New Snus & Nicotine Pouches - 6 May 2022.

Usually in the world of snus we see a lot of new products at the beginning of the year, and at the end of the year.  The fact that May is starting off with so many new ones is a bit of a surprise for me!  Instead of writing individual preview articles, I wanted to write a big mega-post to talk about what all is launching.  Of course, it's mostly nicotine pouches.  12 new nicotine pouch products, and 5 new snus products.  But that's thew way it goes nowadays, more nicotine pouches than snus products, sadly.  Well, until we get Artisan Snus off the ground, that is.  But, for those who are fans of the all white / nicotine pouch category, you'll be quite overjoyed this month, because there's a lot of new products in that category, and many of them sound pretty impressive.  For those in the snus category, like me, these releases sound exciting as well!  So, we're going to dive into them, talk about them, and see just what all is launching this month in the world of snus!

New Products

Volt Pearls

Swedish Match has launched a new sub-product line in the Volt Nicotine Pouch series:  Volt Pearls!  I've reviewed the Volt series before, but this is something entirely new.  I'll quote their press release here:  "VOLT is now introducing a completely new type of nicotine bag - Pearls Technology - in a bio-based box. The new technology provides a unique experience and a completely new feeling under the lip. VOLT Pearls is launched in May in Sweden and comes in two flavors with different strengths.  "We wanted to surprise with something more than just a new taste or a new strength. In fact, we wanted to set a new standard for what a nicotine bag actually is and how it should feel", says Stefan Santos, SM Marketing Director.  To succeed in this, the innovation team had to think completely new. The Pearls technology means that the contents of the bags have been compressed into small, tiny pearls and then each pearl has been given a coating of aroma.  This provides a completely new and unique consumer experience compared to what is currently offered on the market. In addition, the bag itself is a product innovation, a long narrow bag with contents shaped like small pearls, which retains its shape and feels softer. It will be an even better feeling in the mouth for a longer period of time."

Volt Pearls: Midnight Mint

Flavor Description:  "Fresh as hail on a summer day. Incredibly unexpected but above all fun. Low-key taste with a focus on effect. Significantly cooling and fresh taste experience with hints of peppermint and menthol. You might recognize the taste of Cool Crisp? This is a bit of the same thing, although this time it comes with pearls."

Contents:  14.7 grams, 21 pouches, 0.7 grams each

Nicotine:  13.7mg/pouch = 19.57mg/g

Volt Pearls: Twisted Berry

Flavor Description:  "Refreshing and compliant experience with an icy feeling and plenty of sun-warmed fruity elements. Significantly cooling and fresh taste experience with light sweetness and nuanced notes of strawberry and a little vanilla. You might recognize the taste of Red Swirl? This is a bit of the same thing, although this time it comes with pearls."

Contents:  14.7 grams, 21 pouches, 0.7 grams each

Nicotine:  9.5mg/pouch = 13.57mg/g

Velo Elderflower Spritz

Flavor Description:  "If you enjoy lively, complex flavors, VELO Elderflower Spritz Slim will cater to your needs with its delicious fusion of elderflower and lime that offers a burst of freshness, sourness, and delicate floral tones."

Contents:  14.7 grams

Nicotine:  10mg/g

Link To Buy:  SnusDirect.com

Velo Creamy Coffee Mini

Flavor Description:  "Many users find VELO Creamy Coffee Mini to be the perfect pocket-sized product to bring to the cafe and keep on hand to enjoy during coffee breaks throughout the day, and we can understand why! It has a smooth, creamy, slightly sweet coffee flavor that is simply delicious and pairs excellently with a cup of joe."

Contents:  10 grams

Nicotine:  16mg/g
Link To Buy:  SnusDirect.com

ZoneX Cosmic Blast

Flavor Description:  "These pouches offer an extra-strong nicotine content of 10 mg/pouch and come bursting with sweetness, sourness, and spiciness from a unique combination of fresh red berries and aromatic vanilla, so they are sure to excite your senses."

Contents:  15.40 grams

Nicotine:  10mg/pouch

Link To Buy:  SnusDirect.com

ZoneX Havana Breeze

Flavor Description:  "With Zone X Havana Breeze, you will experience a delicious taste sensation that begins with dashes of zingy and tart lemon and lime and finishes with a refreshing wave of icy mint. It is quite literally the Cuban sunshine packaged in a pouch!"

Contents:  15.40 grams

Nicotine:  8mg/pouch

Link To Buy:  SnusDirect.com

Lyft Barista Twist (Regular)

Flavor Description:  "Lyft Barista Twist has a taste of coffee with a nutty undertone."

Contents:  16.8g

Nicotine:  8mg/g

 

Lyft Barista Twist (Strong)

Flavor Description:  "Lyft Barista Twist has a taste of coffee with a nutty undertone."

Contents:  16.8g

Nicotine:  14mg/g

 

Lyft Cool Air (Regular)

Flavor Description:  "Lyft Cool Air is a fresh taste experience of mint."

Contents:  16.8g

Nicotine:  8mg/g

 

Lyft Cool Air (X-Strong)

Flavor Description:  "Lyft Cool Air is a fresh taste experience of mint."

Contents:  16.8g

Nicotine:  15.6mg/g

Lyft Just Bloom (Regular)

Flavor Description:  "Lyft Just Bloom combines elements of crunchiness and cider-like flavors."

Contents:  16.8g

Nicotine:  8mg/g

Lyft Just Bloom Strong (Strong)

Flavor Description:  "Lyft Just Bloom combines elements of crunchiness and cider-like flavors."

Contents:  16.8g

Nicotine:  14mg/g

 

Akka Snus

From the Swedish Match press release:  "AKKA - a novelty with a real tobacco taste.  AKKA is the brand that is inspired by the Lapland mountain world. The name comes from the mighty Akkama massif in Stora Sjöfallet National Park in northwestern Lapland. The magnificent mountain has a drop of 1,558 meters, which has made it a symbol of the entire region.  AKKA is a powerful snus with a real tobacco taste and fast nicotine release. The snus also comes in two different designs, both white portion and white strong portion."  NOTE:  From what I've been told, this one will not be sold outside of Sweden.

Akka Vit Portion

Flavor Description:  "AKKA is the brand inspired by the Lapland mountain world. The name is taken from the mighty AKKA massif in Stora Sjöfallet National Park, which is located in northwestern Lapland.  AKKA White Portion is a powerful snus with a clear and light tobacco taste. Also hints of tea, dried flowers and citrus. Delivered in hearty and full-bodied prills that are in place under the lip."

Content:  18.5 grams, 24 portions, 0.77 grams each

Nicotine:  10mg/pouch (13mg/g)

 

Akka Vit Stark Portion

Flavor Description:  "AKKA is named after the mighty Akka massif in Stora Sjöfallet National Park in northwestern Lapland. The magnificent mountain has a drop of 1,558 meters, which has made it a symbol of the entire region.  AKKA White Portion Stark has a hearty and light tobacco character with hints of citrus, tea and dried flowers."

Content:  18.5 grams, 24 portions, 0.77 grams each

Nicotine:  16mg/portion (21mg/g)

Göteborgs Rapé Fläderbris Snus

Flavor Description:  "Göteborgs Rapé Fläderbris draws inspiration from the West Coast. In addition to the basic flavors from Göteborgs Rapé, Fläderbris has been supplemented with elderberry, lemon and shades of lavender."

Contents:  21.6 grams, 24 portions, 0.9 grams each

Nicotine:  7mg/portion = 8mg/g

Link To Buy:  SnusDirect.com

One Orange (Havtorn) White Portion Snus

Flavor Description:  "ONE Orange has a light and sour tobacco character with hints of sea buckthorn, hibiscus, citrus and tea.  Delivered in large and soft prills that are dry on the surface and moist inside. This gives a low flow and a lasting taste release."

Content:  20 grams, 20 portions, 1 gram each

Nicotine:  13mg/g (13mg/portion)

Link To Buy:  SnusDirect.com

One Lila (Viol) White Portion Snus

Flavor Description:  "ONE Lila has a spicy tobacco character with hints of violet, salmiak and bergamot, as well as an ounce of pepper and sweet licorice.  In the box you will find large and soft prills that are dry on the surface, with moist content, too low flow and a lasting taste release."

Content:  20 grams, 20 portions, 1 gram each

Nicotine:  13mg/g (13mg/portion)

Link To Buy:  SnusDirect.com

Keep your eyes on SnusDirect.com.  I know they have several of these in stock already and I was told that there would be several more in the coming week!  We like to buy our snus there, so if you haven't shopped there yet, check out SnusDirect.com!