BAT Korea Subsidiary Launches "Neo Fresco" E-Cigarette Stick in Mint

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Jul.26.2024
BAT Korea Subsidiary Launches "Neo Fresco" E-Cigarette Stick in Mint
BAT's Korean subsidiary launches new e-cigarette "Neo Fresco" with mint packaging in convenience stores for 4,800 Korean won.

According to a report by M-I.KR on July 26th, British American Tobacco (BAT) announced that its South Korean subsidiary will be launching the "Glo Hyper" series of e-cigarette-specific cigarette sticks called "Neo Fresco." The packaging design of "Neo Fresco" features a mint color. This new product will be available for sale at convenience stores and tobacco retailers nationwide, priced at 4,800 Korean won ($3.47). With the launch of this new product, the Glo Hyper series' lineup of "Neo" cigarette sticks has now expanded to a total of 10 varieties.


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