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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…

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has triggered the most severe global recession since World War II. In Q4 2020, the end of the pandemic started as countries began administering effective vaccines among the population; however, vaccine distribution…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with income inequality, mass migration and rising uncertainty about another crisis being among the major ones. Nevertheless, within this lie untapped opportunities. This…