InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products

Sep.19.2025
InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
2Firsts’ on-site reporting at InterTabac 2025 in Dortmund, Germany, found that BAT showcased a range of HTP, e-vapor, and nicotine pouch products, with a focus on zero-nicotine e-vapor and the VUSE Ultra line, and set up an interactive experience area.

2Firsts, September 18, 2025, Dortmund, Germany — InterTabac 2025 is being held from September 18 to 20 in Dortmund. During the exhibition, 2Firsts visited the halls and observed that British American Tobacco (BAT) exhibited multiple products, including the glo heated tobacco (HTP) brand, the VUSE e-vapor brand, and the VELO nicotine pouch brand.

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
BAR booth | Image source: 2Firsts

 

E-vapor: VUSE Ultra as the Flagship, New Zero-Nicotine Product

 

At this year’s show, BAT’s core push is its new e-vapor product, VUSE Ultra. Large-format advertising was deployed on site, and a dedicated zone was set up for display.(Read More:

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
The BAT booth prominently displayed the VUSE Ultra | Image source: 2Firsts

 

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
BAT has opened a dedicated area for VUSE Ultra. | Image source: 2Firsts

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
VUSE Ultra Open | Image source: 2Firsts

 

Notably, BAT also brought the zero-nicotine product VUSE GO 1000. It features a replaceable-pod design, with two pods included in each kit.

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
VUSE GO 1000 (Zero Ni) | Image Source: 2Firsts

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
VUSE GO 1000 (Zero Ni, Left) | Image Source: 2Firsts

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
VUSE GO 1000 (Zero Ni) | Image Source: 2Firsts

 

Heated Tobacco: Focus on glo HYPER PRO

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
BAT booth | Image source: 2Firsts

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
glo HYPER PRO | Image Source: 2Firsts

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
glo HYPER PROImage Source: 2Firsts

 

Nicotine Pouches

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
BAT Products|Image Source: 2Firsts

 

Interactive Booth Area

 

InterTabac 2025 Insights|BAT Exhibits Full Portfolio, Highlights VUSE Ultra and Introduces Zero-Nicotine Products
BAT Booth|Image Source: 2Firsts

 


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