Tags : Tobacco

Tobacco

Major drop in tobacco deliveries to French tobacconists

Are anti-tobacco measures finally bearing fruit in France? Judging by the most recent figures, it seems to be the case. Over the past year, tobacco deliveries to tobacconists have dropped considerably. Could this news signal the “end of tobacco addiction”? Statistics provided by Logista are helpful, indeed. In between June 2017 and June 2018, cigarette […]En savoir plus

Miscellaneous

The American Cancer Society supports vaping to help fight tobacco

The American Cancer Society (ACS) recently revealed that the general population has overestimated the dangers of vaping. As seen in numerous studies over and over again, electronic cigarettes are a viable and safe alternative to tobacco. However, disinformation campaigns organized by Big Tobacco, which are then heavily parroted by smokers, continue to contribute to the […]En savoir plus

Tobacco

Andorra: the end of tobacco advertising

The government of the principality of Andorra announced on Wednesday July 11th their adoption of the WHO (World Health Organisation) Tobacco Free Initiative. They have committed to ceasing all publicity and promotional actions for cigarettes and tobacco products generally. During a recent press conference, Jordi Cinca, an Andorran government spokesperson, specified that the programme had a double-objective: […]En savoir plus

Tobacco

Should the sale of duty-free tobacco be banned?

Tobacco may soon be banned in duty-free zones throughout Europe. In any case, such is the proposition adopted by the European deputy Younous Omarjee. The goal is to limit the sale of smuggled cigarettes throughout the European Union. The measure would also prevent tobacconists from selling their products at a lower cost. Younous Omarjee, a […]En savoir plus

Business - Market Tobacco

The French government is working with tobacco vendors to encourage vaping

A new agreement has just come into force in France to help tobacco vendors establish stronger local business. To achieve this, the Ministry of Economy is rolling out a 100 million Euro business incentive package. The objective is to help these vendors encourage customers to switch from traditional tobacco products to electronic cigarettes. These professionals, […]En savoir plus