In 2001, a panel of experts wrote a 236-page report for the National Cancer Institute, saying, In fact, the use of these cigarettes may be partly responsible for the increase in lung cancer for long term smokers who have switched to the low-tar/low-nicotine brands. Another consultant for Philip Morris and the chemical industry, Kenneth Mundt of Ramboll Environ, has attacked the NCI report
Good to know: there are European discussions on raising minimum excise duties, which could push the average price towards 6.5-7.0 in the medium term, but nothing has yet been decided (procedure and unanimity required)
Alcohol industry as a billion-euro market The alcohol industry is an important economic sector in the EU: High tax revenues for states Millions of jobs in production, gastronomy, and trade Strong export industry (e.g., wine, beer, spirits) Cannabis as a growing future market The market for cannabis is developing rapidly: Medical cannabis is growing strongly New jobs in agriculture, research, and pharmaceuticals Potential tax revenues with full legalization Many experts see the cannabis industry as one of the most important future markets in Europe
Diet or no, advertising is still good business for the brand.
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