New Design for Top-Rated HiTaste P5 HiTaste has just announced that their top-rated device HiTaste P5 has undergone a makeover. This new version of P5 is less rounded in design and, with a small amount of gold detailing, gives of a much more sophisticated feel. It is currently unknown if this new 2020 version of Hitaste P5 will offer the same features as the older P5 model. Previously P5 offered features like a screen, temperature adjustment, length of cycle adjustment, a usage record, and... Read more
HEETS vs. Marlboro for IQOS What's the Difference Between HEETS and Marlboro for IQOS? When talking about Heat-not-Burn HeatSticks are an essential part of the conversation. Two of the most well-known HeatStick lines are HEETS and Marlboro for IQOS. Both of these lines are manufactured by big tobacco giant Philip Morris International and are specially designed to work with IQOS (although they work with most other Heat-not-Burn devices as well). So what is the difference between HEETS and... Read more
Learn More About FDA Ruling that IQOS is Modified Risk It took more than 3 years for the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to complete their review of IQOS and determine whether it would be considered a modified risk tobacco product (MTRP). Today Philip Morris International (PMI), the maker of IQOS, released a comprehensive overview of that review process, including a detailed examination of legal requirements and assessment tools like studies and post-market surveillance. To... Read more
IQOS 3 DUO Troubleshooting Is your IQOS 3 DUO device not working? Fear not, we can help! Here's a simple guide to IQOS 3 DUO... Read more
PMI Begins Selling Lil Internationally Today marks the first day that Philip Morris International (PMI) will begin selling Lil products internationally. Back in January, PMI and Korea Tobacco & Ginseng (KT&G), the manufacturer of Lil, announced that they would be partnering to promote Lil devices and their accompanying line of HeatSticks, called Fiit, globally. The first product to become available is Lil Solid, which is now being sold in Russia. It is expected that more Lil products... Read more
Permitted Heat-Not-Burn products are allowed in this country Heat-Not-Burn products can be sold/purchased in this country There may still be some regulations as to where you can use the devices (i.e. public spaces or designated areas) Banned Heat-Not-Burn products are not allowed in this country Heat-Not-Burn products cannot legally be sold/purchased in this country If caught using Heat-Not-Burn devices you may be penalized A black market for Heat-Not-Burn... Read more
Heat-not-Burn is called a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes, but is it really? On this page we will explore common questions about Heat-not-Burn and its effect on your health. Can you improve on this content? We are willing to pay every time someone finds quality information to add or replace on this... Read more
Japan Tobacco Releases 2020 Second Quarter Results On July 31, 2020, Japan Tobacco, the maker of Ploom, released its 2020 Second Quarter results.HIGHLIGHTSRevenue fell by 2.7% - it is believed that COVID-19, which had a detrimental affect on the global economy, was a factor in this decreaseOperating profits fell by 19.1%Japan Tobacco is offering an interim dividend of 77 JPYForecasts for the 2020 year have had to be revised due to the economic effects of COVID-19Japan Tobacco is planning on... Read more
BAT Releases 2020 Half-Year Report On July 31, 2020, British American Tobacco (BAT), the maker of GLO, released its 2020 Half-Year report. HIGHLIGHTS Revenue rose by 0.8% Operating profits rose by 16.4% Jack Bowles, Chief Executive at BAT, addressed the issue of COVID by stating "We expect the coming months to bring continued uncertainty. Nevertheless, we will continue to invest in accelerating our strategy." GLO HIGHLIGHTS 10% of revenue is generated by non-combustible... Read more
PMI Releases 2020 Second-Quarter Report On July 21, 2020, Philip Morris International (PMI), the maker of IQOS, released its 2020 Second Quarter report. HIGHLIGHTS Net revenue decreased by 13.6% Operating profits decreased by 14.3% The report states that "PMI does not currently anticipate out-of-stock situations in any major operating income markets and generally expects consumers to have adequate access to its products" IQOS HIGHLIGHTS Market share for IQOS rose by 1.8 points... Read more
