March 2, 2021
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Shay Mustafa – SVP – Business Communications and Sustainability Leila Medeiros – SVP – New Categories The BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds) today announced the appointment of two senior leaders within its operating companies: Shay Mustafa, currently Senior Vice President of Modern Oral, will be appointed to the role of Senior Vice … Continued
January 28, 2021
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For the second consecutive year, the BAT Group subsidiary earns top marks on the Human Rights Campaign’s annual assessment of LGBTQ workplace equality WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Jan. 28, 2021 – For the second consecutive year, the BAT Group’s U.S. subsidiary Reynolds American Inc. and its operating companies (Reynolds), scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s … Continued
December 16, 2020
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BAT’s US Bio-tech arm, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP) today announced plans to commence a Phase I first-time-in-human study of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate following approval of its Investigational New Drug application by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Enrollment for the study is expected to begin shortly. Full press release, intended for use by the media only, available … Continued
November 16, 2020
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For the 19th year in a row, British American Tobacco (BAT) has been named in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index – the only tobacco company to be included on the prestigious list. This announcement is a further demonstration of BAT’s continued commitment to its purpose to build A Better Tomorrow by reducing the health impact of its … Continued
September 10, 2020
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More than 85% of employees call Reynolds a Great Place to Work WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Sept. 10, 2020– For the fourth consecutive year, Reynolds American Inc. (Reynolds) has been certified as a Great Place to Work® and has again been named by FORTUNE Magazine as one of its 2020 Best Workplaces. With more than 85% of employees stating that the … Continued
September 4, 2020
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Grouped Alto applications are final FDA submission for deemed products, representing both Vuse and VELO portfolios Reynolds completes 2020 deemed product PMTA submissions for one of the broadest portfolios in the industry Reynolds has provided the FDA with more than 530,000 pages of scientific data for review as part of all PMTA applications submitted More … Continued
September 1, 2020
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VELO pouch is second group of PMTAs for VELO products, and completes current VELO brand PMTA submissions WINSTON-SALEM, NC. September 1, 2020 – Reynolds American Inc. (“Reynolds”) announces today the submission of a group of Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (“PMTAs”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) seeking orders authorizing the marketing of VELO pouches. … Continued
August 24, 2020
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FDA applications are a first for VELO’s dissolvable nicotine lozenges WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – August 24, 2020 – Reynolds American Inc. (“Reynolds”) announces today the submission of a group of Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (“PMTAs”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) seeking orders authorizing the marketing of VELO dissolvable nicotine lozenges. A grant of these … Continued
July 8, 2020
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Reynolds stands against racism and discrimination in all forms, and we condemn all acts of hate against African Americans and other groups. Our recruitment of a diverse workforce in order to create a culture of inclusion where employees are treated equally will continue to be one of our top priorities. We have a long way … Continued
April 15, 2020
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Vuse Vibe and Vuse Ciro join Reynolds’ Prior Vuse Solo Submission to FDA WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – April 15, 2020 – Reynolds American (“Reynolds”) announced today that it has submitted two new Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (“PMTAs”) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). Reynolds is seeking marketing orders for their Vuse Vibe and Vuse Ciro … Continued
March 13, 2020
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Potential vaccine in development for COVID-19 using new, fast-growing tobacco plant technology – pre-clinical testing under way Tobacco plants offer the potential for faster and safer vaccine development compared to conventional methods Potential to manufacture 1-3 million doses of vaccine per week April 1, 2020: BAT’s US bio-tech subsidiary, Kentucky BioProcessing (KBP), is developing a potential vaccine for … Continued
January 21, 2020
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Reynolds American Inc. Group earns top marks in 2020 Corporate Equality Index, designated a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” Comprehensive parental leave, employee resource groups and CEO pledge to promote diversity and inclusion among reasons RAI Group scored 100% on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual assessment WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Jan. 22, 2020 – The … Continued