JTI Launches "Ploom X Advanced" Heated Tobacco Product in Jordan

Nov.12.2024
JTI Launches "Ploom X Advanced" Heated Tobacco Product in Jordan
JTI introduces Ploom X Advanced in Jordan, marking the first launch of the device in the Middle East.

According to Saraya News on November 12, Japan Tobacco International (JTI) has launched the heated tobacco device "Ploom X Advanced" in Jordan. This product will be introduced to the Jordanian market starting on October 6, 2024, making it the first market in the Middle East to introduce this product.

 

Ignacio Aguilera Carmona, CEO of JTI Jordan and Palestine, said: "Today, with the launch of Ploom in Jordan, we are moving towards the future. This represents the first time the Middle East and Africa region will experience this innovative product. We are committed to becoming a leader in the heated tobacco industry in Jordan by providing consumers with unique and exceptional experiences."

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