Tag: tobacco

John Drummond, chief executive, Scottish Grocers’ Federation.

Oz rogue cigs up says KPMG

THE first report on illegal tobacco in Australia released since the introduction of plain packaging last year claims the problem has worsened with the...
We’re winning tobacco war

We’re winning tobacco war

Health minister claims authorities efforts are squeezing illicit trade but inspector’s report says smugglers aren’t punished AUTHORITIES in Scotland and the rest of the UK...
Europe bans small packs

Europe bans small packs

20-pack to be minimum cigarettes sale, No RYO sizes below 20g & E-cigs given regulatory reprieve TOBACCO retailers in the UK will no longer be...

MEPs lobbied on Euro tobacco vote

THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has asked Scotland’s six members of the European Parliament to vote against European Tobacco Directive proposals being debated this month....

BAT extends capsules

CAPSULE technology is now available across the Pall Mall Click On range. The company claims to be the first in the market to put...

Dominating the indie gantries

THE recession has seen smokers scanning the shelves for the best value on offer. And that has led to a growth in PMPs on...
KIK, the new range of disposable and re-chargeable electronic cigarettes marketed by Supreme Imports. The firm says the range provides a high-quality product at a competitive retail price.

E-cigs ready for take-off? Firms in marketing drive

With decisions on product licensing announced the way is clear for brands to invest and develop for the long term ELECTRONIC cigarettes have been around...

Tobacco firms bid to save 10-packs

BRITAIN’S biggest tobacco firms are backing a bid to stop changes to European retail regulations that would ban the sale of packs of cigarettes...

Scotland to go it alone on plain packs, retailer groups slam Holyrood plan

Retailer groups slam Holyrood plan to switch to standardised tobacco packs after Westminster says wait and see REPRESENTATIVE groups for convenience store operators, and newsagents...

Swan’s packaging is feeling groovy

SWAN, the RYO filters and papers specialist, is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a range of limited-edition packaging. The pop-art designs are available on Slim...

Papers added to the 25 – Golden Virginia launch

IMPERIAL Tobacco has launched its roll-your-own tobaccos Golden Virginia Classic and GV Smooth in new 25g packs with cut-corner cigarette papers. The firm said the...

Cutter’s new aim is true – Artificial-free flavour

FROM this month roll-your-own smokers will be able to choose tobacco brand Cutters Choice with no artificial flavours. The new Cutters Choice - A True...
May 31 was the World Health Organisation’s 2013 No Tobacco Day. One of the world’s biggest tobacco companies wonders if anti-smoking lobbyists have properly thought through the issues

Be careful what you wish for

May 31 was the World Health Organisation’s 2013 No Tobacco Day. One of the world’s biggest tobacco companies wonders if anti-smoking lobbyists have properly...
Menthol and flavoured tobacco products could be banned in the EU if the currently proposed Tobacco Directive is approved.

Flavoured cigs for Euro ban?

MORE restrictions on cigarette sales could be in the pipeline, following an agreement on the European Commission’s Tobacco Directive last month. If the European Parliament...
Some small stores say they are seeing increased tobacco sales while they can still display tobacco but others have seen no positive effect.

C-stores mixed on dark smokes effect

Popularity of tobacco PMPs gives convenience an advantage say some retailers. But others say ‘no change’. WILL Scotland’s c-stores and CTNs see a boost in...
Holborn Smotth Tatse from JTI. Available in 10g and 20g, price-marked and non-price-marked packs from 8 July

Smooth operator in 10 and 20

THE value segment of the booming RYO tobacco market has a new contender from this month, when tobacco giant JTI launches new Holborn Smooth...