and distinctive “click” sound when opened or closed. They’re often associated with ruggedness,
December 5, 2024
Marlboro Red
Marlboro Red refers to the full-flavor version of Marlboro cigarettes. It’s the classic and original Marlboro product – often associated with the iconic Marlboro Man
December 2, 2024
VUSE Vapes: International
Originally, Vype was the vape brand launched by British American Tobacco (BAT) in international markets. Following BAT’s acquisition of the remaining outstanding shares of Reynolds
November 26, 2024
Marlboro Black
Marlboro Black in the USA is a line of cigarettes under the Marlboro brand, produced by Altria’s Philip Morris USA subsidary. The most notable aspect
November 21, 2024
Marlboro NXT
Marlboro NXT is a cigarette with crushable capsule produced by Philip Morris USA, a subsidiary of Altria Group. Marlboro NXT comes in a full-flavor variety
November 20, 2024
Snuff: USA
From Colonial Habit to Niche Market Snuff, a finely ground smokeless tobacco product, has long occupied a peculiar position in the American tobacco landscape. The
November 13, 2024
Marlboro Rewards
Marlboro Rewards, officially known as Marlboro Rewards & Offers, is a loyalty program created by Philip Morris USA (PM USA), an operating company of Altria
November 5, 2024
Marlboro Coupons
Marlboro coupons have long been a part of the brand’s marketing strategy, offering adult smokers the opportunity to save money on cigarette purchases while engaging
November 4, 2024
Sensa Vape: USA – Research
October 2024: Researchers found no nicotine or nicotine analogs in Sensa vape samples Sensa vape launched by RJ Reynolds Vapor Company (RJRVC), an operating company
October 25, 2024
Sensa Vape: USA – Commercial Update
October 2024: Sensa reaches 2.9% volume share in the US At the 2024 Capital Markets Day, Sensa owner Reynolds American (London-based British American Tobacco’s U.S.
October 17, 2024
What is HHC? What is THC?
Cannabis contains a lot of compounds, and many of them are cannabinoids – active chemicals that interact with our body’s endocannabinoid system. Below is a
October 1, 2024
Flava Vape Philippines
The Philippines is a US$200 million e-cigarette market with an annual growth rate of mid-teens. Until recently, the controversial Flava brand claimed to be the
September 7, 2024
Easy Cigarette
Easy cigarette may refer to menthol cigarettes, slim or superslim cigarettes, herbal cigarettes and super low tar cigarettes, depending on the context. These products are
September 1, 2024
Sensa Vape: USA
Sensa is a nicotine-free, fruit-flavored disposable vape launched in the USA on July 1, 2024, by R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (RJRVC), an operating company of
August 28, 2024
Nicotine Pouch Manufacturing
Nicotine pouches were first developed two decades ago in Sweden. They were created as a modern, tobacco-free alternative to snus, a traditional Swedish product that
June 28, 2024
Cigarettes Brands
Cigarettes & Brands: a compilation of top brand of smokes – both cigarettes and mass-market cigars. Backwoods: Owned by Imperial Brands. Mass market cigar brand
June 12, 2024
Tobacco Products
Smokeless tobacco: Usually consumed orally or nasally, without burning or combustion. There are two main types of smokeless tobacco: snuff and chewing tobacco Smoking tobacco:
June 6, 2024
Nootropic Pouches
Nootropics are substances that supposedly improve cognitive functions, mainly executive functions, memory, creativity, or motivation, in healthy individuals. Also called “smart drugs” or “cognitive enhancers,”
June 1, 2024
Energy Pouches: Caffeine Pouches
When we feel the need for a boost, we traditionally resort to nicotine and caffeine as an “every day use” booster – mostly consumed in
May 23, 2024