Swedish Match to Revamp ZYN Lineup, Discontinue Four Nicotine Pouch Products in 2026

Dec.19

According to Swedish Match’s website, the company plans to discontinue four ZYN nicotine pouch products in 2026, spanning different flavors and strength variants, and is directing consumers to existing substitute options.

Key Points at a Glance

Starting in 2026, ZYN will discontinue four products, which will be gradually phased out of its product portfolio.
The discontinued products cover flavors such as apple mint, original, and cucumber lime, across different strength variants.
Other ZYN products will remain on sale, with the company’s website currently offering combinations including around 15 mint flavors.
For the discontinued products, the company is providing recommended substitutes with similar flavors and strengths, guiding consumers toward options such as spearmint or citrus flavors.

2Firsts, December 19, 2025 — According to information released on the official websites of ZYN and Swedish Match,ZYN, the nicotine pouch brand owned by Philip Morris International (PMI), plans to adjust its product portfolio in 2026 by discontinuing four products, while recommending consumers switch to alternatives with similar flavors and strength levels.

The products to be discontinued include:

ZYN Apple Mint Mini Extra Strong
ZYN Original Mini Normal
ZYN Original Mini Extra Strong
ZYN Cucumber Lime Slim Normal

The announcement stated that these products will be gradually removed from the brand’s portfolio. However, other ZYN flavors and formats will continue to be sold on the swedishmatch.se platform. The current lineup includes combinations featuring around 15 mint flavors, as well as apple-based options, catering to different taste preferences and strength requirements.

For the four discontinued products, Swedish Match has also provided links to the closest substitute products in terms of flavor and characteristics. These include recommendations directing consumers toward products with similar spearmint or citrus flavor profiles.

Cover image source: swedishmatch.se

References:

[1] Fyra ZYN utgår

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[1] U.S. Court Rules Zyn Marketing Dispute Can Proceed, Rejects Philip Morris International’s Bid to Dismiss

[2] Tobacco-Free Kids Condemns PMI for Marketing Zyn to Youth via F1 Sponsorship

[3] ZYN Rolls Out “X-Low” Campaign in the UK to Target Low-Strength Nicotine Pouch Market

[4] Pakistan Speeds Up Local Nicotine Pouch Production as PMI Unit Prepares to Launch ZYN

[5] PMI Extends Ferrari Partnership to 2026, Bringing ZYN Nicotine Pouches to F1

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