Tax hikes 'most effective way' to cut smoking: Cancer SocietyNational Coalition Against Contraband Tobacco counters move will ultimately only benefit organized crime. U.S. vows again to ban menthol flavour in cigarettes, cigarsAbout a third of all cigarettes sold in the U.S. are menthol and its elimination would be a huge blow to tobacco companies, Exxon posts $2.7B quarterly profit after unprecedented year As some countries have picked up the pace of distributing vaccines, there are glimmers of hope that the pandemic may get under control and economies will recover. Oil companies anticipate that will mean more cars on the road and planes in the air. Gas prices expected to rise Expectations are that COVID weary families will take to the road this summer looking for some respite and drive gas prices forward. Beyond meals The rise of plant-based eating in Canada is an opportunity to grow the snack and beverage category. B.C.'s new tobacco taxes a blow to c-store operators The Convenience Industry Council of Canada says the tax increases will fuel the contraband market. KitKat to be carbon neutral by 2025 The new KitKat carbon neutral pledge complements Nestlé's ongoing efforts to reduce its environmental footprint further. Federal budget outlines new taxes on tobacco, vaping $4 levy on a carton of 200 cigarettes kicks in today. CICC says the move "will directly harm law abiding convenience stores." Booster shots: Consumers turn to functional beverage shots for energy and health Canadians want to bolster their immunity—and fast. It’s a hot category poised to hold its heat this year. 'I wish I could get the vaccine tomorrow': Front-line retail workers struggle with anxiety Despite being deemed essential and continuing to go into work as stay-at-home orders are renewed, most have yet to receive a vaccine. First Previous 57 58 59 60 61 Next Last
