China Tobacco (HK) Unveils Over 100 HTPs at InterTabac, Debuts First Tea-Based 0-tobacco Product

Sep.19.2024
China Tobacco (HK) Unveils Over 100 HTPs at InterTabac, Debuts First Tea-Based 0-tobacco Product
China Tobacco Hong Kong debuts at Dortmund International Tobacco Exhibition with 25 brands and innovative products, showcasing its industry strength.

**Editor's Note:** This article, reprinted on the 19th from the China Tobacco (HK)  official website, originally described the product as "nicotine-free ." However, 2Firsts later discovered that the wording on the website was updated to "tobacco-free." After confirmation with  China Tobacco (HK) , it was clarified that the products do not contain tobacco leaves, but they do contain nicotine.


 

On September 19th, the official website of China Tobacco Hong Kong released updates on Dortmund Tobacco Exhibition participation information.

 

The main points are as follows:

 

At this year's Dortmund Tobacco Expo, China Tobacco Hong Kong organized a 66-person curation team representing 13 Chinese tobacco industry enterprises, showcasing 25 brands and over 100 specifications of heated tobacco products at the exhibition. China Tobacco Hong Kong made their debut showcasing tea-based nicotine-free pod products and China Tobacco's self-developed natural tobacco smoke technology products.

 

The following is the official content from the China Tobacco Hong Kong website:

 

The InterTabac 2024 International Tobacco Exhibition in Dortmund, Germany opened on September 19, 2024, Beijing time. A curated team of 66 people from China Tobacco Hong Kong, representing 13 Chinese tobacco industry enterprises, showcased 25 brands of heated tobacco products and over 100 specifications, as well as 30 cigar products. This exhibition sets a record for the highest number of Chinese tobacco industry exhibitors and displayed products at an overseas exhibition, further showcasing China Tobacco's strong capabilities and overall brand image to the world.

 

The InterTabac International Tobacco Trade Fair in Dortmund, Germany, is one of the most important exhibitions in the international tobacco industry. Since its establishment in 1978, it has successfully held 43 sessions. The exhibition is committed to providing the most professional business platform for global tobacco industry participants, with products including heated tobacco, e-cigarettes, cigarettes, and cigars.

 

At this exhibition, China Tobacco (HK)  showcased its tea-based non-tobacco medium products (containing no tobacco ingredients) and the self-developed natural flue gas technology products by China Tobacco, offering global consumers a richer product experience. Additionally, China Tobacco Hong Kong also set up a Chinese-style cigar counter for the first time, showcasing the charm of Chinese-style cigars in a unified manner.

 

The exhibition will be held from September 19 to September 21. China Tobacco Hong Kong will be connecting with customers, negotiating business opportunities, and promoting the high-quality development of China Tobacco's international business during the exhibition.

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