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IECIE announced that the 2020 Shenzhen International Vape Industry Expo, originally planned for April, has been postponed to Aug. 20-22 due to the global coronavirus outbreak.
IQOS has launched two limited spring colors in Japan for the IQOS 3 DUO: Ultraviolet Blue and Sapphire. The new edition also comes in special packaging and is priced at 9,980 yen officially.
In October 2017, Turkey announced it would withdraw plans to start importing and producing heated tobacco and e-cigarette products. Anti-smoking experts said the move would hurt public health.
Japan's annual IQOS spring promotion is underway, with the IQOS 3 Duo as the main discounted model. Not every IQOS product is included in the sale.
British American Tobacco has raised cigarette prices in Kenya after higher excise taxes took effect, warning that steeper taxes could make locally made cigarettes less competitive against smuggled products.
A recycling program in Japan now accepts used glo and Ploom heated tobacco devices and some consumables starting in February, but IQOS devices are not included in the initiative.
An investigation by UK media and consultants said anti-tobacco advocates doubt whether Philip Morris International will truly phase out conventional tobacco while promoting heated tobacco products.
Japan has launched two new HEETS flavors, Matcha Mint and Grape Mint. Already sold in other countries, the two additions offer lower-priced alternatives to Marlboro tobacco sticks in Japan.
PMI’s IQOS shipments grew strongly in 2019, while rivals JT and Imperial Tobacco faced weaker expectations. The broader heated tobacco market also lifted demand for related IQOS MESH atomizers.
HEETS are sold in many European countries, so Germany definitely has them too. Here is a photo of HEETS tobacco sticks from Germany.
This appears to be the Ecuador version for South America, and its flavor lineup even includes Blue Ice, a strong menthol option. Fans of strong menthol may want to ask friends abroad to bring it back.
PMI has been criticized by anti-smoking groups in the UK for producing and promoting IQOS and other heated tobacco products presented as reduced-risk alternatives.