New Djarum Bliss Special and Djarum Bliss Java have joined nicotine-free Djarum Black Bliss SKUs to offer six distinctive Bliss flavors for zero-tobacco clove choices. Djarum Bliss filters are nicotine-free, non-tobacco cigarette-style smokes with six distinct flavor styles made with fresh sliced Indonesian cloves and all-natural hemp-free botanicals. The result is an authentic imported clove […]
Cone-Shaped Rolling Papers
OCB has launched its new Brown Rice Cones. The cones are crafted from rice grown in the Camargue delta region of France and blended with organic hemp sourced from a co-op of farmers in Champagne, France. OCB Brown Rice Cones are GMO-free, unbleached and ultra-thin. They feature sustainably harvested always sticks natural Acacia gum for […]
JM Tobacco Unveils New Logo
JM Tobacco has announced the launch of its new company logo. The emblem serves as a symbol and a statement of the company’s commitment to innovation, quality and its future endeavors. The new JM Tobacco logo is carefully crafted to reflect the company’s rich history while embracing its vision for the future. With its striking…
Is Snuff Spitless?
Is snuff spitless? A lot of consumers want to know before they buy. If convenience store employees don’t have the answer, it could be costing the retailer money. And if they give the wrong answer, it could cost them a customer. Snuff is a finely ground smokeless tobacco similar to chewing tobacco. It comes in…
FDA Director Speaks About Tobacco Regulations
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products Director Dr. Brian King presented at the Smoker Friendly Tobacco Conference and Festival in Broomfield, Colo., reported the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO). Director King’s presentation focused on current FDA tobacco regulations and possible upcoming regulations. The following were several key takeaways from Director…
Attorneys General Issue Letter to FDA Commissioner
State Attorneys General have issued a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner Robert Califf urging for further restriction to disposable vape products. The letter urges the FDA, as well as the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) to, “swiftly formulate and implement a strategic plan that adequately protects public health from the glut of…
Can Menthols Survive a Tobacco-Free Shift?
Picture this: Sometime around October 2024, a couple of 40-something menthol smokers visit their regular c-stores and ask for their preferred menthol cigarette brands. “Sorry we can’t stock or sell those anymore,” the clerk says. “But we have these new nicotine-free menthols. They say they come close. No tobacco.” Do you think our menthol smokers…
New Nicotine-Free Clove Cigarette Flavors
New Djarum Bliss Special and new Djarum Bliss Java have joined the four current nicotine-free Djarum Black Bliss SKUs on retailer shelves. Djarum’s six distinct Bliss flavors offer a full range of zero-tobacco clove choices for changing shelf-sets. Nicotine-free Djarum Bliss Special builds on years of consumer loyalty to the smoothness of Special clove-filtered cigars. […]
How Does Snuff Work?
Snuff is a variety of smokeless tobacco comprised of powdered or finely ground tobacco leaves. Some types of snuff are sniffed or inhaled into the nose, while other types are placed in the mouth between the cheek or lip and gums. Customers might opt for moist snuff or dry snuff, according to their preferences. Moist…
Keeping an Eye on Vape, Cigars
Concern for the tobacco category isn’t new among retailers, and as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposes regulations and issues marketing decisions, c-store operators are continuously assessing inventory. Cigars in particular are a question mark with c-stores as they wait on the FDA to make a decision regarding a flavor ban this fall and…