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Reynolds American announced as a sponsor of TruAge™
February 2, 2022 3 min read

Reynolds American announced as a sponsor of TruAge™

Reynolds’ partnership with the National Association of Convenience Stores (“NACS”) and Conexxus bolsters national effort to make the process of verifying an adult tobacco consumer’s age more reliable and secure.   Winston-Salem, N.C. (Feb. 2, 2022) – Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds) today announced its partnership with the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and Conexxus as … Continued

Stakeholder Announcement: Reynolds Pursuing Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification
October 12, 2021 1 min read

Stakeholder Announcement: Reynolds Pursuing Alliance for Water Stewardship Certification

In accordance with the requirements in section 2.4 of the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Certification Requirements document, the following locations are currently pursuing Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification using the certified auditing body SGS:   RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company located at 7855 Doral Drive, Tobaccoville, NC 27050   Assessment dates November 17-18, 2021   Santa Fe … Continued

News Brief: BAT recognized as a Climate Leader by the Financial Times
May 18, 2021 1 min read

News Brief: BAT recognized as a Climate Leader by the Financial Times

BAT has been named as a 2021 Climate Leader by the Financial Times in an inaugural European ranking. FT Europe Climate Leaders 2021 recognizes the top 300 of more than 4,000 companies across Europe that achieved the highest reduction in core greenhouse gas emissions in relation to revenues for the period between 2014 and 2019. Full press … 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

BAT Working on Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Through US Bio-tech Subsidiary
March 13, 2020 6 min read

BAT Working on Potential COVID-19 Vaccine Through US Bio-tech Subsidiary

Potential vaccine in development for COVID-19 using new, fast-growing tobacco plant technology – pre-clinical testing under way Tobacco plants offer the potential for faster and safer vaccine development compared to conventional methods Potential to manufacture 1-3 million doses of vaccine per week   April 1, 2020: BAT’s US bio-tech subsidiary, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP), is developing a potential vaccine … Continued

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company Announces VELO: Expanding Emerging Modern Oral Portfolio and Choice for Adult Tobacco Consumers
July 7, 2019 4 min read

R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company Announces VELO: Expanding Emerging Modern Oral Portfolio and Choice for Adult Tobacco Consumers

Company expands the rollout of VELO as part of its innovative Modern Oral portfolio to meet the evolving preferences of today’s adult tobacco consumer with simple, hassle-free, oral nicotine products. Product expansion furthers RJRVC’s commitment to transforming tobacco by leading the charge on responsible innovation in the industry.   WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – July 8, 2019 – R.J. … Continued

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Announces Major Recycling Milestone
December 13, 2018 2 min read

Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company Announces Major Recycling Milestone

OXFORD, N.C. – Dec. 14, 2018 – More than 100 million and counting! That’s how many pieces of cigarette waste have been recycled since the Fall of 2012, when Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc. (SFNTC) partnered with TerraCycle to launch a pioneering program that’s helping to keep cigarette litter off our nation’s streets, beaches and public places — and out … Continued

Urgent: Voluntary Product Recall of Vuse Vibe Power Units
April 12, 2018 2 min read

Urgent: Voluntary Product Recall of Vuse Vibe Power Units

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – April 13, 2018 – R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company has voluntarily initiated a nationwide safety recall of all Vuse Vibe power units. The Company initiated the recall after receiving consumer complaints about malfunctioning batteries, which may cause the power unit to overheat and create a fire risk. The Company notified the U.S. Food and Drug … Continued