Swedish Match Announces Market Expansion of First Nicotine Pouch

ZYN is Now Available in Variety of Flavors and Two Strengths in the Western US

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Nov 07, 2016, 09:34 ET

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Swedish Match announced today the expansion of ZYN, a tobacco free nicotine pouch, throughout the western United States. The next generation, nicotine pouch provides a smoke-free, spit-free and tobacco leaf free experience.

ZYN is now available for purchase in over 4,000 stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming, and online for shipment in all participating states in the US at Northerner.com.

The future of nicotine is here. Introducing ZYN nicotine pouches.

The next generation, nicotine pouch provides a smoke-free and spit-free clean nicotine

"ZYN's strong results in the introductory launch have consumers demanding it in more stores," said Ryan Ganley, Senior Brand Manager for ZYN, U.S. Division at Swedish Match. "Swedish Match is thrilled to bring such an innovative product to additional states in the US. It is an absolute game-changer and there's nothing quite like it on the market."

A tobacco-free pouch that is placed under the upper lip, ZYN contains nicotine derived from tobacco leaves and food grade ingredients. It is available in a variety of flavors, including cool mint, wintergreen, cinnamon, peppermint, spearmint and coffee. All flavors are available in two strengths, 3 and 6 mg of nicotine, to provide users an added level of control over their experience.

"ZYN offers consumers a clean, discreet and convenient way to enjoy complete nicotine satisfaction. It can be used anywhere without ever having to worry about refills or batteries," added Ganley.

ZYN is available in the first and only child resistant round can in the tobacco industry.

For more information, please visit www.ZYN.com.

About Swedish Match: Swedish Match package develops, manufactures, and sells quality products with market-leading brands in the product areas Snus and moist snuff, Other tobacco products (cigars and chewing tobacco), and Lights (matches, lighters, and complementary products). Production is located in six countries, with sales concentrated in Scandinavia and the US. Swedish Match's vision is a world without cigarettes. Some of its well-known brands include: General, Longhorn, White Owl, Red Man, Fiat Lux, and Cricket.

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