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Growing Tomorrow: Reynolds American Commits to Invest $3.2 Billion by 2030 to Grow U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation
March 5, 2026 4 min read

Growing Tomorrow: Reynolds American Commits to Invest $3.2 Billion by 2030 to Grow U.S. Manufacturing and Innovation

Investment supports more than 2,000 U.S. jobs while expanding manufacturing capacity and fueling innovation across a multicategory portfolio   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., (March 5, 2026) — The Reynolds American companies (Reynolds American) announced a forward-looking commitment to invest more than $3.2 billion across its U.S. operations by 2030, reinforcing its long-term focus on value creation and … Continued

CEO David Waterfield Discusses Reynolds’ Next Chapter in Custom Content from WSJ
February 25, 2026 2 min read

CEO David Waterfield Discusses Reynolds’ Next Chapter in Custom Content from WSJ

The Reynolds American organization (Reynolds) has partnered with Custom Content from WSJ to highlight how the organization is defining its next era following its 150th anniversary last year.   The feature explores how Reynolds is navigating one of the most significant evolutions in its history, transitioning from a combustible-products business toward a predominantly smokeless trajectory … Continued

Reynolds Executive Wade Huckabee Named 2025 Visionary by Consumer Goods Technology
January 7, 2026 3 min read

Reynolds Executive Wade Huckabee Named 2025 Visionary by Consumer Goods Technology

Wade Huckabee, SVP of Strategy & Transformation at Reynolds American, was named to Consumer Goods Technology’s 2025 Visionaries list for his leadership in driving change throughout the organization.   The Visionaries list recognizes trailblazing executives from leading consumer goods organizations who are taking measured, strategic approaches to advance transforming business operations in efficient, sustainable ways.   Since 2024, Wade has led the … Continued

Reynolds American Featured in POLITICO Focus: When Tradition Meets Transformation
December 19, 2025 2 min read

Reynolds American Featured in POLITICO Focus: When Tradition Meets Transformation

The Reynolds American organization (Reynolds) recently partnered with POLITICO Focus to share the story of its legacy and ongoing transformation within American agriculture and manufacturing. As the organization concludes its 150th anniversary year, dating back to the founding of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in 1875, the feature article explores how Reynolds continues to shape the … Continued

Reynolds Partners with Custom Content from WSJ to Spotlight Innovation and Sustainability
November 11, 2025 1 min read

Reynolds Partners with Custom Content from WSJ to Spotlight Innovation and Sustainability

The Reynolds American organization (Reynolds) has partnered with Custom Content from WSJ to spotlight the company’s forward-thinking approach to manufacturing and sustainability. The piece outlines Reynolds’ strategic direction and showcases how the company is embracing innovation while staying grounded in its core values.   The article explores how Reynolds is navigating a rapidly evolving industry … Continued

Fostering Transparent Collaboration to Reduce Tobacco Harm
March 19, 2025 2 min read

Fostering Transparent Collaboration to Reduce Tobacco Harm

Collaboration is at the heart of some of the most groundbreaking scientific advancements in history. Take for instance, the discovery of DNA’s double helix structure by Watson, Crick, and the contributions of Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin. This was a product of pure teamwork, collective knowledge, and a shared effort for human progression. Collaboration, especially … Continued

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company Expands Portfolio with Introduction of SENSA, a Zero Nicotine Option for Adult Tobacco and Vapor Consumers
July 1, 2024 3 min read

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company Expands Portfolio with Introduction of SENSA, a Zero Nicotine Option for Adult Tobacco and Vapor Consumers

SENSA includes an innovative locking feature and battery take back program   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (July 1, 2024) – R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company (RJRVC), an operating company of Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds American), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, today announced that it is expanding its innovative vapor portfolio with SENSA, a zero nicotine vapor product.   … Continued

Reynolds Named Recipient of SEAL Business Sustainability Award for Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant
May 7, 2024 5 min read

Reynolds Named Recipient of SEAL Business Sustainability Award for Advanced Water Recycling Facility at Tobaccoville, N.C. Plant

The SEAL Award for Environmental Initiatives recognizes Reynolds’ efforts to move the needle on environmental progress and impact global sustainability.   Winston-Salem, N.C. (May 7, 2024) – Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds), the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary, is pleased to announce that SEAL Awards has named Reynolds as a recipient of the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability … Continued

News Brief: BAT progresses COVID-19 candidate vaccine into Phase I human clinical trials
December 16, 2020 1 min read

News Brief: BAT progresses COVID-19 candidate vaccine into Phase I human clinical trials

BAT’s US Bio-tech arm, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP) today announced plans to commence a Phase I first-time-in-human study of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate following approval of its Investigational New Drug application by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Enrollment for the study is expected to begin shortly. Full press release, intended for use by the media only, available … Continued

Reynolds Completes 2020 PMTA Submissions with Vuse Alto E-Cigarette Applications
September 4, 2020 5 min read

Reynolds Completes 2020 PMTA Submissions with Vuse Alto E-Cigarette Applications

Grouped Alto applications are final FDA submission for deemed products, representing both Vuse and VELO portfolios Reynolds completes 2020 deemed product PMTA submissions for one of the broadest portfolios in the industry Reynolds has provided the FDA with more than 530,000 pages of scientific data for review as part of all PMTA applications submitted More … Continued

VELO Pouch Premarket Tobacco Applications Submitted to FDA for Review by Reynolds
September 1, 2020 3 min read

VELO Pouch Premarket Tobacco Applications Submitted to FDA for Review by Reynolds

VELO pouch is second group of PMTAs for VELO products, and completes current VELO brand PMTA submissions  WINSTON-SALEM, NC. September 1, 2020 – Reynolds American Inc. (“Reynolds”) announces today the submission of a group of Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (“PMTAs”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) seeking orders authorizing the marketing of VELO pouches. … Continued