Bioceramic Technology, Hinged Covers... Innovations and Upgrades in Nicotine Pouches with KLAR, VELO Plus and More

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Recently, 2FIRSTS reports combined data from multiple new tobacco retailers and wholesalers globally, revealing a trend of frequent launches of new nicotine pouch products from around the world. These products have made breakthroughs in technological innovation, as well as showing significant trends in flavor design, user experience, and market promotion.

KLAR: Patent Bio-Ceramic Technology

In January this year, Swedish nicotine pouch brand KLAR launched nicotine pouch products in the UK using patented bioceramic technology. The company claims that the product can provide faster and more efficient nicotine absorption. KLAR is currently being sold in supermarkets and stores in the UK region.

It is reported that bio-ceramic materials have good bioactivity, biocompatibility, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance, and are widely used in the fields of medicine, biochemistry, etc.

Specifically, the main product information of KLAR nicotine pouches is shown in the table below:

VELO Plus: Hinged-cover processing lid.

British American Tobacco (BAT) recently launched VELO Plus nicotine pouches in the United States. The product features an improved nicotine pouch design and comes with a hinged lid for easy storage and disposal of used nicotine pouches.

Specifically, the main product information of the new VELO Plus nicotine pouch is shown in the table below:

The Third IZUMI: Japan's First "Nicotine-Free Pouch" Product

Japanese nicotine-free cigarette manufacturer Future Technology Co., Ltd. recently launched Japan's first nicotine-free pouch product, "The Third IZUMI" nicotine-free pouch (ノンニコチンパウチ). The company describes the new product as containing no nicotine and available in four flavors: extra strong mint, double mint, blueberry, and citrus.

Specifically, the main product information for "The Third IZUMI" zero nicotine pouches is as shown in the table below:

XQS has introduced new flavors of black cherry and citrus refreshing taste.

At the end of January, Danish company Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG) launched two new flavors for their XQS nicotine pouch products in the UK, "Black Cherry" and "Citrus Cooling." XQS nicotine pouches were first introduced in May 2024, originally featuring four flavors and various levels of nicotine strength.

Specifically, the main product information of XQS nicotine pouches is shown in the table below.

V&YOU has launched high-strength nicotine pouches.

Nicotine pouch brand V&YOU recently launched two nicotine pouch products in the UK market: V&YOU White Edition nicotine pouch and V&YOU Boost+ nicotine pouch. The former has a nicotine concentration of 8.8 milligrams, while the latter has a nicotine concentration of 27 milligrams.

Specifically, the main product information for V&YOU White Edition nicotine pouches and V&YOU Boost+ nicotine pouches is shown in the table below.

In mid-January 2025, the US FDA (FDA) for the first time approved the sale of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products, marking the first time such products have received this authorization and indicating an important step for the FDA in the scientific regulation of new tobacco products. 

2Firsts will continue to monitor the performance and market trends of e-cigarette products worldwide, providing the public with accurate and authoritative industry information.

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