TIM Alerts

CIGARETTES

A colleague from Penn State University alerted us to new special edition Camel cigarette “Hump Day” packs, which have a corresponding promotion where people are directed to the Camel website to play games and have the opportunity to win prizes.

MODERN ORAL NICOTINE PRODUCTS

On June 30, FDA issued modified risk granted orders for 20 ZYN nicotine pouches (ten flavors, each in 3mg and 6mg nicotine strengths). These products may now be marketed with the following risk modification claim: “Using ZYN instead of cigarettes puts you at a lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.” ZYN is the first nicotine pouch to have received a modified risk granted order.

CIGARS

Swisher Sweets announced in an email and on their website that the brand’s packaging is being “refreshed,” and the new look will be hitting stores soon.

ENDS

Geek Bar has promoted several World Cup-related posts on Instagram and their website. Besides promoting watch parties happening in Manchester, England, where the brand will presumably be present, Geek Bar is also running giveaways for game tickets and branded World Cup merch, “exclusive gear for true fans,” like bags and bottle openers. 

CIGARS

Backwoods posted on Instagram about limited edition collaboration cigarillos with The Marathon Clothing, a streetwear company founded by rapper Nipsey Hussle.

ENDS

On Instagram, Geek Bar announced the release of the Meloso Max 2, an updated version of the Meloso Max model. The new model includes a screen display with battery and e-liquid levels, and increased e-liquid capacity (16mL, up from 12mL). The website lists 14 fruity and ice-based flavors. Geek Bar’s website claims that they “have submitted PMTAs to the FDA for our products, including no flavored products aside from tobacco and menthol pods.”

CIGARETTES 

Kool announced new limited edition “Spirit of Jazz” packs in a direct email, now available in stores. 

ENDS 

Geek Bar announced the new Pulse 2 model on Instagram and their website, available in a new “Hubba Edition” with fruity bubblegum inspired flavors. Foger also announced new flavors for their Bit 35k model on Instagram, which includes flavors like “Frozen Kiwi” and “Frozen Tropical Rainbow.” Geek Bar’s website claims that they “have submitted PMTAs to the FDA for our products, including no flavored products aside from tobacco and menthol pods.” Of note, most Geek Bar products sold in the U.S. are for flavored varieties outside the category of tobacco or menthol flavors. Foger claims they have filed PMTAs with FDA." 

CIGARETTES

22^nd Century Group, the company behind VLN low nicotine cigarettes, announced the launch of Pinnacle Pure cigarettes. The cigarettes are marketed with the slogan “tobacco & water,” language used by other brands such as Natural American Spirit, and will be available at over 2,000 retail locations nationwide.

MODERN ORAL NICOTINE PRODUCTS

Zone announced a new watermelon flavored pouch in an email and on Instagram. The watermelon flavor will be available exclusively through Circle K stores. The new flavor is not on Zone’s website yet.