22 TOBACCO BUSINESS | MARCH / APRIL | 22 The Cigar Association of America (CAA) provided an update on the legislative fight being waged to preserve the premium cigar industry. “Sisters of the Leaf,” a popular panel from TPE20, returned this year virtually with an engaging and frank conversation about the important role women play in the cigar industry today. On the alternative side, Brightfield Group shared the latest information on trends in the CBDmarket and the growing cannabis industry. The Vapor Technology Association’s executive director, Tony Abboud, tackled the provocative question, “Is the FDA trying to shut down tobacco alternatives?” in his panel, discussing the FDA’s handling of premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) and the vapor industry’s fight for survival. All of these panels can be viewed online at https://tobaccobusiness.com/category/tpe-show. Success andOpportunity So, what is TPE? TPE is a trade show that reflects the many opportunities available to those that work in the tobacco, vapor and alternative industries. TPE is where professionals come to network, find new releases and make deals for the coming year and beyond. At TPE, it doesn’t matter if your company has thousands of employees or if you’re a boutique companywith just two partners. At TPE, everyone is relevant and has the opportunity to set their business up for success. Next year’s TPE returns to Las Vegas Feb. 22-24, 2023. For all the latest news and information from TPE, visit tobaccoplusexpo.com. TB
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