Tobacco

Despite challenges in the tobacco market, the large cigar market in Canada continues to attract a dedicated following among cigar aficionados and other tobacco enthusiasts. Some retailers have reported an increase in sales of premium cigars which…

The number of Canadians who smoke has recorded further decline to 16.4% in 2022. Restrictions continue to be tightened, with the introduction of new regulations which would put health warnings on individual cigarettes, not just on the packaging.…

The performance of tobacco in the US was disappointing in 2022, with volume declines across most categories. High inflationary pressure in the country had an impact on consumption, as consumers had to allocate more of their budget to essentials such…

Synthetic e-vapour products, prominent in single-use formats, grew to be a popular loophole product to evade the FDA’s enforcement of a flavour ban on e-vapour products. In April 2022, the FDA also gained authority of synthetic products, and required…

For the past couple years, cigar manufacturers had a hard time keeping up with demand, given limited production schedules during the pandemic. When products were available, manufacturers still had problems moving them around the globe and getting…