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.

References:

[1] BAT 글로, 하이퍼 시리즈 전용 스틱 ‘네오 프레스코’ 선봬

Also Read:

[1] BAT Mid-Year Financial Results: Operating Profit Plummets by 28.3%, £500 Million New Categories Target in Jeopardy

[2] BAT Korea and PMI Seek Expansion in South Korean E-cigarette Market

[3] BAT GloTM 2023 Art Contest: Online Consumer Voting for Winners

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