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[Asia, India] Tobacco Board fixes Karnataka crop at 102 million kg
The Tobacco Board has increased Karnataka's crop size by four per cent to 102 million kg (mkg) for the crop year 2013-14. A decision to this effect was taken at the full board meeting held recently. The trade had demanded 112 mkg and growers request was
May 6, 2013
Business Line (The Hindu)
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May 6, 2013 14:41
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[Philippines] Combating child labor and improving the lives of tobacco farmers
The Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation Inc. (JVOFI), Cordillera Green Network (CGN), and the Child and Family Service Philippines Inc. (CFSPI) are in the forefront as partners of PMFTC in its corporate social responsibility programs to the towns that supply the
May 6, 2013
Business Mirror (ph)
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May 6, 2013 01:41
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[Virginia] Tobacco farmers dip into feeding a new addiction ($$)
The introduction of chickpeas in the heart of Virginia tobacco country is being sponsored by America’s largest hummus maker in response to what the company says is a looming shortage of low-fat chickpea dip.
May 6, 2013
Times Of London (uk)
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May 5, 2013 22:00
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[Louisiana] Tobacco Lovers Discover Mystique of Perique
Perique’s spicy, earthy flavor, imparted during curing in oak barrels, has gained new favor. ... In 2000, American Spirit introduced a perique cigarette, giving Mr. Martin the consistent buyer he needed. Over the years, American Spirit and its perique b
May 5, 2013
New York Times
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May 5, 2013 11:52
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[Africa, Kenya] Don’t expect us to puff in the Counties – BAT
(BAT) has ruled out the possibility of investing in new factories in Kenya. The company’s out going Managing Director Gary Fagan said on Tuesday that although there has been pressure from new county governments, such proposals have not been driven by fac
Apr 30, 2013
Capital FM Kenya (ke)
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Apr 30, 2013 22:16
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[Canada] Nelson business told to remove tobacco plants from window
Comment magazine publisher Michael Chesney received warning that the tobacco plants growing in his store front violate a section of the Tobacco Control Act which prohibits the display of tobacco products. He has until Wednesday to remove them.
Apr 30, 2013
Nelson (BC) Star (ca)
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Apr 30, 2013 15:56
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[Philippines] BAT jacks up purchases of tobacco leaves
British American Tobacco’s Philippine unit has doubled its yearly purchase of local tobacco leaves to 3.6 million kilograms as the company strives for a firmer foothold in the domestic market. James Lafferty, BAT Philippines general manager, said in an i
Apr 30, 2013
Philippine Daily Inquirer (ph)
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Apr 30, 2013 14:18
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[UK] Students' controversial smoking play to run at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre
SMOKING is a controversial issue, so when a group of students wrote a play about the history of tobacco as a commodity, it was bound to grab attention. And their script was so gripping that Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre decided to produce the play for a
Apr 30, 2013
This Is Gloucester
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Apr 30, 2013 11:52
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[Africa, Zimbabwe] Tobacco farmers' night plight
It is freezing cold on the grounds of some tobacco auction floors in the city. The farmers putting up for the night in makeshift tents are worried as the chilling dawn of winter starts biting heavily.
Apr 27, 2013
ZBC (zw)
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Apr 29, 2013 01:10
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[Maryland] The 3-Minute Interview: Anjela Barnes helps bring Colonial tobacco plantation to life
Barnes is communications manager for the Accokeek Foundation, which operates 200 acres of Piscataway Park in Prince George's County. The foundation hosts educational programs about farming, history and conservation, and its outdoor living history museum
Apr 29, 2013
Washington DC Examiner
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Apr 29, 2013 01:03