JM Tobacco has announced the launch of its new company logo. The emblem serves as a symbol and a statement of the company’s commitment to innovation, quality and its future endeavors. The new JM Tobacco logo is carefully crafted to reflect the company’s rich history while embracing its vision for the future. With its striking…
Is Snuff Spitless?
Is snuff spitless? A lot of consumers want to know before they buy. If convenience store employees don’t have the answer, it could be costing the retailer money. And if they give the wrong answer, it could cost them a customer. Snuff is a finely ground smokeless tobacco similar to chewing tobacco. It comes in…
FDA Director Speaks About Tobacco Regulations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products Director Dr. Brian King presented at the Smoker Friendly Tobacco Conference and Festival in Broomfield, Colo., reported the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO). Director King’s presentation focused on current FDA tobacco regulations and possible upcoming regulations. The following were several key takeaways from Director…
Attorneys General Issue Letter to FDA Commissioner
State Attorneys General have issued a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Robert Califf urging for further restriction to disposable vape products. The letter urges the FDA, as well as the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) to, “swiftly formulate and implement a strategic plan that adequately protects public health from the glut of…
Can Menthols Survive a Tobacco-Free Shift?
Picture this: Sometime around October 2024, a couple of 40-something menthol smokers visit their regular c-stores and ask for their preferred menthol cigarette brands. “Sorry we can’t stock or sell those anymore,” the clerk says. “But we have these new nicotine-free menthols. They say they come close. No tobacco.” Do you think our menthol smokers…
New Nicotine-Free Clove Cigarette Flavors
New Djarum Bliss Special and new Djarum Bliss Java have joined the four current nicotine-free Djarum Black Bliss SKUs on retailer shelves. Djarum’s six distinct Bliss flavors offer a full range of zero-tobacco clove choices for changing shelf-sets. Nicotine-free Djarum Bliss Special builds on years of consumer loyalty to the smoothness of Special clove-filtered cigars. […]
How Does Snuff Work?
Snuff is a variety of smokeless tobacco comprised of powdered or finely ground tobacco leaves. Some types of snuff are sniffed or inhaled into the nose, while other types are placed in the mouth between the cheek or lip and gums. Customers might opt for moist snuff or dry snuff, according to their preferences. Moist…
Keeping an Eye on Vape, Cigars
Concern for the tobacco category isn’t new among retailers, and as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposes regulations and issues marketing decisions, c-store operators are continuously assessing inventory. Cigars in particular are a question mark with c-stores as they wait on the FDA to make a decision regarding a flavor ban this fall and…
FDA Denied Authority to Regulate Premium Cigars
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia announced that it has vacated the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulations when it comes to restricting access to premium cigars, reported the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO). When a court “vacates” a regulation, the regulation is cancelled or declared null and void. This…
FDA Provides Update on PMTA Review Process
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed a status report regarding the agency’s review of pending Pre-Market Tobacco Applications (PMTAs) for tobacco products that were on the market as of Aug. 8, 2016, reported the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO). In order for such new tobacco products to be lawfully marketed in…