Adoption of the recent law increasing the excise tax on tobacco has prompted manufacturers to immediately raise the prices of some varieties of cigarettes. Following the adoption of the bill from November 1, the cost of cigarettes pulled up. Thus, the producers decided to "hide" themselves from future losses, without waiting for the signature of the President. Nobody expected that Viktor Yushchenko is experienced in spite of all his beliefs and programs vetiruet law. Now tobacco companies are intensely ponder: whether to reduce prices to the usual level or leave everything as is?
Representatives of the Coalition of NGOs "For a smoke-free Ukraine" claim that the cost of some brands of cigarettes has increased consistently during September and October 2009, although the changes in excise duty at the time was not. Tobacco companies could raise their prices in December, if the law came into force. But the risk of incurring the loss was great, because tobacco manufacturers have decided to play safe at the expense of their customers. Although, according to tobacco workers themselves, they do everything to protect their clients.
Manufacturers have not yet reached a unanimous verdict on whether to cut prices to the level of "dozakonnogo" time. Head of Corporate Communications "British American Tobacco Ukraine" Andrew Krill said that the pricing policy is based on complex calculations of purchasing power, excise tax, the cost of raw materials and production, currency fluctuations, inflation and other things. Therefore, the revision of prices in connection with the abolition of excise tax increase should be based on a set of parameters.
«JTI-Ukraine" is also featured rising prices for their products. Director of Corporate Affairs «JTI-Ukraine" Dmitry Red'ko reported that an unambiguous answer to the question of the company does not. It is possible that the MPs will actively try to overcome a presidential veto.
In the Anti-Monopoly Committee believes that price increases on tobacco products do not deserve special attention, and for the investigation there was no reason. Jump in prices to a price level in the market is not observed, and therefore no comments to the work of tobacco workers there.
Tobacco companies have set for themselves in an awkward position. It is the products that have already been declared at high prices, can not be sold with a decrease in prices. It has sales outlets boast decent stockpile of cigarettes bought more at the old prices.
Friday 20 November 2009
Friday 13 November 2009
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smokers three times more than 20 years ago
Tell me, why is smoking woman? Question neprazdny: at least every third Belarusian over 18 years of daily bends over flame lighters. Question neritorichesky: not so easy to understand why the background of an unprecedented anti-smoking campaign that goes around the world, ladies so tenaciously - sometimes even tsepche men! - Hold on a cigarette. Why the epidemic of smoking "and consistently struck by the strong half in countries with high, medium and low income, with the end of the 90 plagues are already among the poor?
Why are you, girl?
Motives of smokers too well known. According to British researchers, for a cigarette, a man is taken either to "disperse" unpleasant emotions, either for pleasure or to enhance their own self-esteem, or a purely automatic. Women came up with a two additional reasons: they believe that smoking helps to lose weight and creates a romantic flair. Like, a cigarette burns 10 calories. Like, talked about this yet Dr. Freud: smoking among women is more tempting. Some sort vamp, emansipe, which with the help of his "magic bullet" once again demonstrates the surrounding graceful hands, the perfect manicure and a beautiful mouth. "The smoke, smoldering cigarette, clicking lighters - Is not this the beginning of a presentation?" - Sentimental men's magazines. Submissions may be - and the beginning and illusions must stop. In fact, none of the "female" argument does not withstand any criticism, convinced the chief narcologist Ministry of Health Alexei Alexandrov: "First, smoking does not burn! But the cigarette, like many stimulants such as coffee, reduces appetite by expressed by the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. That, apparently, the nature of modern man: it is easier to give up something than to do something. Therefore, weight loss through diet is now more popular than using physical exercises ... And secondly, what kind of aesthetics "long cigarette in his fingers, you can say, if it ultimately is clearly contrary to the external aesthetics in general? Inevitable problems affecting the skin, teeth, hair - just the tip of the iceberg ... "
The most paradoxical that the majority of smokers that did not stop. As much more unfortunate fact: the cigarette shortens the representative of a strong half life of 5 years, and the weak - at 11! Year from the effects of smoking in developed countries die more than 500 thousand women. "If among the effects of smoking in men dominated lung cancer and upper respiratory tract, - said Alexei Alexandrov - then the women - breast cancer. More miscarriages, premature births and in general problems with pregnancy occur in smokers are several times more likely than non-smokers. And the children have mothers, indulge a cigarette before and during pregnancy are more prone to allergies, have a much higher risk in the future become addicted to alcohol, drugs or the same tobacco. Nicotine readily crosses the placental barrier and affects the child's brain still in the womb! And then my parents still wonder: why it grew so? "
Well-informed, but stubborn
Thus sociologists describe inveterate smokers. Everyone knows, but can do nothing about. From a medical point of view, says chief narcologist Belarus, there is no surprise: "It is one of the criteria for dependence - the inability to quit, despite the obvious harm to their health. And 90 percent of smokers, it goes to the present dependence on nicotine. Whatever may be explained to the woman his passion, at its core - a painful condition in which the majority can not cope without outside help. And in this smoker is no different from the smoker. Just as a man, a woman trying to deceive myself - that reducing the number of cigarettes, then moving to a more "light" (which usually causes only an increase in the depth of puffs). Also suffering from withdrawal syndrome. Also said to himself: "All right, throw!" - And during the first year in 50 cases out of 100 once again broke. The same indifference runs through the eyes of warning labels on packages (which, of course, are good, but rather as a measure of prevention - for those who did not smoke or have not yet addicted) ...
Narcologists generally considered: quit harder than to stop abusing alcohol. For women - even more so. But because tobacco smoke is a "gender priorities"! "The thing is the social side of the question, - says Alexei Alexandrov. - Women are more sociable men, for them, this aspect of life is more important. A nicotine acts as a kind of communicative doping, facilitating the transfer of information - in the smoking room at lunch break, in friendly company. And if a woman is easier to overcome cravings, withdrawal symptoms, then deprive yourself of "doping" is much more difficult. For each cigarette, she spends an average of 3 minutes. And if it is a pack a day? If this continues for many years? So, quit smoking, she receives a huge amount of time that does not know what to do, and the feeling of separateness from the company, which is hard going through. Meanwhile, around - some temptations. After all, society smoking lady almost did not condemn (grumble older generation, and cautions physicians - seem to be and do not count). Movies - promotes. Tobacco companies - lured, including a variety of flavors, deceiving your sense of smell and taste. As a result, a woman, alas, being deceived on a grand scale. Most often - once and for all. According to statistics, only 35 percent of smokers manage a break. All the rest and remain perpetual captivity smoke ...
Advises Dr. Alexander
You are more vulnerable than men, so the best - not to start smoking at all. Remember: this is not "little bad habit" like manners biting his nails, and dependence, which is just as impossible to stop an effort of will, it is impossible to stop the willful decision chronic bronchitis.
Nicotine dependence can not be cured snap of his fingers - for an hour, per session. Work on yourself can take a long time - weeks, months, even years. Critical - the first year. We'll have a very hard - both physically and psychologically, and socially. After all, you have to seriously restructure life - think of where to spend an hour became space-time, learn to overpower yourself when others leave Lift the smoking room or on the balcony.
Several ways to help quit smoking:
- Nikotinsoderzhaschie means (gum, patches). They reduce the desire to be delayed and the degree of pleasure, that is easier Unlearning control;
- Special medications. They help to survive the withdrawal syndrome. Recently, there have drugs that do not contain nicotine, are not psychoactive, are not addictive, but in some way affect the receptors in the brain. They are sold only by prescription;
- Reflexology. Removes "reflex smoker";
- Classes with the therapist or narcologist.
And yet - sports. It is scientifically proven way to reduce the propensity to smoke, especially in the beginning, when up depending far. In addition, physical activity is much better to solve all those problems that "fought" cigarette - and will remove the stress and reduce weight and increase self-esteem, and give pleasure ...
Tell me, why is smoking woman? Question neprazdny: at least every third Belarusian over 18 years of daily bends over flame lighters. Question neritorichesky: not so easy to understand why the background of an unprecedented anti-smoking campaign that goes around the world, ladies so tenaciously - sometimes even tsepche men! - Hold on a cigarette. Why the epidemic of smoking "and consistently struck by the strong half in countries with high, medium and low income, with the end of the 90 plagues are already among the poor?
Why are you, girl?
Motives of smokers too well known. According to British researchers, for a cigarette, a man is taken either to "disperse" unpleasant emotions, either for pleasure or to enhance their own self-esteem, or a purely automatic. Women came up with a two additional reasons: they believe that smoking helps to lose weight and creates a romantic flair. Like, a cigarette burns 10 calories. Like, talked about this yet Dr. Freud: smoking among women is more tempting. Some sort vamp, emansipe, which with the help of his "magic bullet" once again demonstrates the surrounding graceful hands, the perfect manicure and a beautiful mouth. "The smoke, smoldering cigarette, clicking lighters - Is not this the beginning of a presentation?" - Sentimental men's magazines. Submissions may be - and the beginning and illusions must stop. In fact, none of the "female" argument does not withstand any criticism, convinced the chief narcologist Ministry of Health Alexei Alexandrov: "First, smoking does not burn! But the cigarette, like many stimulants such as coffee, reduces appetite by expressed by the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine. That, apparently, the nature of modern man: it is easier to give up something than to do something. Therefore, weight loss through diet is now more popular than using physical exercises ... And secondly, what kind of aesthetics "long cigarette in his fingers, you can say, if it ultimately is clearly contrary to the external aesthetics in general? Inevitable problems affecting the skin, teeth, hair - just the tip of the iceberg ... "
The most paradoxical that the majority of smokers that did not stop. As much more unfortunate fact: the cigarette shortens the representative of a strong half life of 5 years, and the weak - at 11! Year from the effects of smoking in developed countries die more than 500 thousand women. "If among the effects of smoking in men dominated lung cancer and upper respiratory tract, - said Alexei Alexandrov - then the women - breast cancer. More miscarriages, premature births and in general problems with pregnancy occur in smokers are several times more likely than non-smokers. And the children have mothers, indulge a cigarette before and during pregnancy are more prone to allergies, have a much higher risk in the future become addicted to alcohol, drugs or the same tobacco. Nicotine readily crosses the placental barrier and affects the child's brain still in the womb! And then my parents still wonder: why it grew so? "
Well-informed, but stubborn
Thus sociologists describe inveterate smokers. Everyone knows, but can do nothing about. From a medical point of view, says chief narcologist Belarus, there is no surprise: "It is one of the criteria for dependence - the inability to quit, despite the obvious harm to their health. And 90 percent of smokers, it goes to the present dependence on nicotine. Whatever may be explained to the woman his passion, at its core - a painful condition in which the majority can not cope without outside help. And in this smoker is no different from the smoker. Just as a man, a woman trying to deceive myself - that reducing the number of cigarettes, then moving to a more "light" (which usually causes only an increase in the depth of puffs). Also suffering from withdrawal syndrome. Also said to himself: "All right, throw!" - And during the first year in 50 cases out of 100 once again broke. The same indifference runs through the eyes of warning labels on packages (which, of course, are good, but rather as a measure of prevention - for those who did not smoke or have not yet addicted) ...
Narcologists generally considered: quit harder than to stop abusing alcohol. For women - even more so. But because tobacco smoke is a "gender priorities"! "The thing is the social side of the question, - says Alexei Alexandrov. - Women are more sociable men, for them, this aspect of life is more important. A nicotine acts as a kind of communicative doping, facilitating the transfer of information - in the smoking room at lunch break, in friendly company. And if a woman is easier to overcome cravings, withdrawal symptoms, then deprive yourself of "doping" is much more difficult. For each cigarette, she spends an average of 3 minutes. And if it is a pack a day? If this continues for many years? So, quit smoking, she receives a huge amount of time that does not know what to do, and the feeling of separateness from the company, which is hard going through. Meanwhile, around - some temptations. After all, society smoking lady almost did not condemn (grumble older generation, and cautions physicians - seem to be and do not count). Movies - promotes. Tobacco companies - lured, including a variety of flavors, deceiving your sense of smell and taste. As a result, a woman, alas, being deceived on a grand scale. Most often - once and for all. According to statistics, only 35 percent of smokers manage a break. All the rest and remain perpetual captivity smoke ...
Advises Dr. Alexander
You are more vulnerable than men, so the best - not to start smoking at all. Remember: this is not "little bad habit" like manners biting his nails, and dependence, which is just as impossible to stop an effort of will, it is impossible to stop the willful decision chronic bronchitis.
Nicotine dependence can not be cured snap of his fingers - for an hour, per session. Work on yourself can take a long time - weeks, months, even years. Critical - the first year. We'll have a very hard - both physically and psychologically, and socially. After all, you have to seriously restructure life - think of where to spend an hour became space-time, learn to overpower yourself when others leave Lift the smoking room or on the balcony.
Several ways to help quit smoking:
- Nikotinsoderzhaschie means (gum, patches). They reduce the desire to be delayed and the degree of pleasure, that is easier Unlearning control;
- Special medications. They help to survive the withdrawal syndrome. Recently, there have drugs that do not contain nicotine, are not psychoactive, are not addictive, but in some way affect the receptors in the brain. They are sold only by prescription;
- Reflexology. Removes "reflex smoker";
- Classes with the therapist or narcologist.
And yet - sports. It is scientifically proven way to reduce the propensity to smoke, especially in the beginning, when up depending far. In addition, physical activity is much better to solve all those problems that "fought" cigarette - and will remove the stress and reduce weight and increase self-esteem, and give pleasure ...
Tuesday 10 November 2009
The first racket of the world of Roger Federer have asked to refuse participation in the tournament sponsored by a cigarette brand
Tennis experts of Switzerland have asked the compatriot – the first racket of the world of Roger Federer to refuse participation in tournament which will take place in Basel.
Presence at competition of an emblem of a brand of the known tobacco company became the reason of the request which to the tennis player was addressed by 500 persons. In many European Union countries use of symbolics of tobacco manufacturers is forbidden at sports competitions, informs Eurosport. In Switzerland such interdiction does not exist. Disputes concerning the sponsor also inflamed and in other years. However such offer to boycott competition because of tobacco of Federer has received for the first time.
Before tournament of Federer has entered into the agreement with one of the Swiss manufacturers of chocolate, officially cooperation of the tennis player and the company it will be declared one of these days.
Presence at competition of an emblem of a brand of the known tobacco company became the reason of the request which to the tennis player was addressed by 500 persons. In many European Union countries use of symbolics of tobacco manufacturers is forbidden at sports competitions, informs Eurosport. In Switzerland such interdiction does not exist. Disputes concerning the sponsor also inflamed and in other years. However such offer to boycott competition because of tobacco of Federer has received for the first time.
Before tournament of Federer has entered into the agreement with one of the Swiss manufacturers of chocolate, officially cooperation of the tennis player and the company it will be declared one of these days.
Thursday 29 October 2009
JTI enters women of a cigarette the market
Last the transnational company which has entered in Slim the market of cigarettes, became JTI.
Recently Slims the segment develops before all with eyes. In 2004 a segment capacity twice (from 3,8 billion in 2003 to 6,27 billion in 2004). And, according to experts, this market quickly will grow in 2005 too exceeds number of cigarettes - 9 млрд by the end of the year (or hardly less than 5 % from all Russian market of tobacco). Now is about 40 various marks of cigarettes in the market among which leading positions occupy Vogue (IT) and last year's sensation Esse (Korea Tobacco and a ginseng). This month perspective market niches it will be enriched by a new brand in the middle
March JTI the company plans to start Epique a brand in the regional market, in St.-Petersburg the brand will be started in all territory Federation Russian. For JTI Epique it is the first brand, thin cigarettes which is on sale in Russia earlier, there was Salem thin cigarettes though Epique became the first thin cigarettes of mark, are made at the St.-Petersburg factory with Petro. Now there are two kinds of cigarettes fires of lanterns and menthol. Container and the nicotine maintenance in both grades 7/0.6 MLG. Obviously, Epique is first signs, and in the future, Russian smokers can try other cigarettes Slims with JTI which in comparison with other manufacturers Russian market distinguishes rather cautiously to approach to new brands and start of new brands in view of experience of competitors. For the last some months, it is the second brand the woman, manufactures JTI on Russian market in the end of the last year the company of the beginning of sale of Ljusija of cigarettes (a tobacco smell of freely cigarettes) which has managed to win popularity among Russian smokers for such short period of time.
Recently Slims the segment develops before all with eyes. In 2004 a segment capacity twice (from 3,8 billion in 2003 to 6,27 billion in 2004). And, according to experts, this market quickly will grow in 2005 too exceeds number of cigarettes - 9 млрд by the end of the year (or hardly less than 5 % from all Russian market of tobacco). Now is about 40 various marks of cigarettes in the market among which leading positions occupy Vogue (IT) and last year's sensation Esse (Korea Tobacco and a ginseng). This month perspective market niches it will be enriched by a new brand in the middle
March JTI the company plans to start Epique a brand in the regional market, in St.-Petersburg the brand will be started in all territory Federation Russian. For JTI Epique it is the first brand, thin cigarettes which is on sale in Russia earlier, there was Salem thin cigarettes though Epique became the first thin cigarettes of mark, are made at the St.-Petersburg factory with Petro. Now there are two kinds of cigarettes fires of lanterns and menthol. Container and the nicotine maintenance in both grades 7/0.6 MLG. Obviously, Epique is first signs, and in the future, Russian smokers can try other cigarettes Slims with JTI which in comparison with other manufacturers Russian market distinguishes rather cautiously to approach to new brands and start of new brands in view of experience of competitors. For the last some months, it is the second brand the woman, manufactures JTI on Russian market in the end of the last year the company of the beginning of sale of Ljusija of cigarettes (a tobacco smell of freely cigarettes) which has managed to win popularity among Russian smokers for such short period of time.
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Some manufacturers use an alternate designation
The most obvious of the three cigar components, the wrapper is the easiest to discern for most cigar smokers. Industry experts claim that up to 75% of the flavor of a cigar comes from the wrapper! These leaves should be thick and oily feeling, smooth and uniform in color, and with small veins running through the leaf. Flaky, dry, and thin wrappers are the bane of cigar enthusiasts and can ruin the overall pleasure of the event. Although wrappers are actually categorized by country of origin, most cigar smokers identify wrappers by color.
A.M.S. or American Market Standard wrappers are light green in color and offer a sweet sour flavor that is akin to green apples. Also known as Double Claro, Jade, and Candela, these wrappers are primarily grown in The United States and were extremely popular during the origins of the cigar industry in the USA. Ironically, even though this wrapper is uniquely American, this leaf is unpopular today.
E.M.S. or English Market Standard wrappers are rich brown in color and are truly the industry standard today. Made popular by English smokers in the 19th century, this wrapper is also known for its variant names such as Claro (somewhat lighter), Colorado (somewhat richer in color), and Natural; a catch-all term for this category. The best E.M.S. wrappers are grown in the Vueleta Abajo region in Cuba, Connecticut, and Cameroon.
Maduro wrappers are now very popular and can be easily spotted by their dark brown to black colors. This color is achieved by allowing the temperature during fermentation to surpass 165 F. This process requires are thicker wrapper to achieve a rich, sweet, smooth flavor that is popular with more experienced smokers looking for more flavor. Other grades of this leaf are known as Double Maduro and Oscuro. The best maduro wrappers come from Connecticut and the San Andreas region of Mexico.
Tuesday 9 December 2008
All about cigar's wrapper
The Wrapper is the outermost part of a cigar which is usually made from the larger, lower leaves of the plant. The wrapper is round arou
nd the cigar and binds the whole cigar together. The wrapper can determine the flavour and character of the cigar, because of this cigars are often characterised by the colour of the wrapper.
Wrappers are usually very high quality leaves, available in colors ranging from Double Claro (the lightest), to Oscuro (the darkest). Wrappers are very important to taste.
Cigar wrappers can certainly tell you a lot about the strength, flavor, and make of the cigar. Whether you are looking for a light smoke, medium smoking option, or one strong and dark experience, cigar wrappers play a big role in understanding and determining what may be the best option for you.
The Major Colors of Cigar Wrappers
Nowadays there are six color variants in use. There used to be as many as ten, but now we’re dealing with just six. Wrapper leaves are grown in the countries of Cuba, Sumatra, The United States, Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Cameroon.
The different colours are as shown, from light to dark.
Wrapper Types
Double Claro (also called Candela or American Market Select) - green to greenish brown. The color is achieved by picking the leaf before it reaches maturity, and then drying it rapidly. Very mild, almost bland with very little oil.
Claro - Light tan. Usually this is the color of shade grown tobacco. Connecticut Shade wrappers are said to be some of the finest in the world. Shade grown tobacco is grown under large canopies to protect the tobacco from harsh sunlight. Neutral flavor and smooth smoking.
Natural (see also English Market Selection) - Light brown to brown. These are most often sun grown, meaning they are not protected by canopies like shade grown leaves. Fuller bodied flavor than shade grown leaves, but still very smooth.
Colorado Claro - Mid-brown, tawny. (For example, brands such as Dominican Partagas or Fuentes, using Camaroon wrappers.)
Colorado - Reddish dark brown, aromatic. A cigar with this wrapper tastes robust and rich.
Colorado Maduro - Dark brown, medium strength, slightly more aromatic the maduro. Usually gives a rich flavor, as found in many of the best Honduran cigars.
Maduro - Dark brown to very dark brown. These usually have more texture and veining than the lighter wrappers. They are often described as oily looking, with stronger taste - sweet to some palates with a unique aroma.
Oscuro - Very dark brown or almost black. They are the strongest tasting of all wrappers. These wrappers tend to be from Nicaragua, Brazil, Mexico, or Connecticut Broadleaf.
English Market Selection - A broad designation refering to brown cigars (anything other double claro essentially). The darker the color, the sweeter and stronger the flavor and the greater the oil and sugar content of the wrapper. Darker wrappers normally spend longer on the plant or come from greater altitudes. The additional exposure to the sun at higher altitudes tends to enhance the production of oil (which protects the plant) and sugar (because of increased photosynthesis). Sure leaves are typically fermented for longer as well.
nd the cigar and binds the whole cigar together. The wrapper can determine the flavour and character of the cigar, because of this cigars are often characterised by the colour of the wrapper.Wrappers are usually very high quality leaves, available in colors ranging from Double Claro (the lightest), to Oscuro (the darkest). Wrappers are very important to taste.
Cigar wrappers can certainly tell you a lot about the strength, flavor, and make of the cigar. Whether you are looking for a light smoke, medium smoking option, or one strong and dark experience, cigar wrappers play a big role in understanding and determining what may be the best option for you.
The Major Colors of Cigar Wrappers
Nowadays there are six color variants in use. There used to be as many as ten, but now we’re dealing with just six. Wrapper leaves are grown in the countries of Cuba, Sumatra, The United States, Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Cameroon.
The different colours are as shown, from light to dark.
Wrapper Types
Double Claro (also called Candela or American Market Select) - green to greenish brown. The color is achieved by picking the leaf before it reaches maturity, and then drying it rapidly. Very mild, almost bland with very little oil.
Claro - Light tan. Usually this is the color of shade grown tobacco. Connecticut Shade wrappers are said to be some of the finest in the world. Shade grown tobacco is grown under large canopies to protect the tobacco from harsh sunlight. Neutral flavor and smooth smoking.
Natural (see also English Market Selection) - Light brown to brown. These are most often sun grown, meaning they are not protected by canopies like shade grown leaves. Fuller bodied flavor than shade grown leaves, but still very smooth.
Colorado Claro - Mid-brown, tawny. (For example, brands such as Dominican Partagas or Fuentes, using Camaroon wrappers.)
Colorado - Reddish dark brown, aromatic. A cigar with this wrapper tastes robust and rich.
Colorado Maduro - Dark brown, medium strength, slightly more aromatic the maduro. Usually gives a rich flavor, as found in many of the best Honduran cigars.
Maduro - Dark brown to very dark brown. These usually have more texture and veining than the lighter wrappers. They are often described as oily looking, with stronger taste - sweet to some palates with a unique aroma.
Oscuro - Very dark brown or almost black. They are the strongest tasting of all wrappers. These wrappers tend to be from Nicaragua, Brazil, Mexico, or Connecticut Broadleaf.
English Market Selection - A broad designation refering to brown cigars (anything other double claro essentially). The darker the color, the sweeter and stronger the flavor and the greater the oil and sugar content of the wrapper. Darker wrappers normally spend longer on the plant or come from greater altitudes. The additional exposure to the sun at higher altitudes tends to enhance the production of oil (which protects the plant) and sugar (because of increased photosynthesis). Sure leaves are typically fermented for longer as well.
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