Inside the October 2006 Issue...

VIEWS
Beyond the FCTC - Part 2
Surviving the new regulatory radicalism
FEATURE
Flush with cash
How anti-tobacco activists plan to spend the
huge donation from New York City mayor Bloomberg.
PASSPORT
Try again
After several
bungled attempts, the Bulgarian government hopes a piecemeal sale of
its former tobacco monopoly will be more successful.
Fading away
In terms of volume, the demise of European tobacco will have little
impact on the global leaf market. But certain varieties will be hard
to replace.
The
expansion trap
In the supply of leaf tobacco, bigger isn't necessarily better
TECHNOLOGY
Melt down
Filter melt holes are more
common than some may realize. Fortunately, prevention is often a
matter of simply adjusting machine settings.
Engineering cost reductions
Smart use of machinery can help save money, says Hauni
Cutting the cost of appeal
Marden Edwards wants to maximize shelf impact while minimizing
expenses.
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