Phimo International to Invest $159.7 Million in Philippines for Tobacco Production.

Oct.12.2022

Phimo International to invest $159.7 million to establish a production plant for heating tobacco devices in the Philippines.

According to reports, Femto International will invest $159.7 million in the Philippines to establish a production site for manufacturing heating cigarette devices and heating tobacco sticks.

Phimo International is set to produce heated tobacco sticks in the Philippines for the first time. It is estimated that over 20% of adults in the Philippines smoke. Phimo International stated that this investment will use tobacco leaves grown in the Philippines and create 220 employment opportunities.

#Philippines #Product #Products of Tobacco

This document has been generated through artificial intelligence translation and is provided solely for the purposes of industry discourse and learning. Please note that the intellectual property rights of the content belong to the original media source or author. Owing to certain limitations in the translation process, there may be discrepancies between the translated text and the original content. We recommend referring to the original source for complete accuracy. In case of any inaccuracies, we invite you to reach out to us with corrections. If you believe any content has infringed upon your rights, please contact us immediately for its removal.

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

EVO NXT European Tobacco & NGP Exhibition

EVO NXT European Tobacco & NGP Exhibition

Reuters: More “Made in America” Vape Products Appear in the U.S. Amid Trump Tariffs and Crackdown

Reuters: More “Made in America” Vape Products Appear in the U.S. Amid Trump Tariffs and Crackdown

According to Reuters, the U.S. vaping market has recently seen an increase in products marketed as “Made in America” amid the Trump administration’s stronger enforcement against unauthorized vape brands and increased trade tariff pressure on Chinese goods. Since October 2025, at least eight new vape brands highlighting American credentials have entered the U.S. market, and none of them has authorization for sale. Brands mentioned by Reuters include Maxus Star and OneTank.

Study Says Europe’s Illicit Disposable Vape Market to Reach EUR 6.6 Billion in 2026

Study Says Europe’s Illicit Disposable Vape Market to Reach EUR 6.6 Billion in 2026

A new study by the Fraunhofer Institute says the rapidly expanding illicit market for disposable e-cigarettes is undermining European regulation, fuelling youth vaping and causing significant tax losses. The study says the illicit market is worth EUR 6.6 billion in 2026 and is projected to rise to EUR 10.8 billion by 2030. It adds that a significant share of the disposable vape market now operates outside the regulatory framework established by the EU Tobacco Products Directive.

Mar.13 by 2FIRSTS.ai

FDA Wins Default Entry in Case Against E-Cigarette Distributor, to Seek Permanent Injunction

FDA Wins Default Entry in Case Against E-Cigarette Distributor, to Seek Permanent Injunction

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made procedural progress in its lawsuit against North Carolina-based e-cigarette distributor Dream Distro LLC and its owner. A federal district judge granted the government’s request for entry of default after the defendants failed to respond to the complaint within 21 days of service. The government will next seek a default judgment, including a permanent injunction.

Apr.09 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Arizona Lawmaker Pushes Alternative Nicotine Product Bill as Enforcement Concerns Emerge

Arizona Lawmaker Pushes Alternative Nicotine Product Bill as Enforcement Concerns Emerge

Arizona Representative Jeff Weninger’s HB 4001 is being presented as a new tool to crack down on retailers that sell vaping devices and other nicotine products to minors. The bill would create a licensing system for manufacturers and distributors of “alternative nicotine products” and impose fines for sales to people under 21, with penalties reaching USD 10,000 for a fourth violation within 24 months.

Mar.25 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Virginia Restricts Vape Sales to Products Listed in State Directory From April 1

Virginia Restricts Vape Sales to Products Listed in State Directory From April 1

From April 1, vape shops in Virginia may sell only liquid nicotine and vapor products listed in the state directory. The Office of the Attorney General has recommended that commonwealth attorneys begin enforcing the 2024 law.

Apr.02 by 2FIRSTS.ai

WSJ: White House Pushes for More Flavored Vape Approvals as FDA Commissioner Makary Blocks Move

WSJ: White House Pushes for More Flavored Vape Approvals as FDA Commissioner Makary Blocks Move

According to The Wall Street Journal, the White House is pushing to allow more flavored vape products onto the market for the first time in years, but FDA Commissioner Marty Makary opposes the move and has blocked the plan. The report said a memo from Makary’s office prevented authorization of several flavors from vape maker Glas, even after FDA scientific reviewers had supported them.

Apr.20 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Related Topics

News

Related Read

Reuters: More “Made in America” Vape Products Appear in the U.S. Amid Trump Tariffs and Crackdown

Reuters: More “Made in America” Vape Products Appear in the U.S. Amid Trump Tariffs and Crackdown

Study Says Europe’s Illicit Disposable Vape Market to Reach EUR 6.6 Billion in 2026

Study Says Europe’s Illicit Disposable Vape Market to Reach EUR 6.6 Billion in 2026

FDA Wins Default Entry in Case Against E-Cigarette Distributor, to Seek Permanent Injunction

FDA Wins Default Entry in Case Against E-Cigarette Distributor, to Seek Permanent Injunction

Arizona Lawmaker Pushes Alternative Nicotine Product Bill as Enforcement Concerns Emerge

Arizona Lawmaker Pushes Alternative Nicotine Product Bill as Enforcement Concerns Emerge

Virginia Restricts Vape Sales to Products Listed in State Directory From April 1

Virginia Restricts Vape Sales to Products Listed in State Directory From April 1

WSJ: White House Pushes for More Flavored Vape Approvals as FDA Commissioner Makary Blocks Move

WSJ: White House Pushes for More Flavored Vape Approvals as FDA Commissioner Makary Blocks Move