Tobacco News

STAMFORD, CT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has authorized the renewal of modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) orders previously granted to PMI for two versions of the IQOS device and three variants of the tobacco consumables, commercialized under the HEETS brand. This renewal allows PMI to continue sharing reduced-exposure information with U.S. adults 21+ who use traditional tobacco products, such as combustible cigarettes. The agency concluded...

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM Technology, Inc. (“WM Technology” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: MAPS), a leading marketplace and technology solutions provider to the cannabis industry, today announced its preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company plans to report its full financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 after market close on May 11, 2026. “Our first quarter performance represents a solid start to the year, reflecting conti...

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altria to Host Webcast of 2026 First-Quarter Results...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nicokick.com, leading online retailer for smokeless nicotine alternatives in the U.S. and preferred e-commerce partner for zone™ premium nicotine pouches, returns to the starting grid for a second year – collaborating with zone on Richard Childress Racing’s No. 8 Chevrolet driven by two-time NASCAR Champion Kyle Busch – for the Kansas City race on April 19. The co-branding partners are building on their initial 2025 relationship with a new consumer-facing campaign t...

TORONTO & BERLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”) and Sanity Group GmbH (“Sanity” or “Sanity Group”) jointly announced the successful closing of Organigram’s previously announced acquisition (the “Acquisition”) of Sanity Group, pursuant to the terms of a share purchase agreement dated February 18, 2026 (the “Share Purchase Agreement”). In connection with closing of the Acquisition, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company acquire...

STAMFORD, CT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) today emphasizes the importance of effective policymaking in responding to the growing illicit tobacco trade in the Region of the Americas (excluding the United States), where almost one out of every three cigarettes consumed across 11 countries in the region comes from illegal sources. The results of the study, conducted by KPMG LLP on behalf of Philip Morris Products S.A., reflect that illicit trade is a defining feature of...

STAMFORD, CT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) will host a live audio webcast on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET, to discuss its 2026 First-Quarter financial results, which will be issued at approximately 7:00 a.m. ET the same day. The webcast can be accessed here. The webcast will be hosted by Emmanuel Babeau, Group Chief Financial Officer, and will include discussion of PMI’s financial results and a Q&A session with the investm...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EM2P2, the company behind the CannaLnx health care platform, today announced a major expansion across California through partnerships with nine dispensary and delivery operators representing 15 storefronts and multiple regional delivery networks. The expansion marks one of the most significant real-world implementations to date of insurance-integrated medical cannabis infrastructure—moving the model from concept to active deployment across key markets including Los A...

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avenue Z, the AI-first agency known for powering revenue and reputation for high-velocity consumer brands, has been named a Shopify Platinum Partner, becoming one of the only platinum-status agencies in the US with true full-funnel capabilities under one roof: Shopify design and development, performance media, CRO, AEO, lifecycle marketing, social and agentic commerce. The Platinum tier is the highest tier of Shopify’s Service Partner Program, reserved for fewer than one...

STAMFORD, CT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Philip Morris International (NYSE: PM) today announced it will serve as Principal Partner of Ferrari Hypersail, an initiative that applies Ferrari engineering and racing spirit to a new frontier at sea. PMI has shared with Ferrari one of the most enduring partnerships in Formula 1 since its origins in 1973 - a relationship defined by reinvention, ambition, and an unwavering belief that progress matters. Philip Morris International’s commitment to science-backed in...