Writing Samples

Swede Relief

How two Gen Z entrepreneurs are disrupting the U.S. nicotine market with a thin strip.

Feature article, 2Firsts, May 2025

Developing Supplemental Value Chains

On the need for Malawi to diversify its tobacco-dependent economy

Commentary, Tobacco Reporter, June 2023

The Man Behind the Plan

Zimbabwe’s minister of agriculture explains how the country will build a $5 billion tobacco industry in two years.

Interview, Tobacco Reporter, May 2023

The Virtuous Weed

Vilified for its contribution to disease when smoked, leaf tobacco boasts some remarkable pharmaceutical properties.

Feature article, Tobacco Reporter, April 2022

Fighting its Corner

How a small African manufacturer carved out its niche in a market dominated by multinationals

Corporate profile, Tobacco Reporter, June 2017

On the Road Again

Participants in the GTNF field trip familiarize themselves with Belgium’s tobacco industry, cultural heritage and road congestion.

Event coverage, Tobacco Reporter, August 2012

Left Behind

India’s economic boom has put money into the pockets of its budding middle class. But the long-anticipated trade-up to cigarettes from native tobacco products looks less likely to occur than ever.

Feature article, Tobacco Reporter, April 2007

Lonely Leader

Bhutan was the world’s first country to ban tobacco. Will it remain the only one?

Feature article, Tobacco Reporter, November 2005

Five Cups per Acre

The compelling case for metric

Commentary, De Wieken News, Summer 2005

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