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HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has awarded a five-year contract to Swiss technology company SICPA and Cartor Security Printers to implement the United Kingdom’s new vaping duty stamp and track-and-trace system, beginning in April 2026.

Haypp Group announced that net sales for October–December 2025 rose 15% year-on-year to SEK 1,052.2 million, or 19% in constant currency terms. The company recorded 28% volume growth in the nicotine pouch category during the quarter. The number of orders increased to 1.34 million, and active consumers rose to 630,000, marking the highest level in the company’s history. CEO Gavin O’Dowd said the company’s accelerating topline performance in the US and UK positions it for a strong 2026.

Alimentation Couche-Tard reported that nicotine products accounted for 9% of total revenue in fiscal 2025, making it the company’s second-largest revenue source after fuel, according to its latest Business Strategy Update.

RELX's Maxgo Pro 22000 e-cigarette, with 22000 puffs, is now available on UK distributors' websites for £13.99.

Future Technology Co., Ltd. plans to launch Japan's first nicotine-free pouch product "The Third IZUMI" on January 1, 2025.

Lost Vape debuts new disposable e-cigarette, Orion Bar 50K, boasting 50,000 puffs and customizable nicotine levels. Available online for $16.99.

E-cigarette brand GEEKBAR launches new Geek Bar Pulse Mintz edition with multiple mint flavors for US distributors.

According to recent reports by KDCA, tobacco product use in South Korea increased to 22.6% in 2024.