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(Tobacco Business) Republic Tobacco has introduced a new patented technology for dispensing cigarette filter tubes with a newly designed E-Z Dispenser gravity feed cartons for King and 100MM sizes. This new carton was designed based on the common issue of filter tubes, which are fragile and easily crushable, being damaged and rendered unusable when taken out of a traditional box. Continued

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RYO Tobacco Dips But Sees 2020 Potential

(CSD) Roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco has always been a niche segment under the broader label of other tobacco products (OTP). In recent years, some of its traditional demographic switched to more popular OTPs, such as e-cigarettes, vaping devices or nicotine-on-demand (NOD) pouches. Each of those has expanded in dollar and unit sales while RYO has contracted. Continued

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(CSD) Republic Tobacco LP has introduced JOB Virgin. The innovative new Virgin line represents the brand’s dedication to serving the discerning consumer of today by appealing to their desire to follow an eco-friendly, environmentally conscious life-style and a true taste experience.
JOB consumers value brands with responsible harvesting practices, and ones that enhances their taste experience. JOB Virgin is tailored to meet the discerning needs of today’s market. JOB Virgin is vegan, GMO-free and made from responsibly harvested fibers that retain their native brown hue. Continued

RYO Flies Under the Radar

 

(CSD) As traditional cigarettes and vape soak up the limelight with frequent news of regulations and restrictions, roll-your-own (RYO) tobacco has kept a low profile, but is nonetheless subject to ever-expanding rules both by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local legislators.  
Nationally, RYO finds itself subject to the same federal proposals that look to increase the age to purchase tobacco to 21. But as the FDA seems intently focused on flavor restrictions at present, and as RYO is unflavored, it’s not on the regulatory hot seat for now. 
That hasn’t stopped local ordinances and taxes from threatening sales, however. Continued

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(Tobacco Reporter) In a series of raids throughout the United States, police have seized significant quantities of counterfeit Top and Job cigarette papers, according to Republic Tobacco.
Republic has filed civil actions seeking monetary and punitive damages and injunctive relief from those who traffic in counterfeit goods and who have profited from their sale and distribution. Continued

FDA Finalizes Rule Extending Oversight to All Tobacco Products

(CSN) Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule extending its authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah tobacco and pipe tobacco, among others.
This rule helps implement the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act of 2009; steps include restricting the sale of these tobacco products to minors nationwide.
Before today, there was no federal law prohibiting retailers from selling e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco or cigars to people under age 18. Today’s rule changes that with provisions aimed at restricting youth access, which go into effect in 90 days, including: Continued

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Inter-Continental Launches Tobacco Loyalty Program

(CSP) Pipe-tobacco manufacturer Inter-Continental Trading USA Inc. has announced a new loyalty program, which will allow customers to collect and redeem points for branded merchandise. Called the Loyalty Points Program, it seeks to reward regular customers of Inter-Continental’s OHM, Au Naturall’e and 752 Pipe Tobacco, 752 Filtered Cigars and Shargio Tubes. Continued

Gambler and Top Silver cigarette filter tubes

 

(CSP) Republic Tobacco has added new Silver cigarette filter tubes to its Gambler, TubeCut and TOP families. Available in king and 100MM sizes, the Silver products are for consumers who prefer a more airy, clean taste, the company says. All Republic Tobacco cigarette filter tubes work with any hand-held or table top cigarette injector machines. Link

Mac Baren Acquires Brands from Imperial Tobacco

 

(Pipes Magazine) Mac Baren Tobacco Company, one of the most well-known Danish companies and pipe tobacco brands in the U.S., got a little bit bigger this week. They agreed to take over the pipe tobacco portfolio and certain related fine cut brands from global English giant Imperial Tobacco Group. The deal follows Mac Baren’s 2013 purchase of Sutliff Tobacco Company in Richmond, VA from Altadis. Continued

JPS roll-your-own tobacco now includes papers

 

(talkingretail.com) Imperial Tobacco has announced that From April, pouches of JPS roll-your-own tobacco (RYO) will include rolling papers.
The move brings JPS in line with other economy RYO products and will be phased in across the range as existing stock sells through. Continued

5 Facts about Gawith, Hoggarth and Co.

 

(Smokingpipes.com) ... Gawith and Hoggarth flakes are some of the most desirable tobaccos around. From Ennerdale to Best Brown #2, they represent the pinnacle of the manufacturer's production. But how long does it take to produce one flake? Well it takes approximately 28 days to press one cake, which is then sliced into appropriate quantities, before it's boxed and tinned. These flakes are still produced using machinery from the 1790s, with production patents still in place from c. the 1880s.  Continued

Premium Brands Rule in RYO

(CSP) ... The gains for premium tobacco have been steadfast for the past five years. In fact, it is the only RYO segment that is growing, said LaRese Armstrong, brand manager for RYO & accessories, Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG). “The segment is twice the size it was in 2009,” she said. “The top four brands have shown consistent sales gains each quarter of this year (American Spirit, Drum, Samson and Peter Stokkebye).” Continued