Thursday, 29 October 2009

JTI is women's cigarette market

Last transnational company, which entered into Slim cigarette market, was the JTI.

Recently Slims segment develops earlier than with the eyes. In 2004, the segment of the power in half (from 3.8 billion in 2003 to $ 6.27 billion in 2004). And, according to experts, this market will grow rapidly in 2005 also exceeded the number of cigarettes - 9 billion by the end of the year (or slightly less than 5% of the Russian tobacco market). Currently there are about 40 different brands of cigarettes on the market, among which is dominated by Vogue (BAT) and last year's sensation Esse (Korea Tobacco and Ginseng). This month, promising market niches will be enriched by a new brand in the middle

March JTI Epique company plans to launch the brand at the regional market, in St. Petersburg, then the brand will be launched throughout the Russian Federation. For JTI Epique is the first brand, thin cigarettes that are sold in Russia earlier, appeared thin Salem cigarettes, although Epique became the first thin cigarette brands produced at the St. Petersburg plant with Petro. Now there are two types of lanterns and lights cigarettes menthol. Tara and nicotine content in both varieties 7/0.6 MLG. Obviously, Epique is the first sign, and in the future, Russian smokers will be able to try other Slims cigarettes with JTI, which in comparison with other manufacturers Russian market is very cautious about new brands and launching new brands is taking into account the experience of competitors. Over the past few months, he is the second brand of woman, the production of JTI on Russian market at the end of last year the company began selling cigarettes Lucia (the smell of tobacco free cigarettes), which managed to gain popularity among Russian smokers in such a short period of time.

Wednesday, 28 October 2009

Alcohol and cigarettes prolong life

Italian survivor Rafael Moni, who is 109 years tells us that moderate use of alcohol helped her to maintain her health and strength throughout her life.

She was born in 1898 on the island of Sicily. Everyday before going to bed, she drinks a glass of vodka. This drink, as the elixir of life and youth for her. She lived for 76 years with her husband, and they lived a happy day together. In 1999, she became a widow, and this year, she lives alone. Although it is not only full, it is the head of 117 descendants. By the way, Rafael Moni is not only the citizens of Sicily, who is of age. Her compatriot, who is considered the oldest man in Italy, died when he was 112.

Ms. Mona is not the only one who drinks alcohol. Thus, the 100-year-old man in China Village Chijan Shutzin thinks that he can not live without cigarettes and alcohol. He started to smoke and drink, when he was young, and does so until that time when dining. His grandson is estimated that over their long lives grandfather drank 15 tons of vodka and smoked more than 1 ton of tobacco. In addition, he eats a lot. His usual meal includes 2 trotters, a dish of fat pork with rice, vegetables and fruits.