To investigate the investments of the Big Four (Philip Morris International/Altria, British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands and Japan Tobacco International), The Investigative Desk analysed public information in annual reports and press releases, and in the company databases Pitchbook and Company.info, among others
Malaysias government has supported tobacco farmers in transitioning to cultivating kenaf, a plant used for high-quality paper, biocomposites and bioplastics
Over time, that turned into a large selection of shisha tobacco flavors
Nicotines Impact Nicotine, a highly addictive component of tobacco, is known to constrict blood vessels, reduce saliva flow, and impair the bodys ability to fight infection