At a water footprint of just under 3,000 liters per kilo, tobacco requires twice as much water to grow as corn, five times as much as cassava, or ten times as much as cabbage
An estimated 11.5% of U.S
The actual size of the illegal cigarette trade may be three to four times larger than the tax theft itself because the business includes manufacturing, transport, warehousing, wholesale distribution, retail sales, cash circulation, and protection networks, Akram said
Sometimes burning shit down around you to get a clear view of the possibilities moving forward, can be the most cathartic experience
By prioritizing investment in this business for quality top line growth and stronger business sustainability, we are targeting our tobacco business to grow EBITDA by mid to high single digits per year over the medium to long term