British American Tobacco p.l.c. is a prominent global manufacturer of tobacco and nicotine products, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 1902, the company produces a wide array of products, including traditional cigarettes, vapour and heated tobacco products, oral tobacco, and e-cigarettes. Its extensive brand portfolio features well-known names such as Dunhill, Kent, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Rothmans, and Camel, among others. In addition to conventional tobacco products, British American Tobacco is actively involved in the development of next-generation products, with brands like Vuse for vaping, Glo for heated tobacco, and Velo for modern oral tobacco. The company serves a diverse retail network and has established a significant presence in various markets globally. In 2023, British American Tobacco sold 555 billion cigarettes, solidifying its position as the second-largest tobacco company by volume.
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OrganiGram Holdings
Post in 2023
OrganiGram is a Canadian producer and distributor of medical and recreational cannabis, focused on delivering high-quality indoor-grown products to both patients and adult consumers. The company has established a diverse portfolio of recreational cannabis brands, including Edison, Big Bag o' Buds, SHRED, Monjour, Holy Mountain, and Trailblazer, as well as the artisanal craft brand Laurentian and Tremblant Cannabis. In addition to serving the domestic market, OrganiGram is also working to expand its international business partnerships to enhance its global presence.
Charlotte's Web
Post in 2022
Charlotte's Web produces and distributes hemp-based cannabidiol (CBD) wellness products across the United States. The company's offerings include a variety of product categories such as tinctures, capsules, gummies, topicals, and pet products. Charlotte's Web distributes its products through its own e-commerce website, third-party online platforms, select distributors, health practitioners, and various brick-and-mortar retailers. The company emphasizes quality and consistency through a vertically integrated business model, incorporating rigorous testing of product lots. In addition to its commercial activities, Charlotte's Web collaborates with the University at Buffalo's Center for Integrated Global Biomedical Sciences to advance research in hemp cannabinoid science. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Charlotte's Web was originally known as Stanley Brothers Holdings Inc. before rebranding in July 2018.
OrganiGram Holdings
Post in 2021
OrganiGram is a Canadian producer and distributor of medical and recreational cannabis, focused on delivering high-quality indoor-grown products to both patients and adult consumers. The company has established a diverse portfolio of recreational cannabis brands, including Edison, Big Bag o' Buds, SHRED, Monjour, Holy Mountain, and Trailblazer, as well as the artisanal craft brand Laurentian and Tremblant Cannabis. In addition to serving the domestic market, OrganiGram is also working to expand its international business partnerships to enhance its global presence.
Dryft Sciences - nicotine pouch business
Acquisition in 2020
Dryft Sciences nicotine-pouch business is a range of oral nicotine products.
CN Creative
Acquisition in 2019
Headquartered in the Bioscience Incubator at Manchester University in the UK, CN Creative provides innovative and sustainable solutions to global problems arising from smoking and smoking-related illnesses. It has developed a distinctive portfolio of products and services focused on smoking cessation and harm reduction, including user-friendly nicotine delivery systems and patient-focused smoking cessation and support services. CNC's diverse products include QuitDirect, an NHS-accredited supplier of comprehensive smoking cessation services, the Intellicig® electronic cigarette, ECOpure proprietary high purity nicotine preparations and NRT Direct, which provides traditional nicotine replacement therapy products and patient support services to publicly and privately sponsored smoking cessation programmes. CNC's Nicadex(TM) electronic inhaler nicotine replacement therapy product is in clinical development for use as part of medically supervised smoking cessation programmes.
Reynolds American
Acquisition in 2017
Reynolds American, Inc. is the second-largest tobacco company in the United States. Its holdings include R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, American Snuff Company (formerly Conwood Company), Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company and Niconovum AB. Reynolds American's subsidiaries manufacture and market a variety of tobacco products, including cigarettes (Camel, Pall Mall, Kool, Winston, Salem, Doral, Misty, Capri and Natural American Spirit brands) and moist snuff (Grizzly and Kodiak brands). In 2010, Reynolds American's operating companies sold about 28% of all cigarettes sold in the U.S.
CHIC
Acquisition in 2015
CHIC is manufactures and retails e-cigarettes.
TDR
Acquisition in 2015
TDR d.o.o. is a Croatian company specializing in the manufacturing, distribution, and export of cigarettes. It produces finished tobacco products and provides retail support for these products. TDR operates through a sales network and retail stores, reaching markets in the Middle East, the Far East, the European Union, Africa, and other international locations. The company is known for its significant role in the tobacco industry within Croatia and beyond.
Productora Tabacalera de Colombia
Acquisition in 2011
Productora Tabacalera de Colombia, S.A.S. engages in the production and sale of tobacco and cigarettes in Colombia and internationally.
Bentoel Group
Acquisition in 2009
Bentoel Group is a cigarette manufacturer in Indonesia that manufactures and markets a diverse range of tobacco products.
Tekel AS
Acquisition in 2008
Tekel is state-owned cigarette maker.
Ente Tabacchi Italiani
Acquisition in 2003
Ente Tabacchi Italiani S.p.A is manufactures tobacco products and salt. The Company processes tobacco, and produces and imports cigars, cigarettes, and other tobacco products. In 2004 it was privatized through an auction, won by British American Tobacco, at a price of 2,325 million Euros and has since changed its name to British American Tobacco Italia.
Twisp
Acquisition in 1919
Twisp (Pty) Ltd. is a prominent manufacturer and distributor of electronic cigarette devices, flavors, and accessories based in Cape Town, South Africa. Established in 2008, the company has positioned itself as a leader in the evolving vapor products market and is recognized as the largest vape brand in South Africa. Twisp offers a diverse range of stylish e-cigarette devices and enticing flavors, catering to the preferences of consumers. Its products are primarily sold through electronic cigarette and vape shops across the country. As of December 31, 2019, Twisp operates as a subsidiary of British American Tobacco South Africa (Pty) Ltd.
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