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From Farmer to Factory: How Tobacco is Grown and Processed

How tobacco is grown

Tobacco has been known to humans for several millennia. During this time, it has been used in a variety of ways, and processing technologies have been perfected. This article will discuss how tobacco grows, is harvested, dried, and transported to factories. Contents What is tobacco and where is it grown? Tobacco cultivation technology Basic drying …

Dunhill Launches New Premium Line

Dunhill new line

Dunhill has long been known to some consumers as a cigarette brand featured in Duty Free. Now, this standard of quality is available in retail: a new premium Dunhill line, inspired by Duty Free Dunhill, is being launched. Products in the new line will be available in tobacco shops and supermarkets. Contents Brand Heritage Features …

Aromatic Tobacco Review: Cherry

Why is cherry tobacco so popular

Incense sticks, oils, candles—people enjoy adding pleasant scents to their lives. Flavored tobacco is part of this trend. Fruity and berry notes can harmoniously complement the natural aroma of tobacco. It’s impossible to cultivate tobacco that would have a strong vanilla or apple aroma. Therefore, flavorings are added to the tobacco blend during production. The …

Cigarettes: What they are made of, how they came to be, and how they are made

What does cigarette consist of

Many tobacco consumers don’t think about how cigarettes are made or what elements they are made of. This article will examine in detail the main components of a cigarette, as well as discuss current trends in cigarette production and alternative methods of tobacco consumption. Contents History of Smoking How a Cigarette is Made Tobacco and …

Debunking Myths About Tobacco Stems

Each tobacco leaf consists of a blade and a stem, which accounts for up to 20-25% of the leaf’s weight. The stem is easily visible in the tobacco blend on the cut of a cigarette—it resembles a small piece of dried stem. Many consumers have a misconception about this component. Contents Myths About Tobacco Stems …

Counterfeit and Illegal Cigarettes

Counterfeit and Illegal Cigarettes

When a brand gains popularity, there inevitably appear those who try to counterfeit it and profit from the image of an already established, high-quality brand. Consider the replicas of brand-name clothing and accessories that are easily found at flea markets. The same thing happens in the tobacco industry. However, distinguishing a counterfeit from an original …

What is the purpose of a capsule: design and innovations

Crushball desing post

Cigarette production is an industry with new technologies. Cigarettes with a capsule (crush ball) are a prime example of this technology. Capsule cigarettes appeared in 2007 in Japan and quickly took the market by storm. These cigarettes offer consumers control over their flavor. In this article, we will explore how the first capsules were developed, …

Main Tobacco Varieties

Tobacco varieties

At first glance, it may seem that cigarette brands differ from each other only in their packaging or capsules—their presence and flavors. However, few people know that there are many different varieties of tobacco. At least six main varieties are widely used in tobacco production worldwide: Virginia Burley Kentucky Oriental Latakia Perique Each variety of …

Tobacco Blend: varieties and production stages

Tobacco blend

All cigarettes contain tobacco, but some consumers feel that their aroma is radically different—this is due to a unique recipe called a blended tobacco. The product is created by combining different raw materials, which determines the aroma and richness of the tobacco. Contents What is blended tobacco? Main blended tobacco varieties How blended tobacco is …

The Price and Quality of Cigarettes

Parice and quality of cigarettes

There is a belief that product price is directly related to quality: the higher the cost, the better the quality. This logic applies to various industries, such as the automotive and electronics industries. Tobacco products are no exception—consumers may believe that the higher the price, the greater the guarantee that the cigarette will contain a …