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
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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.
09 juin 2009
Save money
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.
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 University Wisconsin University Minnesota University of Nebraska
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.
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.
1969 chesterfield coupon ad
Who stole the Chesterfield coupon? Chesterfield introduces the coupon worth stealing. A new cigarette coupon now
1969 chesterfield coupon ad - Who stole the Chesterfield coupon? Chesterfield introduces the coupon worth stealing. A new cigarette coupon now
1969 Marlboro Cigarette Cowboy Drinking From Pan Ad
Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.
1969 Marlboro Cigarette Cowboy Drinking From Pan Ad - Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.
1969 Marlboro Country Man Cigarette 2-Page Ad
Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.
1969 Marlboro Country Man Cigarette 2-Page Ad - Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.
1969 Marlboro Country Man Filling Coffee Pot River Ad
Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.
1969 Marlboro Country Man Filling Coffee Pot River Ad - Come to where the flavor is. Come to Marlboro Country.
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.
23 avril 2009
Lucky Strike Tobacco - fine tobacco
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