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FEELM Presents Sustainable Vape

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Smoore’s atomization platform FEELM has introduced a new sustainable product series, called Future.
Future is made with recycled paper rather than plastic and its design integrates the product’s body and packaging. The device contains post-consumer recycled material and bio-based material, reducing plastic use by 60 percent and curbing carbon emissions by up to 58 percent, according to FEELM.
After use, the product can be easily disassembled. Consumers can separate internal components, such as the battery core, plastic and e-liquid tank, and recycle them separately.
“The series is our latest sustainable design concept, aiming to make it easier for consumers to dismantle and dispose of products responsibly, whilst solving the environmental problems caused by littering,” says Totom Lu, director of FEELM’s design team.
The solution was developed in part with an eye on upcoming regulation. The EU for example intends to require disposable vapes to have removable and interchangeable batteries as early as 2025, according to FEELM.
The company believes that countries should improve the collection and recycling of electronic equipment, and to make it easier for consumers to properly dispose of their vapes. In a press note, FEELM said it would welcome any initiative that could standardize the free collection of disposable vapes at the point of sale, as well as awareness initiatives to educate consumers on the importance of recycling their devices properly.
November 30, 2022
Philip Morris Launches Bonds by IQOS

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Philip Morris International has launched its latest heat-not-burn tobacco-heating system, Bonds by IQOS, along with its compatible tobacco sticks, Blends, in a pilot market in the Philippines. The company intends to further commercialize the product during the remainder of 2022 and next year.
Equipped with bladeless resistive external heating technology, Bond emits 95 percent less harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes, according to PMI.
“Bonds by IQOS represents another step forward in our ambition to replace cigarettes with innovative, science-based, smoke-free alternatives,” said PMI CEO Jacek Olczak in a statement.
“We know that no single smoke-free product will appeal to all adult smokers. Providing a range of alternatives to continued smoking—with a variety of taste, technology, usage and price options—is imperative and helps us to address a range of preferences as diverse as adult smokers themselves—ultimately encouraging them to leave cigarettes behind.
“Bonds by IQOS provides an opportunity to address consumer acquisition barriers for this segment, most notably up-front device costs and authentic tobacco taste satisfaction—providing further options of innovative smoke-free options to help ensure they do not go back to cigarettes. Through continuous innovation, we want to ensure that all adult smokers who would otherwise continue smoking switch and abandon cigarettes.”
According to PMI, Bonds by IQOS is designed to be used only with Blends tobacco sticks to deliver a variety of tobacco tastes. At the time of launch, Blends tobacco sticks will be available in five different flavors, including classic, menthol and aromatic. When fully charged, Bonds by IQOS delivers up to 20 uses, including three consecutive experiences. Bonds by IQOS comes in four different colors.
November 22, 2022
Imperial Launches Blu 2.0 in U.K.

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Imperial Brands has launched Blu 2.0, a new vaping device that replaces its existing Myblu system, in the U.K., reports The Grocer.
According to Imperial Brands, the new product offers a smoother and richer vaping experience due to its ceramic heating pod technology, which replaces the previously used cotton wick option. It also features a longer-lasting battery and bigger 1.9 mL volume liquid pods.
The new device also comes with a magnetic lock feature and “power tap,” which enables users to easily check the battery level.
Imperial has also launched a new range of six flavored liquids for use with the system: Golden Tobacco, Polar Menthol, Fresh Mint, Berry Mix, Blueberry Ice and Fresh Mango. All come in 9 mg and 18 mg nicotine strength variants.
“Through the launch of Blu 2.0, we’ve developed a product that looks better, tastes better and lasts longer than before to provide consumers with the next-generation vape product they’re looking for,” said Tom Gully, Imperial Tobacco’s head of consumer marketing for the U.K. and Ireland.
October 31, 2022
Smoore Presents Feelm Max in Jakarta

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Smoore presented its Feelm Max disposable technology solution at the Indonesia Electronic Atomization Exhibition (IECIE 2022), which took place at the Jakarta International Convention and Exhibition Center.
Speaking at the exhibition, Smoore Vice President Clayton Shen highlighted the importance of technological innovation in driving progress in the vaping industry.
Feelm Max features a ceramic coil technology that offers more puffs and consistent flavor, according to a company press release. It is currently sold in more than 10 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. Other features include a semi-translucence mouthpiece and environmentally friendly packaging.
During his presentation of the Feelm Max, Shen explained that the closed system is the fastest-growing category in the new tobacco market and will claim a significant market share in the long run.
According to Smoore, ceramic coils solve longstanding challenges such as liquid leakage and burnt taste. Ceramic coils, said Shen, are used by leading vapor product manufacturers, such as Reynolds Vapor Co., Relx and Njoy.
One of the most influential exhibition platforms for companies operating in the vaping sector, the IECIE covered an area of over 12,000 square meters in Jakarta, with over 100 exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors.
In recent years, Southeast Asia has become a new industry hub by virtue of its population base and market development potential. Euromonitor expects the Southeast Asian vaping market to grow by 29 percent in 2023.
October 24, 2022
Essentra Invests in Sheet-Fed Applications

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Essentra Tapes has expanded its ability to serve the paper and board industry with the launch of its new SF-AS DH1 sheet fed applicator.
The tape applicator system was developed by Essentra Tapes’ in-house team of experts and facilitates efficient tape application in the sheet-fed manufacturing process.
The system can run automatic rapid stop/start performance on tape widths from 4 mm–25 mm and at compatible production line speeds. Crucially, it represents a sheet-fed solution that can rival continuous feed. The SF-AS DH1 can also be optimized for use on new and existing packaging lines and boasts a fully electronic interface as standard.
Designed and manufactured in a modern facility in Nottingham, U.K., the system is capable of running two applicator heads simultaneously, meaning RippaTape can be applied alongside release liners or double-sided tapes.
“Our vision was simple—to create a simple-to-operate, easy-to-integrate applicator, which addresses the tape application needs of sheet feed manufacturing and makes light work of creating e-commerce solutions,” said Ian Beresford, Essentra Tapes’ head of marketing and development.
“Our renewed investment into applicator technology and field engineers is the first of several important market interventions we hope to make between now and the end of the year.
“With prospective and existing customers increasingly looking to clean up operations and be more efficient, we’re confident our new sheet feed applicator can deliver a quality tape application every time.”
With modular assembly, easy integration, simple tape setup and renowned technical support and aftercare, the tape solutions provider says it is already fielding inquiries about this new plug-and-play solution.
September 23, 2022
New Packaging for ‘1839’ Cigarettes

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Premier Manufacturing, the consumer products division of U.S. Tobacco Cooperative (USTC), has redesigned the packaging for 1839 cigarettes.
“Premier developed a premium visual design that showcases updated brand colors, a cleaner overall look and the distinctive 1839 logo; all while maintaining some traditional elements to help make 1839 attractive on stores cigarette fixtures,” USTC wrote in a press note.
“The bold red and rich blues are just some of the colors used in the packaging design that is anchored by historic 1839 elements such as the silhouette of a farmer with the horse and plow on a field image that simulates a tobacco leaf. The 1839 quality seal refers to the heritage and premium blend of tobacco used in the product and the 1839 date is when the flue-cured tobacco process was discovered in North Carolina.”
Also incorporated is “A Product of US Farmers” that reflects the brands commitment to USTC’s southeast based tobacco farmers who own the cooperative.
“We believe our new packaging design better reflects the needs of today’s consumers, while reinforcing the brands strength and heritage across the full line of 1839 cigarettes,” said USTC Senior Vice President Russ Mancuso.
July 29, 2022
BAT Launches Glo Hyper X2

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BAT unveiled its Glo Hyper X2 tobacco heating device in Tokyo on July 21.
Building on the technology of Glo Hyper+, which launched in 2020, the Hyper X2 incorporates advanced induction heating technology encased in a smaller, lighter weight device. A separate boost function for faster heating, battery status LED indicator, a protective iris-shaped shutter and bold new colors complete the new hyper X2 offer, according to BAT.
Hyper X2 works with existing consumables from the Glo Hyper series.
“The launch of Glo Hyper X2—our newest, state-of-the-art heated tobacco product—marks another key milestone in our transformation as we build the brands of our future,” said Kingsley Wheaton, chief marketing officer at BAT, in a statement. “Since launching our first Glo product in Japan in 2016, we have built Glo into a billion-dollar global brand through our deep consumer insights, science and innovation.
“Our multi-category portfolio offers the industry’s widest choice of scientifically substantiated, less risky and enjoyable products for adult smokers who are looking to switch. This is a further big step in accelerating our transformation into a consumer products business that defines itself by the consumer needs that we meet, rather than the products we sell.”
“In addition, final results from our landmark one-year clinical study of Glo have provided important new data that adds to evidence supporting Glo as a reduced-risk product. In the study, people switching completely to Glo achieved significant and sustained improvements across many exposure and potential harm measures compared to those who continued to smoke, with many indicators similar to quitting.”
Glo hyper X2 will be available in Glo stores across Japan and on the Glo and Velo official online store from July 25, 2022, and in convenience stores in Japan from August 2022.
Glo products are available in 25 countries. The global rollout of Glo Hyper X2 will take place over the coming months.
July 24, 2022
ZoVoo Launches New Products in Special Event

During a recent product launch broadcast live worldwide on June 29, ZoVoo released four new products, its Gene Tree special edition ceramic core technology, and ZoVoo shared information on its peak performance in the electronic atomization field.
The first disposable product in the DRAG family, the new DRAGBAR R6000 is ZoVoo’s pod-style disposable. It has a classic leather texture design and its new airflow adjustment function, according to a press release.
ZoVoo also launched its lightest and thinnest ceramic core disposable product, the DRAGBAR Z700 GT, which “adopts the latest upgraded ceramic core technology, and reconstructs a new thin and light experience,” according to a release.
The new core is the latest nano-microcrystalline ceramic core independently developed by ZoVoo, GENE TREE Special Edition is the first “powder free” ceramic core with proprietary patented technology in the industry, according to the release.
Also launched, DRAGBAR F8000, with max 8000 puffs, adopts the infinite airflow adjustment system, and matches with high-performance of a mesh coil. Also, the new VINCIBAR F2500 adopts Kevlar texture, integrates light and shadow aesthetics, elegant and comfortable. With max 2500 puffs, 15 flavors and mesh coil design.
June 30, 2022
Medad Pioneers Ultrasound Water Pipe

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Medad Technology has developed a shisha pipe that it says is less harmful to health than traditional hookah, reports The National.
Unveiled at the recent World Vape Show in Dubai, the company’s Nesta pipe delivers a nicotine hit via ultrasonic vibrations, which could cut cancer risk from inhaling toxic fumes, according to Medad Technology.
The device’s patented algorithm reportedly produces mist droplets containing nicotine that are evenly distributed as they are inhaled.
Misting is distinct from vaping as it uses ultrasound technology rather than heat. The absence of charcoal and tobacco means the product generates none of the harmful carbon emissions or toxic fumes that are usually inhaled by users of traditional hookah pipes, according to the company.
“The challenge was to develop real, alternative products that were safer than shisha and e-cigarettes, not categorized under vaping, so a completely new product,” Medad Holding CEO Mohammed Al Mazrouei was quoted as saying.
The device has been approved by the European Union Medical Agency and by the U.K.’s Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, according to Medad Holding.
It is under review by UAE authorities. The company is planning to also apply for approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
An estimated 100 million people use shisha, or similar water pipes, on a daily basis around the world.

June 22, 2022
Botani Launches Tobacco-Free Wrappers

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Companies looking for a more sustainable, tobacco-free and cost-effective alternative to traditional foil wrapped blunt wraps now have a new option: Botani Gummed Wrappers.
The new gummed wrappers offer a wide range of benefits over their traditional tobacco counterparts. Traditional blunt wrap papers come in single-use foil packages to keep them from drying out. Botani’s gummed wrappers are made using proprietary technology that does away with foil packaging for a more sustainable and cost-effective cannabis smoking experience. The wraps are ideal for blunt applications and moisture optimized for slow burning, safe storage and an extended shelf-life.
“The technology behind Botani’s natural hemp flower gummed wrappers helps roll-your-own tobacco influenced brands make a seamless entrance into the cannabis market without adding costly new machinery or storage solutions. This makes our gummed wrappers the ideal product for brands looking to go to market quickly, cost effectively and efficiently,” said Alex Boone, managing director at Botani.

Our time-tested sustainable processes for reconstituting hemp into natural hemp wrappers lets our customers scale quickly without compromising the quality or consistency that their customers and cannabis connoisseurs have come to expect and appreciate.
Alex Boone, managing director, Botani
Botani gummed wrappers leverage proprietary technology to help manufacturers take advantage of a high growth market. Plus, gummed wrappers offer brands and cannabis connoisseurs a more sustainable and convenient on-the-go solution that takes blunt-rolling to the next level.
“Our time-tested sustainable processes for reconstituting hemp into natural hemp wrappers lets our customers scale quickly without compromising the quality or consistency that their customers and cannabis connoisseurs have come to expect and appreciate,” said Boone.
Botani is a premium hemp and botanical solutions business delivering innovative hemp wraps, fillers, and rolling/pre-roll papers to the natural fibers industry. As a part of paper milling pioneer SWM, Botani inherits over 400 years of history in paper and natural fiber technology.
June 17, 2022