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Altria Tops Q1 Sales On Higher Pricing, Robust Demand For Smokeless Alternatives

Altria Group topped quarterly sales expectations, driven by higher pricing and rising demand for alternatives to conventional tobacco products.

Philip Morris Results Beat Estimates On Demand For Heated Tobacco Sticks

Philip Morris International surpassed market expectations for first-quarter profit and revenue, helped by robust demand for its heated tobacco product and...

Sligro Food Group Posts Revenue Growth Of 2.7% In First Quarter

Dutch wholesaler Sligro Food Group has posted a 2.7% year-on-year increase in revenue in the first quarter of its financial year to €652 million.

Imperial Brands Expects Higher First-Half Profit On Strong Tobacco Pricing

Imperial Brands said its profit for the first half of the year will be higher on the back of strong tobacco pricing and increased sales of its product...

US Ban On Menthol Cigarettes Delayed

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban menthol flavoured cigarettes in the United States faced another setback, according to anti-tobacco...

Philip Morris Nears Texas Launch Of Flagship Heated Tobacco Device

Philip Morris International is preparing to launch its flagship heated tobacco device IQOS in Austin, Texas, indicating it will be the first testing ground...

UK To Introduce Bill To Phase Out Smoking Among Young People

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament to fulfil its promise to phase out smoking among young people by banning tobacco ...

Brewer AB InBev's Shares Slip On Altria's Stake Sale

Anheuser-Busch InBev's shares fell over 4% after a trading suspension was lifted following more details on tobacco giant Altria's stake sale in the brewer.