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Fox News
29-06-2025
- Fox News
Flight attendant demands passenger spit out Zyn, leaving travelers confused about policies
Smoking and vaping are banned on flights, but it appears that smokeless nicotine pouches are allowed — depending on the airline. Pouches are allowed in both carry-on bags and checked bags, according to the TSA. Yet when it comes to the actual use of these items on flights, airlines can determine their own rules for smokeless tobacco activity. American, United, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines do not specifically define on their websites whether passengers can use nicotine pouches, according to the most recent review of their sites. Recently, one flight passenger called out an airline in the "r/delta" forum on Reddit for an experience with chewing Zyn on board. "Got told to spit my Zyn out on a flight. I really didn't know that was a thing?" the user wrote. "Delta flight, first class (not that that matters). They brought a cup out and asked me to spit my Zyn out." The user added, "They said it was because it was a tobacco product. I didn't put up a fight and complied right away." "Was just wondering if this was an FAA thing I didn't know about?" asked the flight passenger. Redditors took to the comments section to share thoughts about the incident — and their own similar experiences. "Probably because the way you had it in your lip, it looked like a dip," said one user. Another Redditor argued, "Zyn isn't tobacco. You can have it in flight." "Tobacco or not, does it cause you to spit into a bottle or cup that could spill or be left stuffed in the seat pocket that someone else has to clean up?" said one person. "Then I'd say it doesn't matter what you call it," the person added. A user commented, "It [is] allowed but be discrete. I see many people using them on flights, myself included, and as long as you're not doing it right in front of an FA, you're fine," the person added. "It is silly because no one would stop you from using nicotine gum or a patch," the same user added. One user claimed, "I was on a United flight a few days ago and the shopping/menu magazine in the seatback actually had a Zyn ad in it. It said something like, 'Flight ready.'" "It said something like, 'Flight ready.'" "How would the FA even know what it is? Just looks like gum/mints," said another individual. On Delta's "Contract of Carriage" section on its website, the airline specifies a no-smoking policy. "Delta prohibits smoking and the use of all smokeless tobacco products (including e-cigarettes and vapes) on all flights," it states. A Delta spokesperson said the policy also prohibits smokeless tobacco, including pouches and gum.
Globe and Mail
27-06-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Will Altria's Smoke-Free Bets Deliver Long-Term Revenue Lift?
Altria Group, Inc. MO is doubling down on its shift to a smoke-free future, but the critical question is whether this strategic pivot can deliver sustained long-term revenue growth. In the first quarter of 2025, the company's oral tobacco portfolio — anchored by its on! nicotine pouch brand — continued to gain traction. Shipment volumes for on! increased 18% year over year to over 39 million cans. Notably, its market share in the oral tobacco category expanded by 1.8 percentage points to 8.8%, while its share of the nicotine pouch market rose to 17.9%. These gains came despite retail price hikes, reflecting both strong consumer loyalty and brand strength. This momentum helped drive a modest 0.5% increase in Oral Tobacco Products revenues to $654 million in the first quarter, largely attributed to pricing power. While the growth rate may seem tepid, the ability to grow revenues amid volume pressure and macroeconomic uncertainty signals strong underlying fundamentals. On the vapor front, Altria faces tougher terrain. Regulatory setbacks have forced the discontinuation of NJOY ACE, its flagship e-vapor product. However, the company plans to launch new, compliant alternatives. If successful, the revamped NJOY lineup could help recapture vapor market share. Long-term success hinges on Altria's ability to scale its reduced-risk portfolio (RRPs) while navigating regulatory headwinds. If it can maintain pricing power, expand distribution and deliver innovation across smoke-free platforms, its transformation may indeed support a durable revenue lift — even as traditional cigarette volumes continue to decline. MO's Competition in the Smoke-Free Category Philip Morris International Inc. PM and British American Tobacco p.l.c. BTI are the key tobacco companies competing with Altria in the smoke-free category. Philip Morris is accelerating its shift toward RRPs, with smoke-free offerings contributing 44% of first-quarter 2025 gross profit. Driven by IQOS, ZYN and VEEV, it saw strong volume growth, a 20.4% rise in net revenues and a 33.1% increase in smoke-free gross profit. ZYN shipments rallied 53% in the United States, while VEEV volumes more than doubled in Europe. With products in 95 markets and 38.6 million users, Philip Morris is advancing toward a smoke-free future. British American Tobacco is reshaping its business around RRPs, targeting 50 million consumers by 2030 and aiming for a 50% revenue contribution by 2035. In 2024, its smokeless user base reached 29.1 million, with New Category revenues up 2.5%. British American Tobacco's flagship brands — Vuse, glo and Velo — have collectively driven over £3 billion in revenues, reflecting its progress toward a smoke-free future. MO's Price Performance, Valuation & Estimates Shares of Altria have gained 12.5% year to date compared with the industry 's growth of 37.7%. From a valuation standpoint, MO trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 10.76X, below the industry's average of 15.36X. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for MO's 2025 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 4.9%, whereas its 2026 earnings estimate suggests a year-over-year uptick of 3.3%. The estimates for 2025 and 2026 have moved up in the past 30 days. MO stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here. Zacks' Research Chief Picks Stock Most Likely to "At Least Double" Our experts have revealed their Top 5 recommendations with money-doubling potential – and Director of Research Sheraz Mian believes one is superior to the others. Of course, all our picks aren't winners but this one could far surpass earlier recommendations like Hims & Hers Health, which shot up +209%. See Our Top Stock to Double (Plus 4 Runners Up) >> Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Altria Group, Inc. (MO): Free Stock Analysis Report Philip Morris International Inc. (PM): Free Stock Analysis Report British American Tobacco p.l.c. (BTI): Free Stock Analysis Report
Irish Times
16-06-2025
- Health
- Irish Times
Tobacco companies called on government to age restrict nicotine pouches
A vaping company labelled proposed regulation for the sector as 'draconian, excessive and unnecessary' at the same time as the tobacco industry was calling for tighter rules on nicotine pouches. Corporate lobbying documents released to The Irish Times under the Freedom of Information Act reveal that two of the largest tobacco companies in the world called on the Irish government to regulate nicotine pouches and to add age restrictions to the product. Japan Tobacco International (JTI), the company behind Nordic Spirit-branded nicotine pouches, wrote to then minister for health Stephen Donnelly in May last year, calling for the product to be 'robustly regulated'. 'Nicotine pouches should not be sold to individuals under 18 years of age,' the company said, recommending against packaging that would target children and calling for the addition of a health warning of nicotine content and a strength indicator. READ MORE Shortly after, in a separate communication, a representative for JTI said there had been 'an influx of disposable e-vapour products' into Ireland with 'packaging and flavour descriptors that appealed particularly to young people'. It noted that youth uptake of the products had 'increased significantly' due to the lack of regulation in marketing. JTI Ireland said it would like to 'avoid a similar situation with the nicotine pouch category'. In August 2024 British American Tobacco (BAT) also wrote to Mr Donnelly to raise 'concerns regarding the sale and retail of high strength nicotine pouches' in Ireland and calling for regulation on these products. BAT, which sells these products under the Velo brand, said it was 'concerned' by reports of pouches with 'concentrations of nicotine as high as 50mg, 75mg and even 150mg', which it said could be acutely toxic in the highest of these doses. The company called for the implementation of a maximum nicotine limit of 20mg, as well as further regulation regarding the packaging of these products. BAT said with 'appropriate regulation' nicotine pouches would be an alternative to smoking for adults 'without the risk of products being retailed that are misleading, potentially appealing to underage or which contain excessively high levels of nicotine'. A representative for the minister acknowledged the letter but said it would not meet the company citing an article of the World Health Organisation Framework Convention on Tobacco Control under which they must 'act to protect [the convention's] policies from commercial and other vested interests'. The company reiterated its concerns to the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill in January 2025 after she had been appointed to the role, saying there is a 'clear need to act now and regulate nicotine pouches and introduce requirements to prevent the sale of these products to under 18s'. Separately, one of Ireland largest vaping product retailers labelled measures outlined by Mr Donnelly to regulate the vaping products as 'draconian, excessive and unnecessary'. In an email to Mr Donnelly in August 2024 the director of retailer and manufacturer Hale Vaping, Joe Dunne, said, 'your objective appears to be to apply the same – or even greater – regulation to a category of products' that he claimed 'are significantly less harmful than cigarettes' and offers a 'gateway for thousands of Irish smokers out of smoking'. The company's director said 'recent and existing regulations are not being enforced' and said the inspections of retail premises are 'almost non-existent'. Mr Dunne suggested the government implement a deposit and return scheme for disposable vaping devices, among a series of policy suggestions. Earlier in 2024, as part of the public consultation period on the Further Regulation of Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products, Mr Dunne said: 'It is hard to think of a more draconian or retrograde policy decision from a public health perspective' than raising the price of vaping products.
