The Florida Entomologist
Taking cues from the streamers foray into Formula One, executive producer Chad Mumm and his crew explained some basics to fit narratives and educate those unfamiliar with the game
The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long, wrote the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu
Dozens of devices and thousands of flavors, with multiple nicotine levels, are available online and at scores of vape shops popping up across the country
But several developments suggest that in the products biggest global market, scepticism is growing Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is enjoying the success of its heated tobacco products, especially in Japan, while in Turkey combustibles have contributed to a rise in market share for the company for the first quarter of 2026 Tax hikes on heated tobacco in Japan will eliminate the categorys tax advantage over traditional cigarettes, and may impact growth as prices increase and some consumers shift to cheaper products British American Tobacco (BAT) reported a slight decrease in its revenue for the second half of 2025, offset by a significant growth in the modern oral segment, with Velo Plus nicotine pouches contributing to growth momentum Japan Tobacco International (JTI) delivered strong results in 2025, driven by significant growth in reduced-risk product volume and revenue primarily fuelled by its heated tobacco brand, Ploom Smoke-free products now account for over half of Philip Morris International (PMI)s net revenue in 27 markets and more than 75% in eight specific markets including the US Though markets will be impacted by incoming regulation in 2026, TobaccoIntelligence forecasts significant growth for both heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches TobaccoIntelligences predictions for 2025 resulted in a bit of a mixed bag in a year where there were meant to be significant opportunities to regulate non-vape alternative nicotine products Despite inconsistent regulations and emerging taxes in 2025, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products are expected to continue to grow steadily Japan Tobacco International delivered good results for the year to date, driven by share gains, particularly in Japan, where the new Ploom Aura and Evo premium sticks were launched Heated tobacco in Japan and nicotine pouches in the US were among the success stories highlighted by Philip Morris International (PMI) in announcing its latest financial results Set to be confirmed within weeks as Japans first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi has not expressed support for reversing a planned heated tobacco tax rise but may push back against stricter anti-smoking regulations Taiwans health officials have lifted a ban on heated tobacco products (HTPs), conditionally approving 14 products from two companies, but said stricter regulations on the marketing of these HTPs will be implemented The modern oral segment took centre stage in Big Tobaccos second-quarter earnings, driving growth for several companies despite broader declines in traditional categories Japan Tobacco International reported a solid performance in the first half of 2025, boosted by the ongoing growth of its heated tobacco segment as well as the contribution of Vector Group, acquired last year British American Tobacco reported a slight decrease in its revenue for the first half of 2025, offset by strong growth in the modern oral segment
Its concealed button allows easy opening and emptying
