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Original post:http://www.rbcdaily.ru/2012/05/05/ma...62949983752668 (in russian)
The company Philip Morris International (PMI) the first of the "big three tobacco" launched on the Russian market its own product in the category of "snus". According to RBC daily, selling so-called "smokeless tobacco" engaged in the exclusive distributor of PMI - «Megalopolis." In Russia, Snus by Parliament is not made, and imported from Sweden. However, in most other EU banned snus, since, according to WHO experts, is the development of tumors of the oral cavity and pancreas.
Snus is a mixture of tobacco, water, salt and flavorings, is very popular in their homeland - in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. In most other EU countries officially banned sale of snus in 1992, although restrictions on imports and private consumption this product.
In the Russian market snus was introduced from the mid-2000s. The main player is the company Swedish Match, which, however, failed to achieve impressive sales. "This is a very difficult segment to work in Russia, - the editor in chief of the agency" Russian tobacco "Maxim Korolev. - The product itself is not entirely clear to the Russian consumer, and the sale require the use of specific equipment. "
It is possible that PMI will move unusual for Russian goods are better than Swedish colleagues. In 2009, Philip Morris and Swedish Match have created a joint venture on a parity basis for sales of snus. Entering the Russian market this product under the brand of Parliament - part of the project, explained to RBC daily in the press service of the PMI. Snus produced in Sweden at the site of Swedish Match.
Sales of snus Parliament in Russia is engaged in the exclusive distributor of PMI - «Megapolis» Igor Kesaev. Source of RBC daily in the "Megapolis" confirmed this information, noting that while sales are conducted only through retail outlets in St. Petersburg. "Now we sell our snus in test mode, see how to react to the new proposal for a buyer - the press service of the PMI. - We have chosen St. Petersburg as one of the most advanced cities not only in Russia but also throughout Europe. " Retail price for a can of snus (7.5 g) - 155 rubles.
Snus is a controversial product. According to the World Health Organization, it causes greater injury than traditional cigarettes, and causes the development of tumors of the oral cavity and pancreas, as well as a number of other unpleasant diseases (prooflink??)
Advocates of snus, which were among the governments of Sweden and Norway, argue that the relationship between the use of the product and the development of cancer is not proven. On the contrary, in their version of snus is less harmful than cigarettes, since its use in the body do not get cancer-causing tar, formed by the combustion of tobacco. According to Swedish media at the moment snus use about 25% of Swedish men and about 3% of women.
In Russia there is no restriction on sales of smokeless tobacco. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Health anti-smoking bill provides for a total ban on its sale and importation into the territory of the Russian Federation.
Original post:http://www.rbcdaily.ru/2012/05/05/ma...62949983752668 (in russian)
The company Philip Morris International (PMI) the first of the "big three tobacco" launched on the Russian market its own product in the category of "snus". According to RBC daily, selling so-called "smokeless tobacco" engaged in the exclusive distributor of PMI - «Megalopolis." In Russia, Snus by Parliament is not made, and imported from Sweden. However, in most other EU banned snus, since, according to WHO experts, is the development of tumors of the oral cavity and pancreas.
Snus is a mixture of tobacco, water, salt and flavorings, is very popular in their homeland - in Sweden and other Scandinavian countries. In most other EU countries officially banned sale of snus in 1992, although restrictions on imports and private consumption this product.
In the Russian market snus was introduced from the mid-2000s. The main player is the company Swedish Match, which, however, failed to achieve impressive sales. "This is a very difficult segment to work in Russia, - the editor in chief of the agency" Russian tobacco "Maxim Korolev. - The product itself is not entirely clear to the Russian consumer, and the sale require the use of specific equipment. "
It is possible that PMI will move unusual for Russian goods are better than Swedish colleagues. In 2009, Philip Morris and Swedish Match have created a joint venture on a parity basis for sales of snus. Entering the Russian market this product under the brand of Parliament - part of the project, explained to RBC daily in the press service of the PMI. Snus produced in Sweden at the site of Swedish Match.
Sales of snus Parliament in Russia is engaged in the exclusive distributor of PMI - «Megapolis» Igor Kesaev. Source of RBC daily in the "Megapolis" confirmed this information, noting that while sales are conducted only through retail outlets in St. Petersburg. "Now we sell our snus in test mode, see how to react to the new proposal for a buyer - the press service of the PMI. - We have chosen St. Petersburg as one of the most advanced cities not only in Russia but also throughout Europe. " Retail price for a can of snus (7.5 g) - 155 rubles.
Snus is a controversial product. According to the World Health Organization, it causes greater injury than traditional cigarettes, and causes the development of tumors of the oral cavity and pancreas, as well as a number of other unpleasant diseases (prooflink??)
Advocates of snus, which were among the governments of Sweden and Norway, argue that the relationship between the use of the product and the development of cancer is not proven. On the contrary, in their version of snus is less harmful than cigarettes, since its use in the body do not get cancer-causing tar, formed by the combustion of tobacco. According to Swedish media at the moment snus use about 25% of Swedish men and about 3% of women.
In Russia there is no restriction on sales of smokeless tobacco. Nevertheless, the Ministry of Health anti-smoking bill provides for a total ban on its sale and importation into the territory of the Russian Federation.
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