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02 juillet 2009

Tobacco prices at producer level

Almost all tobacco produced is sold unprocessed either to private traders or to TEKEL. Private sector purchases are generally export oriented, dependent on foreign orders. TEKEL’s purchases are for both domestic cigarette production and for export as leaf tobacco. Hence, the prices received by farmers are a weighted average of the prices paid by TEKEL and the private sector. Over the last decade, TEKEL’s share in the purchase of unprocessed tobacco has fluctuated between 48 percent and 83 percent.

Each year, support prices are announced for tobacco of a certain standard (80 percent yield). However, the actual prices paid to the farmers are below the announced prices, since, on average, the quality is substandard. As the private sector buys better quality tobacco, their average purchasing price is higher than that of TEKEL. Figure 6.9 presents the trends in average support prices for tobacco over the last two decades, together with the trends for wheat and cotton, which are grown in the same regions and are the major possible alternative crops to tobacco. The trends are presented as US$prices of the crops, indexed to 1970 = 100.

Over the last three decades the average price of unprocessed tobacco has more than tripled, as have the prices for wheat and cotton. Except for a few years, the prices of the three products have tended to move in the same direction. It has mirrored the trend in overall prices received by farmers in the period. Prices all increased in the early 1970s, fell through the late 1970s and early 1980s, and have generally increased since.

24 juin 2009

Forward-looking remedy

The government urges that the corrective statements are a forward-looking remedy authorized under section 1964(a) because future advertising that “may not contain any statements 72 which are themselves false or deceptive” nevertheless inevitably builds upon Defendants’ previous false statements and, if uncorrected, “continues the deception, albeit implicitly rather than explicitly,” rendering those advertisements “part of the continuing deception of the public.”
We do not doubt that consumers may “continue to make purchasing decisions based on the false belief” created by a manufacturer’s false advertising even when that advertising ceases, but it is less clear whether, and in what circumstances, continuing consumer confusion created by uncorrected but truthful advertising would amount to a knowing fraud. Authorizes only remedies that prevent and restrain future RICO violations, not all future effects of past RICO violations, or all future unseemly business practices.

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09 juin 2009

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02 juin 2009

Tobacco marketing industry

In the area of indirect marketing bans, only 75 countries, covering less than half the world’s population, ban free distribution of tobacco products. One of the least used measures is a prohibition on the use of brand extensions – tobacco brands on other products such as clothing.

Only one third of countries ban brand extensions. Only 59 countries, about one third of those reporting on this policy and covering only a third of the world’s population, prohibit retail price discounts; these are designed to lure young people, who are most sensitive to price, into becoming addicted. Much more remains to be done, but some countries show the way. Norway is in the fourth decade of its tobacco-advertising ban.

The tobacco industry and its allies fought this ban for years, making many false claims along the way, such as that the ban would hurt the country’s economy – a prediction that did not come true. The advertising ban appears to have helped decrease tobacco consumption, particularly among young people.112 Although many countries have implemented some restrictions on tobacco industry promotion, the restrictions are still incomplete in most of the world and, where present, are often poorly enforced. Expanding existing measures into comprehensive bans that prohibit all direct and indirect tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship should be the goal for every country’s leadership.

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25 mai 2009

The Smoking Vaccine

Scientists create a miracle cure – a shot of medicine to take away the kick that keeps people hooked on nicotine. Two companies are developing a vaccine that will neutralize nicotine’s hold on the brain by keeping it from getting there first of all. If either of them has success, millions of smokers could trash their soft packs for good, reducing their risk of dozens of ailments, including heart stroke, disease and 10 different types of cancer. Vaccine is designed to stimulate antibodies in the bloodstream that identify and bond with nicotine and protect it from entering the brain.

Henrik Rasmussen, M.D., Ph.D., of Nabi says: “It’s based on the assumption that the main reason smokers can’t quit is that they miss the rush they get when the nicotine hits the brain. We are basically attempting to block that, so you lose the feeling of well-being that cigarettes give you.” The vaccine is going to be a revolutionary approach to tobacco-addiction treatment.

 

The NicVax vaccine offers a lot more protection than other treatment methods. Eight shots over a 12-month period will cover patients for the year. With NicVax, a smoker is stuck and that is what he needs. Researches have shown that if a smoker makes it past a year without relapse, his chances of staying smoke-free are very good.

 

The government puts its money on NicVax – the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has given a healthy dose of funding to carry out clinical trials at the

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. Francis Rocci, Ph.D., a researcher on nicotine addiction at the NIDA says: “This is a new paradigm, and it’s working on the concept of drug priming. If someone had a relapse and picked up a cigarette, he wouldn’t get the priming effect of smoking. The vaccine blocks the nicotine spike that can take you from two cigarettes at a party Friday night to running down to the 7-Eleven and buying a pack on Saturday morning.” Rocci adds: “This could be therapeutic, somewhat like a patch. It releases the nicotine into the blood at a very slow rate, so you won’t get a buzz, but it will probably keep smokers from going into withdrawal.”

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18 mai 2009

Philip Morris Sues to Block Internet Cigarette Sales

The New York-based company's cigarette unit, Philip Morris U.S.A., said it filed eight lawsuits in New York and Los Angeles against more than a dozen Web sites, seeking to block the sales. The suits accuse the Web vendors of using Philip Morris trademarks to promote and sell illegally imported cigarettes and making false claims about the legality of the sales. The tobacco industry increased prices after agreeing to a $206 billion settlement with 46 states in 1998, and many states and cities also levied additional taxes, putting the price of a pack of cigarettes to as much as $7.50 in New York City.
More than 600 Web sites illegally sell cheaper cigarettes and ``it appears to be growing,'' said Philip Morris spokesman Brendan McCormick. ``In the past, we have brought lawsuits against people using the black market in more traditional ways,'' he said. ``Now they are using the Internet.'' The sites, with names such as cheapmarlboro.com, 18orless.com and dutyfree-cigarettes.com, are based overseas, such as in Russia, Spain and Switzerland, according to the suits. Shares of Philip Morris rose 46 cents to close at $43.15 in New York Stock Exchange composite trading. Black Market The black market cigarettes are either made in the U.S. and packaged for overseas sales or made overseas for sale there, McCormick said. All Philip Morris cigarettes sold in the U.S. are made in this country, and the company has notified the U.S. Customs service that it has not given permission for anyone to use its trademarks on imports, he said.
The only legal remedy for Philip Morris is to sue for trademark infringement, false advertising and unfair competition. Only the states and federal government can sue for the lost tax revenue, McCormick said. The Web sites fail to ensure the cigarettes aren't sold to children and don't pay taxes, falsely claiming their products are tax-exempt, Philip Morris said.
The company said it expects to file more suits as its investigation continues. In the suits, Philip Morris asks that a court order the sites to stop using company trademarks and halt the illegal importation. It also can ask the court to order the Internet service providers to shut down the sites, McCormick said. ``Philip Morris U.S.A. is committed to pursuing all available options to ensure that its products are sold in strict compliance with the law,'' Jack Holleran, vice president of brand integrity for Philip Morris U.S.A., said in a statement. In the 1998 settlement, the cigarette makers said they would pay about $206 billion over 25 years to settle the 46 states' lawsuits seeking to recover their cost of treating smoking-related illnesses. As part of the settlement, the industry agreed to restrictions on outdoor advertising, brand-name sponsorships, and distribution of free samples and apparel that display cigarette brand names. The companies settled separately with the other four states.

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05 mai 2009

Cigarette Man Ad

1969 Camel Cigarette Man Walk a Mile Ad
“I’d walk a mile for a Camel.” This message is strictly for smokers who never tasted a Camel cigarette. Camel smokers, you know what we mean. You other guys, start walking.

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1969 Marlboro Cigarette Cowboy Drinking From Pan Ad
Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.

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1969 Marlboro Country Man Cigarette 2-Page Ad
Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.

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1969 Marlboro Country Man Filling Coffee Pot River Ad
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30 avril 2009

The Biggest Cigarette Companies

he restful effect of moderate smoking explains why people working under great stress use more tobacco The Biggest Cigarette Companies Today's cigarette market is is dominated by four companies: Philip Morris USA, RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co, Brown & Williamson, and Lorillard. All companies were involved in the fledgling tobacco industry of the late 1800's, and are proud of their industry influence. Philip Morris USA Philip Morris USA controls over 50% of the US cigarette market. Their brand portfolio contains Marlboro, the top selling national and international cigarette brand. Other Philip Morris brands include: Accord, Alpine, Basic, Benson & Hedges, Bristol, Bucks, Cambridge, Chesterfield, Collector's Choice, Commander, Daves, English Ovals, L&Ms, Lark, Merit, Parliament, Players, Saratoga, and Virginia Slims. Philip Morris was originally a tobacconist in London, England.
His store opened in the 1850s, first specializing in hand rolled Turkish cigarettes. In 1900, the Philip Morris company incorporated in New York, where it's headquarters are still located today. Today, Philip Morris owns several facilities to keep up with consumer demand. Virginia and North Carolina are home to two Manufacturing Centers. Each center produces over 600 million cigarettes, and ships over 3 million cartons a day. RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company Controlling over 20% of the US market, RJ Reynolds is the second largest cigarette manufacturer today. RJ Reynolds is the company that owns Camel, the oldest and most controversial modern cigarette brand. RJ Reynolds is responsible for four of today's Top 10 cigarette brands - Camel, Winston, Salem and Doral. Other brands in the portfolio include Century, Magna, Monarch, More, Now, and Sterling. Founded in 1875, the company first manufactured chewing tobacco, and later pipe tobacco and cigarettes. Camel cigarettes were the first modern cigarettes on the market in 1913. Between 1958 and 1983, RJ Reynolds was the leading cigarette manufacturer. The largest of the company's manufacturing plants is located in Tobaccoville, North Carolina. Brown & Williamson The third largest force in the cigarette market is Brown & Williamson, with over 10% of the market share. The company is responsible for many firsts in the cigarette industry.
Domestic US brands produced by Brown & Williamson include Barclay, Belair, Capri, Carlton, GPC, Kool, Lucky Strike, Misty, Pall Mall Filtered, Raleigh, Tareyton, and Viceroy. George Brown and Robert Williamson were brothers-in-law, both sons of successful men in the early tobacco industry. In 1893, they began a formal partnership, first buying the senior Williamson's factory. After finding success with their hand rolled cigarettes, they began steady acquisition of smaller companies. In 1927, they became an arm of British American Tobacco, then moved their facilities to Kentucky two years later. The first national brand of menthol cigarettes was B&W's Kool.
Cellulose acetate filters are also credited to B&W, first appearing in Viceroys. In 1987, Capri's were the first superslim brand of cigarettes on the market. Brown and & Williamson is also responsible for one of the world's best know brands - Lucky Strikes. Lucky Strikes were first marketed in 1853 as a smoking mixture, but was reintroduced as a manufactured cigarette in 1916. Lorillard Lorillard was founded in 1760, and is the oldest tobacco company in the US. Today, the company controls just under 10% of the US market. Their brands include Kent, Maverick, Max, Newport, Satin, Triumph and True.

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23 avril 2009

Lucky Strike Tobacco - fine tobacco

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16 avril 2009

Lucky Strike Cigarettes Green Has Gone to War

1997 'Lucky Lips' pin-up packs. George Washington Hill was president of The American Tobacco Company from 1925 until his death in 1946. The 1940's most successful advertising slogan, "Lucky Strike Cigarettes Green Has Gone to War!," was conceived by Mr. Hill while duck hunting on Monkey Island, North Carolina. Several days earlier Richard Boylan, head of purchasing for ATCo, had informed Hill that there was only a three months' supply of green ink available for printing Lucky Strike Cigarettes labels. Chromium, an element which is essential to solid green ink, was a war material in short supply. Boylan told Hill "Just like the soldiers, green ink has gone to war."

George Washington Hill knew that the green Lucky Strike Cigarettes package didn't appeal to women, but he needed a reason to change colors. When Hill found out that there was a shortage of merchant ships able to carry war supplies to England and Russia, and that older wood hulled ships were being pressed into service, he had his reason. Copper paint was used to protect the wooden hulls from marine worm damage, and Hill had just learned that copper was an ingredient in the ink needed for the gold bands on the Lucky Strike Cigarettes label.

Eureka! George Hill's new "Lucky Strike Cigarettes Green Has Gone to War!" advertising campaign touted the fact that enough bronze (copper and tin alloy) was saved each year to meet the requirements for 400 light tanks, those "speedy battering-rams of destruction!" Lord & Thomas, the Chicago advertising agency that promoted Lucky Strike Cigarettes, received a lot of hate mail because of the patriotic slogan. Critics felt patriotism was being exploited, but Lucky Strike Cigarettes sales did go up dramatically. The "Lucky Strike Cigarettes Green Has Gone to War!" campaign broke about the same time that

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