Home    Trade Shows    Advertising    Subscribe    Archives    Search    Tobacco Products International November, 2006 F E A T U R E S 14 Company Profile: Reynolds American Rolls Forward By Joseph Finora The tobacco giant overcomes challenges of the industry through the strength of its brands and an innovative marketing approach - as well as a highly touted entry into the smokeless category. 22 Cigarette Issues: Downplaying Reynolds' Supply Chain Blues By E. Edward Hoyt III A shortage of packaging jammed up product shipments at Reynolds American, sending a ripple effect throughout the supply chain. The company says the problem won't affect earnings, but some believe it is more serious than they admit. 24 Market Watch: Far East Cigarette Trade Becoming More Competitive By Joseph Finora While total cigarette imports into the region remain strong, exporters are finding the region's playing field to be increasingly challenging. 30 Flue Cured: U.S. Flue-Cured Continues to Rebound With Exports Up Significantly By John Parker Shipments of flue-cured tobacco to China and Europe help account for an overall 75% increase during the January through August, 2006 period. 38 Leaf Business: Weather Wreaks Havoc with U.S. Leaf Estimates By Chris Bickers Drought conditions and Hurricane Ernesto contribute to leaf projections that are falling far short of original estimates - perhaps as much as 20% according to one growers' cooperative. D e p a r t m e n t s Tobacco International is published by Lockwood Publications, Inc., 26 Broadway, Floor 9M, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A., Tel: (212) 391-2060. Fax: (1)(212) 827-0945, E-mail: info@tobaccointernational.com. Printed in the U.S.A. HTML production and Copyright © 2000 - 2007 by Keys Technologies and Tobacco International Magazine. All rights reserved.