Material World
Material World
Bloomberg
Yes, Big Tobacco Says It’s Racing to Create a Smoke-Free Future
24 minutes Posted Jun 12, 2017 at 8:35 pm.
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When you think innovation, Big Tobacco probably doesn't spring to mind. But Philip Morris International alone has spent more than $3 billion trying to create new products and push towards a “Smoke-Free Future.” Jenny and Lindsey dig into the tobacco industry's race to move beyond cigarettes and towards potentially better-for-you products. Philip Morris veteran Tony Snyder, talks about how the largest publicly-traded tobacco company in the world says its turning away from its core product; Businessweek's Felix Gillette describes how the move from “analog” cigarettes to “digital” gadgets snagged his interest; and Truth Initiative President Robin Koval discusses the importance of treating these innovations with caution.

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