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Tobacco The synthetic kratom products are sold in gas stations, convenience stores and vape shops By Diane Adam on Jul. 02, 2026 - CSP The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Wednesday filed its intent to temporarily place 7-hydroxymitagynine (7-OH) and three related substances as Schedule I drugs, the same category as heroin and LSD. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed that synthetic 7-OH and the related substances have no accepted medical use and

Search CSP Daily News Sign The company will also transfer 3,500 roles to partners By Diane Adam on Jul. 01, 2026 Excluding the U.S., British American Tobacco will cut about 5,500 jobs and transfer 3,500 roles to partners as part of its restructuring program. British American Tobacco (BAT) said it plans to cut about 5,500 jobs globally by the end of the year as part of its Fit2Win restructuring program. The company on Monday also said 3,500 additional roles have moved to partn

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s denial of marketing applications for menthol-flavored e-cigarette products submitted by two vape manufacturers, ruling that the agency reasonably concluded the products’ potential benefits for adult smokers did not outweigh the risks of youth initiation. The decision affirms the FDA’s application of the “appropriate for the protection of public health” standard required under the Pr

CTP Newsroom June 30, 2026 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued modified risk granted orders to Swedish Match USA, Inc. for 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products following extensive scientific review. With this issuance, these ZYN nicotine pouch products—which have been authorized for sale in the United States since January 2025—may now be marketed with the following risk modification claim: “Using ZYN instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth canc

Seasoned Commercial Leader Brings More Than 20 Years of Sales and Operations Experience to the Role HERSHEY, Pa., June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced that Heather Hoytink has been named President, U.S., effective July 8, 2026. Hoytink brings more than 20 years of sales, operations and commercial leadership experience, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, U.S. Away From Home Beverages at PepsiCo. In that

A federal judge has blocked bans on the usage of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for soda enacted by the Trump administration. “Congress defined what ‘food’ is supposed to be, and it did not authorize the agency to amend or waive the definition it enacted. It did not authorize the agency to cut types of food out of SNAP entirely,” U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson wrote in a Monday filing, referencing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “It se

'This was never a workable system, and we are pleased to see the court agreed,' NACS says' By Bill Wilson on Jun. 23, 2026, CSP A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to prevent Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users from using food stamps to pay for sugary drinks and candy.​ Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the Federal District Court in Washington ruled Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) could not approve waivers by states th

By Mary McCue Bell - The Washington Times - Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Sen. Rick Scott, Florida Republican, introduced a bill Wednesday that would make states submit fraud data in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Under the SNAP Fraud Reporting Act, states would submit such data to the Department of Agriculture, which would compile a national report on scams for Congress. Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia have legally resisted the Trump administration’

Governor DeSantis has called the Legislators back to Tallahassee just a few days after they finished their work on the state's budget. He promotes a sweeping homestead tax proposal during a Tampa appearance. I have attached the Proclamation for Special Session F. He has called them in from June 1 to June 3. The proposal would first increase the current homestead exemption from $50,000 to $250,000, then phase in larger exemptions over time. DeSantis said the plan would provid

Share RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), a subsidiary of Altria Group, Inc. (NYSE: MO), today announced plans to consolidate certain operations as part of a long-term strategy to modernize its manufacturing footprint and drive operational efficiencies. USSTC will transition manufacturing operations from its Nashville, Tennessee plant to a new facility to be constructed on an existing campus in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Production in Nash

After seven years at the helm of ITG Brands, LLC, and an exceptional career spanning more than three decades across the consumer goods industry, Kim Reed, president and CEO of the company, has announced her retirement. Under Kim's leadership, ITG Brands has embodied a challenger mindset: strengthening its portfolio, growing market share, net revenue and adjusted operating profit year on year, expanding into new categories, and continuing to build a high-performance culture gr

May 21, 2026 Today, FDA posted a programmatic environmental assessment related to the agency’s review of premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) for new tobacco products in the “other” category, which includes nicotine pouches, lozenges, discs, tablets, and gums, as well as dissolvable tobacco products and other nicotine infused products (but specifically excludes smokeless tobacco products such as dip, snuff, snus, and chewing tobacco). As part of the FDA’s review of

Deal strengthens the company’s U.S. oral nicotine portfolio By Diane Adam on May 27, 2026 ITG Brands, a subsidiary of tobacco company Imperial Brands PLC, has acquired Chicago-based smokeless tobacco company Black Buffalo. The deal is initially valued at $150 million, with an additional deferred sum based on performance over three years, ITG said Wednesday. ITG said the deal strengthens its position across the U.S. oral nicotine category and complements its existing zone nic

NEWS. Florida showing out on the national scene!! You may remember Mike Haridopolis as Florida Senate President or currently serving in the US House of Representatives Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. enlisted senior health official Stephanie Haridopolos to serve as an interim surgeon general until that position is filled by a Senate-confirmed nominee. Haridopolos, a family medicine physician who is currently a senior adviser and chief of sta

Agency takes action to combat unauthorized tobacco products resembling candy, breath strips, and cough drops For Immediate Release: May 20, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it issued warning letters to eight retailers for selling unauthorized tobacco products, including nicotine pouches and dissolvable tobacco products. The warning letters involve unauthorized tobacco products that have labeling, advertising, and/or design features that cause th

The Hershey Company has announced that Brent Cotten, head of global customer & industry affairs, will retire from The Hershey Company June 26, 2026, after 34 years with the company. Cotten, who began his career with Hershey in 1992, has served as a trusted leader and industry ambassador for Hershey, representing the company across major U.S. trade associations, customer events and global industry forums. Over more than three decades, he played a critical role in building stro

CTP Newsroom By Bret Koplow, Ph.D., J.D., Acting Director of the Center for Tobacco Products May 7, 2026 In a rapidly evolving environment like tobacco regulation, the FDA recognizes the need for communication and updates on the agency’s critical work protecting the public health. As the acting director for the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products, I am pleased to provide some updates on CTP’s work. Premarket application review is foundational to establishing a well-regulated

This episode of Economic Vitality Unplugged features Ana Melendez, owner of A&E Wholesale of North Florida, discussing how her company supports over 1,200 convenience retailers through flexible distribution, local logistics, and strong relationships with small businesses. She shares insights on running a wholesale operation, navigating industry challenges such as rising fuel costs, leveraging data and AI to improve efficiency, and her vision for future growth and community im

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift that comes after months of appeals to President Donald Trump from the vaping industry. The decision is certain to be opposed by health groups and parent organizations that have long pointed to flavors as the driver behind underage vaping in the U.S. But the federal action comes as teen vaping r

THE FLORIDA SENATE SENATOR BEN ALBRITTON President MEMORANDUM TO: All Senators FROM: Ben Albritton SUBJECT: Update Regarding Special Session D Legislation DATE: April 24, 2026 We are awaiting a communication from the Governor’s Office regarding congressional redistricting. Once received, we will share his submission with you via email. We anticipate President Gaetz will then file the Governor’s map as Senate Bill 8D. As you are aware, actual redistricting legislation does not