/ world today news/ Yunal Tasim’s comment on “Every Day”
I hope it doesn’t sound like a cigarette ad, but these are the facts. I have a feeling. that this is a war from 5-6 years ago between the big cigarette manufacturers and it seems that those who are sniffing because they produce lower quality tobaccos – large leaf tobaccos. It is they who dominate the big manufacturers of fine cigarettes in the world, such as “Philip Morris”. So we may become victims of a war between the largest in the world, which have a turnover greater than the gross domestic product of our country. Logical. is to have a lobby everywhere, including in Brussels. But the producers of flavored cigarettes should also have a lobby. Our drama is that they are trying to displace such producers from the market, i.e. the southern countries. But Oriental tobacco is the basis of all cigarettes in the world, and therefore it is very strange to me how there can be cigarettes without such aromatic additives. Years ago, this type of tobacco was the basis of cigarettes, but now it has become the reverse – our best tobaccos have become only for flavoring and addition to inferior cigarettes. The pressure to eliminate oriental tobacco comes from the big cigarette manufacturers. They do not want to be dependent on oriental tobacco, which is used to flavor the tobacco product as it is more expensive than other mainstream varieties. Therefore, buying oriental tobaccos and putting them in cigarettes raises the final price of the product. If, on the other hand, the demand that cigarettes be sold in identical packages without inscriptions of the company that markets them is accepted, the manufacturers in our country will encounter great difficulties. I say again, the question is commercial, not health.
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**Considering the growing consumer demand for alternative nicotine delivery methods like vaping, what sustainable strategies can the tobacco industry adopt to ensure the continued viability of traditional tobacco production practices, like those used for Oriental tobacco?**
## World Today News Exclusive Interview:
**The Future of Oriental Tobacco: A Battle Between Big Tobacco and Tradition?**
**Guests:**
* **Yunal Tasim:** Tobacco expert and advocate for Oriental tobacco producers.
* **Dr. Elena Ramirez:** Public Health researcher specializing in tobacco control and addiction.
**Interviewer:** Welcome to World Today News. Today, we delve into the complex world of tobacco production with a focus on Oriental tobacco and the challenges it faces. Yunal, your recent comments about a “war” within the industry have sparked much discussion. Can you elaborate on what you mean?
**Section 1: The Tobacco Landscape:**
* Yunal, you suggest that the drive to eliminate flavored cigarettes is part of a larger power struggle within the tobacco industry. Could you explain the dynamics at play between large cigarette manufacturers and producers of specialty tobaccos like Oriental?
* How do you see the global dominance of certain large manufacturers impacting smaller, regional producers, particularly in Southeastern Europe?
**Section 2: The Role of Oriental Tobacco:**
* Yunal, you argue that Oriental tobacco is essential to the basic profile of cigarettes worldwide. Can you explain why this traditional type of tobacco is so valuable, and what makes it distinct from other varieties?
* Dr. Ramirez, from a public health perspective, what are the implications of eliminating flavored tobaccos? Are there potential unintended consequences for smokers or the broader tobacco control agenda?
**Section 3: The Future of the Industry:**
* Yunal, what measures can be taken to protect the livelihoods of Oriental tobacco producers and ensure the continued cultivation of this unique type of tobacco?
* Dr. Ramirez, how can we balance the concerns of public health with the economic realities faced by tobacco-dependent communities and regions?
* Both guests, looking ahead, what do you envision for the future of the tobacco industry? Will traditional tobacco production be able to adapt and survive in a rapidly changing market?
**Closing:**
* Thank you both for sharing your valuable insights with our viewers. This complex issue clearly requires careful consideration and dialog from all stakeholders
involved.
**Note:** This interview format allows for a nuanced discussion, exploring both economic and health perspectives.
It encourages the guests to elaborate on their viewpoints and potentially reveal contrasting positions, enriching the conversation for the audience.
