InterTabac 2025
Messe Dortmund Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund 18 September 2025 09:00 CETThe world’s leading event for the tobacco industry brings together international market leaders and industry representatives from all sectors at Messe Dortmund.
Raphael Moreau
The Blurred Line Between Legal and Illicit E-Vapour Products in the Middle East
31 Mar 25The illicit e-vapour trade presents a challenge to legally distributed products in the Middle East. Successfully navigating the e-vapour market in the Middle East requires a thorough understanding of these challenges and a strategic approach that allows brands to mitigate the illicit trade risk.
Alexandra Molokova
Tab Expo
Palexpo International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Genève 8 May 2025 09:55 CETJoin global tobacco and nicotine industry leaders for a landmark edition of TABEXPO. Explore ground-breaking exhibits, gain insights from industry experts, and connect with key decision-makers—all in the stunning setting of Geneva, with Mont Blanc as your backdrop.
Shane MacGuill
The Evolution of Japan's Cannabis Market in 2024 and the Impact of Legal Regulations
12 Mar 25The laws and regulations regarding cannabis in Japan have undergone significant changes in recent years. In particular, in 2023, a revised bill was proposed for the Cannabis Control Law, which established a new offence for use and officially approved Epidiolex, a CBD preparation for medical use. The revised law was delayed from the initially scheduled date of October 2024, and then came into effect on 12 December, but expectations for growth in the CBD market temporarily slowed in 2024. This article explains the reasons for this, the current situation, and the outlook for the future market.
Aya Suzuki
Top Five Trends in Nicotine for 2025
3 Mar 25The nicotine industry is undergoing significant changes as it adapts to evolving consumer preferences and regulatory landscapes. While traditional cigarette smoking continues to decline, new trends are emerging that shape the future of nicotine consumption. Here we take a look at the top five trends in nicotine for 2025.
Erwin Henriquez
Navigating the E-Vapour Market and the Rise of Illicit Products
4 Feb 25Globally, legal e-vapour products are set to grow at a notably slower pace in volume than in previous years, trailing behind nicotine pouches and heated tobacco. However, this growth figure only scratches the surface of the e-vapour market, as non-compliant and illicit products continue to surge in popularity worldwide.
Erwin Henriquez
Mapping and Measuring Consumer Need States
24 Jan 25Increased lifestyle fragmentation, pressure for productivity, along with a desire for optimisation and self-stability are resulting in strong growth in the importance of a need states mindset among consumers seeking to bring precision and effectiveness to their consumption.
Shane MacGuill
World Tobacco Middle East 2024
Dubai World Trade Centre in Za'abeel Halls 1,2 & 3, and Exhibition Halls 1 & 2 Sheikh Zayed Rd - Trade Centre - Trade Centre 2 - Dubai 12 November 2024 10:40 GSTJoin us at the largest tobacco event outside of Western Europe. An exclusive show-only offers and deals from 250+ leading suppliers.
Alexandra Molokova
Key Takeaways on the World Market for Cannabis
10 Sep 24Cannabis is probably the most disruptive and dynamic fmcg industry of them all. Regulatory changes have become more frequent across various regions, with most of them leaning towards wider liberation and acceptance. More and more consumers are turning to cannabis for different reasons, and a greater diversity of products has been emerging.
Lucas Pinto
InterTabac and InterSupply & CB Expo 2024
Messe Dortmund: Strobelallee 45, 44139 Dortmund 20 September 2024 13:00 CETAt the trade fair duo InterTabac and InterSupply from 19th to 21th September, 2024, trade visitors meet top decision-makers from retail, manufacturing and the service sector.
Spiros Malandrakis
Fizz with a Buzz: The Rise of Cannabis Drinks in the US
11 Jun 24“Minnesotans live in the future” was the most popular quote in the cannabis industry in 2023 after the state legalised products containing less than 10mg of hemp-derived THC per package to be sold in retail stores across the state. According to industry players and retailers in the state, hemp-derived THC products saw incredible growth and overnight success, with liquor stores reporting that up to 10% of their sales were coming from these types of products in the first couple of months.
Erwin Henriquez
ICBC Barcelona: Mitigating Uncertainty in Legal Cannabis
15 Apr 24This year’s ICBC Barcelona took place in March, in the shadow of uncertainty. The legal cannabis industry has been struggling against several headwinds – lack of regulatory momentum, continued consumer ambiguity and capital constraints – which are collectively clouding the outlook for operators in one of the world’s youngest consumer sectors.
Shane MacGuill
Key Trends for Cannabis in Japan: Law Amendments and New Opportunities in CBD Market
12 Apr 24Euromonitor International’s latest research in 2023 reveals a staggering growth in the Japan’s cannabis market over the past four years, expanding approximately sixfold from JPY4 billion (USD26.3 million) in 2019 to JPY24 billion (USD173.8 million) in 2023. This surge is attributed to the rising demand for products offering relaxation, sleep improvement, and stress relief.
Aya Suzuki
Classifying Emerging Cannabis Markets
31 Jan 24Cannabis has emerged as one of the fastest-growing industries globally. With the legalisation of cannabis spreading across countries, the industry is expected to experience exponential growth over the next few years. In our Emerging Cannabis Markets: A Taxonomy report, we build a classification for all emerging cannabis markets/countries that allows us to understand better the market context, capabilities, and opportunities on both the domestic and global stage.
Erwin Henriquez
World Tobacco Asia 2023
Grand City Convex Convention Hall, Ground Floor, Surabaya 21 September 2023 11:00 Thailand TimeWe are proud to be a part of #WTAsia2023, the only Asian tobacco event designed specifically for the next generation of smokers on 21-22 September 2023 in Surabaya, Indonesia.
Adhitya Nugroho
InterTabac 2023
Messe Dortmund Strobelallee 45 44139 Dortmund 14 September 2023 13:15 CETAt the trade fair duo InterTabac and InterSupply from 14th. to 16th September 16, 2023, trade visitors meet top decision-makers from retail, manufacturing and the service sector.
Linda Lichtmess
Key Regulatory Dynamics Shaping Nicotine and Cannabis
10 Jul 23The impact of regulation across both the tobacco and the cannabis industries is immense, with the former experiencing ever-tightening frameworks, often even on newer, perceived less harmful forms of consumption, and the latter going through a period of rapid, if uneven, liberalisation. This theme examines the key elements of regulatory mechanics in each industry, analysing where one may influence the other in the longer term.
Shane MacGuill