U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced plans to introduce legislation in the U.S. Senate in May to raise the nationwide minimum age to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Twelve states have enacted laws to raise the purchasing age of tobacco products to 21. McConnell said these bills will serve as guidance for the…
Oil and Wax Vaporizer
Containing all of the great functional and power traits of the Phantom Concealer 2 in 1, with the Squeeze Box Phantom Signature Oil & Wax Vaporizer, you are getting world-class performance vaping for your 510 thread pre-filled oil carts, powerful Stealth dab rips in the wax adapter, four power settings and preheat on tap. Don’t…
Carl’s Jr. Testing CBD Burger in Denver
Carl’s Jr. is testing a CBD burger at one location in Denver on April 20. The Carl’s Jr. Rocky Mountain High: CheeseBurger Delight features a sauce infused with CBD, a non-psychoactive hemp derivative. The burger chain is using the test to determine whether a CBD burger belongs on its permanent menu, Patty Trevino, senior vice president…
Delaware Approves Tobacco Age Raise
Delaware Governor John Carney signed a bill raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products in the state from 18 to 21. The bill was passed by the Delaware House of Representatives earlier this month by a 25-16 vote, following the senate’s 14-6 vote. “We expect this legislation will help curb the impact of smoking on…
Juul Tests Program to Report Underage Vaping
E-cigarette manufacturer Juul is testing a new program to prevent underage vaping. The program, called Track & Trace, includes a web portal for adults to report a vape they’ve confiscated from a minor using the serial number that can be found on Juul devices. As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to crack down on e-cigarettes,…
Rite Aid to Sell CBD, Stop Selling E-Cigarettes
Rite Aid Corp. will stop selling e-cigarettes in its drugstores and will begin selling cannabinoid (CBD) products. Company executives said the decision was made due to the increased number of teenagers and children using the products. “While many feel these products are beneficial to those of legal age who’re trying to quit the use of…
Delaware to Approve Tobacco Age Raise
A bill that would raise the legal age to buy tobacco products in Delaware from 18 to 21 passed the state House. It now goes to Gov. John Carney, who supports the legislation. “We expect this legislation will help curb the impact of smoking on Delaware families by preventing more young Delawareans from picking up…
Swisher VP of Industry Relations Bill Dunn to Retire
Dunn plans to remain on several industry boards and will serve as a consultant to the company. Swisher International announced the retirement of Bill Dunn, Vice President of Industry Relations. Dunn has been in the CPG industry for more than 45 years and has held several positions of increasing responsibility spanning his 37-year career at…
Flavorless Future for Vaping?
Flavored e-liquids once were the key marketing focus for the electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) marketplace. Now that marketing banner is being stretched tighter by federal and local regulators. For example, New York City Council is considering a ban on vaping flavors, and at presstime a key committee had recently held a public hearing to…
Nicotine Pod Flavors
In continuing their commitment to cater to adult smokers and vapers, e-vapor brand blu is expanding the flavor offerings under their nicotine salt liquidpod line, myblu INTENSE. blu will now offer Mint-sation — the taste of fresh peppermint blended with subtle undertones of spearmint — and Tobacco — roasted tobacco flavor with nutty notes and a slight oaky finish — in 3.6% and 2.4%…