Is Philip Morris planning to enter the medical cannabis market?
Philip Morris International (PMI), the world’s largest tobacco company by market capitalization, continues to expand its footprint in the medical cannabis market through its subsidiary Vectura Fertin Pharma (VFP). In…
A smoke-free future: PMI aims to end cigarette sales altogether
In an exclusive interview with apa.az, Philip Morris International (PMI) Vice President for International Communications Tommaso Di Giovanni spoke about the revolutionary transformation of the company and its aspirations for…
Shocking study: every cigarette smoked takes 20 minutes of life
British scientists from University College London (UCL) have presented the stunning results of a new study on the impact of smoking on life expectancy. According to the updated data, each…
Philip Morris develops low-cost smokeless products for Africa
The world’s largest tobacco company Philip Morris International (PMI) is developing a line of low-cost smokeless products for the African market. This was stated by Frederick de Wilde, President of…
Belgium is the first in the EU to ban the sale of disposable vapes
Starting January 1, Belgium will ban the sale of disposable vapes to protect the health of young people as part of the national tobacco control plan. It is reported by…
Phillip Morris to pay $1.2 million to settle investigation into violation of flavored tobacco ban
Tobacco giant Philip Morris International (PM.N), a subsidiary of Swedish Match North America (SMNA), will pay US$1.2 million to settle a probe into violations of a flavored tobacco ban in…
The EU failed to approve the 15th package of sanctions against Russia due to the position of two countries
Reuters reports, without specifying which countries did not support the sanctions. The two countries blocked the adoption of the package due to disagreements over the extension of the time allotted…
Court orders to pay UAH 4.5 million fine to the Ukrainian budget for counterfeiting Philip Morris cigarettes
The Chernivtsi Regional Court sentenced three members of an organized criminal group who systematically exported counterfeit cigarettes abroad under the guise of empty gas carriers. The case involves more than…
Philip Morris builds a new shelter for UAH 60 million for workers at Lviv factory
Philip Morris is expanding its presence in western Ukraine and investing in worker safety. The company will allocate UAH 60 million to build a new protective shelter at its factory…
Technovation 2024: Jacek Olczak on smart solutions and the smokeless future of PMI
Philip Morris International (PMI) recently hosted its ninth Technovation event at Cube, its state-of-the-art research and development center in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Celebrating “30 years of innovation, 10 years of progress,”…