
Flavours



Italy is still Europe’s top heated tobacco market as shifts in the industry ramp up
6th March 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
Heated tobacco is rapidly transforming nicotine consumption in Europe, and nowhere is this shift more evident than in Italy, which has led the way in the European heated tobacco market since 2015


Estonia: nicotine pouch market snapshot, March 2025
4th March 2025 - Market reports , Nicotine pouches market reports , Nicotine pouches market snapshots |
This market snapshot offers an overview of the nicotine pouch market in Estonia, covering retail channels, marketing, pricing and product characteristics

Poland seeks to rein in novel tobacco product laws during its EU presidency
3rd March 2025 - News analysis |
Poland aims to use its position as EU Council president to place measures targeting alternative tobacco products high on the bloc’s legislative agenda just as Warsaw is advancing tax hikes and bans in the sector

German conservative bloc and potential coalition allies diverge on nicotine policy
26th February 2025 - News analysis |
As the centre-right CDU/CSU prepares for a potential return to power in Germany, its stance on tobacco and nicotine policy is set to be a key point of negotiation with prospective coalition partners


Is European Commission caution on tobacco regulation based on science?
20th February 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
The European Commission is taking a cautious approach to tobacco-related regulations, and key directives might not be revisited until 2026, but is it based on the whole truth?

US free-speech challenges may reshape marketing rules for nicotine alternatives
18th February 2025 - News analysis |
Packaging of US nicotine alternatives could face a major shake-up, thanks to First Amendment challenges against restrictions on what companies can say and do

Italy: the heated tobacco market – consumer survey report, February 2025
17th February 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
This report presents the findings from a consumer survey conducted in Italy from July to August 2024, gathering insights about user preferences, brands, consumption, and cross-usage with other nicotine products

Haypp Group reports strong growth in nicotine pouches, with UK sales surging
14th February 2025 - News analysis |
Haypp Group, an e-commerce player specialising in nicotine pouches and snus, reported strong performance in 2024, with triple-digit growth in nicotine pouch volume in the UK

PMI’s growth in 2024 powered by Zyn and Iqos as its smoke-free user base expands
6th February 2025 - News analysis |
Philip Morris International (PMI) achieved positive results in 2024, driven by the expansion of its nicotine pouch brand Zyn as 2023’s demand acceleration continued alongside Iqos growth momentum


A US FDA under Kennedy could impact innovation and nic alternatives in Europe
6th February 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
The nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr., a prominent environmentalist and vaccine sceptic, as US secretary of health could have indirect implications for the nicotine alternatives industry, even in Europe

Switzerland: heated tobacco market snapshot, February 2025
4th February 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Heated tobacco market snapshots , Market reports |
This TobaccoIntelligence market snapshot for Switzerland covers key indicators: current and forecast market size and brand share, pricing and affordability, retail channels, brand availability and flavours

House bill banning flavoured nicotine products passes health committee…
3rd February 2025 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |

Bill banning nic and tobacco product flavours has its first hearing…
3rd February 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, Washington |

CJEU advocate general backs European Commission’s ban on flavoured HTPs
31st January 2025 - News analysis |
The advocate general of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a significant legal opinion supporting the European Commission’s decision to ban flavoured heated tobacco products (HTPs) across the EU

UK: heated tobacco market snapshot, January 2025
31st January 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Heated tobacco market snapshots , Market reports |
This TobaccoIntelligence market snapshot for the UK covers key indicators: current and forecast market size and brand share, pricing and affordability, retail channels, brand availability and flavours




Bill seeks to ban sale of flavoured tobacco products…
27th January 2025 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

Menthol ban proposed by FDA withdrawn by Trump administration…
27th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |



Slovakia: heated tobacco market snapshot, January 2025
22nd January 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Heated tobacco market snapshots , Market reports |
This TobaccoIntelligence market snapshot for Slovakia covers key indicators: current and forecast market size and brand share, pricing and affordability, retail channels, brand availability and flavours

Germany’s 2025 elections: CDU leads with moderate stance on nicotine alternatives
21st January 2025 - News analysis |
Germany’s elections on 23rd February puts regulation of nicotine alternatives at the heart of the political debate, with major parties offering contrasting policies that could also set the stage for future policies across the EU

Bill to ban sale of flavoured nicotine products introduced…
20th January 2025 - Alerts | Hawaii, North America, United States |


US FDA allows marketing of Zyn nicotine pouches and flavours other than tobacco
17th January 2025 - News analysis |
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the marketing of 20 Zyn nicotine pouch products, marking the first time the agency has approved such products through its rigorous premarket tobacco product application process


FDA issues first-ever marketing approval of pouches to Zyn…
17th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States |

Bill aims to ban flavoured tobacco products…
14th January 2025 - Alerts | Indiana, North America, United States |


Czech Republic: the heated tobacco market – consumer survey report, January 2025
10th January 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Market reports |
This report presents the findings from a consumer survey TobaccoIntelligence conducted in the Czech Republic from July to August 2024, gathering insights about user preferences, brand prevalence, consumption habits and cross-usage with other nicotine products

Bill introduced would ban flavoured tobacco and nicotine products…
9th January 2025 - Alerts | North America, United States, Washington |

Could nicotine pouches be next in the crosshairs for stricter EU regulation?
9th January 2025 - Blog , News analysis |
As Europe tightens its grip on disposable vapes with bans and restrictions addressing environmental and public health concerns, attention is beginning to shift to another rapidly growing nicotine product: nicotine pouches

Lithuania: heated tobacco market snapshot, January 2025
7th January 2025 - Heated tobacco market reports , Heated tobacco market snapshots , Market reports |
This TobaccoIntelligence market snapshot for Lithuania covers the following indicators: current and forecast market size and brand share, pricing and affordability, retail channels, brand availability and flavours

New bills aim to restrict flavoured nic pouches and smokeless tobacco…
7th January 2025 - Alerts | New York, North America, United States |

Top changes that matter in this month’s Policy Radar update, Oct – Nov 2024
2nd January 2025 - Policy radar analysis reports , Regulatory reports |
This short report examines some of the most important developments outlined in our Policy Radar update for the second half of October and the first half of November (up until 18th)

Did we get it right? TobaccoIntelligence’s industry predictions for 2024 reviewed
31st December 2024 - News analysis |
We look back at predictions TobaccoIntelligence published at the start of 2024 to see how well we did in calling events that would occur in the nicotine alternatives industry throughout the year

Finland tightens up flavour and content rules for planned nicotine pouch market
30th December 2024 - News analysis |
Finnish authorities plan to create a legal nicotine pouch market. However, the government has reversed a previous bill that would have permitted a greater range of flavours, and a new bill proposes tighter restrictions



Monthly regulatory podcast: December
20th December 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
The TobaccoIntelligence monthly regulatory podcast provides insight and analysis on the major regulatory developments of the previous month affecting the sector


Denver approves ban on all flavoured tobacco product sales…
18th December 2024 - Alerts | Colorado, North America, United States |
