HEATED TOBACCO
Heated Tobacco: Products
September 2026: KT&G Will Launch ‘lil Tonino Lamborghini’ Featuring Ultra-Fast 3-Second Induction Heating Technology In a major technological leap for the heated tobacco category, KT&G announced today that it will launch its new flagship device platform, the lil Tonino Lamborghini, on September 15, 2026. The centerpiece of the announcement is
Heated Tobacco: Markets
July 2026: JT Drives Heated Tobacco Growth with ¥800 Billion Investment Plan Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT) is sharpening its focus on the next-generation tobacco category, committing ¥800 billion ($5.2 billion) to its heated tobacco business over the three-year period through 2028. The substantial capital allocation reflects a strategic drive to
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March 2026: KT&G’s Lil Able Surpasses 1 Million Devices as Heated Tobacco Business Approaches ₩1 Trillion KT&G’s heated tobacco device Lil Able has surpassed 1 million units in cumulative sales in South Korea, highlighting the strong growth of the company’s next-generation tobacco business. The device, first launched in November 2022,
iSenzia
iSenzia is a flavored heatstick with no tobacco marketed by Imperial Brands for exclusive use with Pulze tobacco heating devices. Imperial Brands first introduced iSenzia at an experience event called “Feel The Flavours” in Milan, Italy in May 2024. iSenzia follows the launch of “veo sticks for glo devices”, marketed
SWIC Heated Tobacco Device
Altria starts the test marketing of its proprietary heated tobacco device, SWIC, in the UK through online sales. SWIC works exclusively with KETLE Capsules and provides up to 14 sessions per charge. The device features vibration haptics as well as an informative screen for battery life and remaining capsule content. The SWIC Starter Kits retail
