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According to The Wall Street Journal, nicotine pouch brand Zyn has rapidly gained popularity across the Trump administration and conservative political circles, including among U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

South Korean tobacco company KT&G is drawing growing global investor attention after reporting record overseas tobacco sales, with international institutions including Capital Group and BlackRock increasing their stakes.

Summary Ispire Technology announced a strategic joint venture with Chinese pharmaceutical company Jincheng Pharma to manufacture and commercialize nicotine pouch products. The partnership combines pharmaceutical-grade production capabilities with Ispire’s global regulatory infrastructure and distribution network as the company expands beyond vaping hardware into oral nicotine products.

22nd Century Group (Nasdaq: XXII) reported early commercial momentum for its FDA-authorized VLN® very low nicotine cigarettes, distributing approximately 8,800 cartons across 1,700 new U.S. retail outlets in the fourth quarter of 2025, while forecasting expansion to more than 5,000 retail points in 2026.

Heno Bio—a prominent nicotine enterprise—has partnered with leading new tobacco media and think tank 2Firsts to develop a pioneering roadmap for Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (PMTAs) under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This partnership not only sets a precedent for the entire industry to explore new approaches to compliance, but also underscores Heno Bio’s leadership and responsibility as the “starting point” in the new tobacco supply chain.

Smoore International announces conditional issuance of 61 million stock options to chairman Chen Zhiping, aiming for long-term alignment with shareholders.

Smoore International's stock price surges 11.49% to a high of 11.30 HKD on December 27 (06969.HK). Contact info@2firsts.com for more.

US nicotine pouch brand 2ONE Labs wins preliminary injunction in trademark dispute with Imperial Tobacco's Zone brand.