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NZ Issues National High Alert on Etomidate-Laced Vapes After Hospitalisations

NZ Issues National High Alert on Etomidate-Laced Vapes After Hospitalisations

New Zealand’s High Alert drug harm monitoring system has issued a public High Alert warning after multiple hospitalisations linked to illicit vape pods containing the anaesthetic etomidate. Known on the street as space oil, k-pods, or eto, these vapes were first detected in January 2025. Customs has since seized additional samples, and clinics nationwide report rising cases of poisoning and hypoglycaemia.

Nov.04 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Coral Springs, Florida Moves to Extend Ban on New Vape Shops as Number of Existing Stores Reaches 23

Coral Springs, Florida Moves to Extend Ban on New Vape Shops as Number of Existing Stores Reaches 23

Coral Springs, Florida is considering extending its six-month moratorium on new smoke and vape shops as it works to finalize zoning rules and regulatory measures in response to a rapid increase in such retailers in recent years. The city is already home to 23 smoke and vape shops.

Dec.01 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Bloomberg-Backed Campaign Wins as Denver Votes to Ban Flavored Nicotine

Bloomberg-Backed Campaign Wins as Denver Votes to Ban Flavored Nicotine

Denver voters have upheld the city’s ban on flavored nicotine products—including fruity vapes and menthol cigarettes—with 72% in favor during the Nov. 4 election. The “Yes on 310” campaign, backed by $5 million from Michael Bloomberg, celebrated the result as a major victory for youth health. Opponents, mostly local vape shop owners, warned of economic harm and called the spending imbalance unfair.

Nov.05 by 2FIRSTS.ai

PMI’s Smoke-Free Playbook: What Jacek Olczak Really Told Wall Street

PMI’s Smoke-Free Playbook: What Jacek Olczak Really Told Wall Street

At the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer & Retail Conference on December 2, 2025, PMI CEO Jacek Olczak delivered a clear message: the company’s smoke-free shift is now its central strategy. From ZYN’s surge in the U.S. to IQOS’s global momentum and a changing regulatory tone, his remarks sounded less like an earnings update and more like a declaration of PMI’s smoke-free future.

British American Tobacco’s Irish unit says VELO pouch sales hit 29m, net revenue climbs to €33.75m

British American Tobacco’s Irish unit says VELO pouch sales hit 29m, net revenue climbs to €33.75m

British American Tobacco’s Irish subsidiary PJ Carroll & Co Ltd reported that sales of its Velo nicotine pouches nearly quintupled in 2024 to 29 million units, driving an 11% year-on-year increase in net revenue to €33.75 million. However, amid a heavy tax burden and declining traditional cigarette volumes, the company’s pre-tax profit fell 8% to €5.69 million.

Dec.01 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Morrisons Partners with Vape Retailer to Open Concessions in 400+ Stores

Morrisons Partners with Vape Retailer to Open Concessions in 400+ Stores

According to The Grocer, Morrisons has reached an agreement with The E-Cig Store to open vaping concessions in more than 400 supermarkets. The first unit will open next month in Rotherham. The deal will expand compliant vaping product offerings and follows Morrisons’ ongoing cooperation with rival retailer VPZ.

Nov.28 by 2FIRSTS.ai

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NZ Issues National High Alert on Etomidate-Laced Vapes After Hospitalisations

NZ Issues National High Alert on Etomidate-Laced Vapes After Hospitalisations

Coral Springs, Florida Moves to Extend Ban on New Vape Shops as Number of Existing Stores Reaches 23

Coral Springs, Florida Moves to Extend Ban on New Vape Shops as Number of Existing Stores Reaches 23

Bloomberg-Backed Campaign Wins as Denver Votes to Ban Flavored Nicotine

Bloomberg-Backed Campaign Wins as Denver Votes to Ban Flavored Nicotine

PMI’s Smoke-Free Playbook: What Jacek Olczak Really Told Wall Street

PMI’s Smoke-Free Playbook: What Jacek Olczak Really Told Wall Street

British American Tobacco’s Irish unit says VELO pouch sales hit 29m, net revenue climbs to €33.75m

British American Tobacco’s Irish unit says VELO pouch sales hit 29m, net revenue climbs to €33.75m

Morrisons Partners with Vape Retailer to Open Concessions in 400+ Stores

Morrisons Partners with Vape Retailer to Open Concessions in 400+ Stores

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