FAQ
When was Swedish Match founded?
Swedish Match springs out of two historical Swedish companies. In 1915, The state-owned Svenska Tobaksmonopolet (the Swedish Tobacco Monopoly) was founded and in 1917, Svenska Tändsticks AB was founded, with Ivar Kreuger as President.
How do I apply for a vacancy?
When applying for a particular position we would like you to write a cover letter and attach your CV/resume. It is important that your CV is accurate, lack of information could result in not being considered for an interview. For more information, see the page Vacant positions.
Can Swedish snus be purchased directly from you?
Yes, you can order the entire Swedish Match snus range via the Company's e-commerce service, www.swedishmatch.se, and via your local brand page if you are a resident in another market.
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Chewing tobacco
What is American loose leaf and plug tobacco?
Loose leaf and plug are forms of oral tobacco common in the US.
The first chewing tobacco in America was plug tobacco, or pressed leaf tobacco. Plug tobacco got its name from the way it was made. The tobacco was soaked in wild honey and then “plugged” into green hickory or maple logs to age. The plugging compressed the tobacco into a convenient form, while allowing the flavors to penetrate.
Loose leaf chewing tobacco is coarsely chopped or cut tobacco that is chewed.
How long has loose leaf chewing tobacco been available in the US?
Chewing tobacco is a custom that was introduced to European settlers by Native Americans in the early 1500s. When Europeans first reached the Americas, they found the inhabitants consuming tobacco as a chewing product, nasal snuff, and smoking it in various fashions.
What are Swedish Match largest chewing tobacco brands?
Swedish Match is the largest manufacturer of American chewing tobacco and the Company’s largest brand in the US is America’s Best Chew (formerly Red Man).
In certain European markets, Swedish Match sells chew bags which is a modern type of chewing tobacco and the main brand is Thunder.
How is American chewing tobacco produced?
Swedish Match’s chewing tobaccos are made from quality cigar leaf grown principally in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. American chewing tobacco can be divided into two general categories: loose leaf and plug tobacco.
Loose leaf tobacco is typically produced from dark air tobacco which has been stemmed, is cased (or coated) with sweet flavorings composed of food approved ingredients. The product is dried to the specified moisture and packaged in foil packaging.
Plug tobacco is prepared in much the same manner as loose leaf but is compressed and cut into the plug form and is wrapped with a tobacco based outer wrapper and placed in a cellophane or foil over wrap.
Where is Swedish Match’s chewing tobacco manufactured?
Swedish Match’s American chewing tobacco is manufactured in Owensboro, Kentucky, the US.
Chew bags are produced in Silkeborg, Denmark.
What types of ingredients are used in the casing of American chewing tobacco?
Chewing tobacco casing includes sugars, molasses, licorice, natural and artificial flavors.
How should American chewing tobacco be stored?
American chewing tobacco products should be stored in cool dry place. It should be stored away from heat sources to avoid discoloration of packaging. Avoid storage temperatures above130 degrees Fahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius) as this will cause package and product degradation.
As a consumer, how do I contact Swedish Match regarding American chewing tobacco?
Our packaging contains a consumer contact phone number and mailing address. To register a complaint or express any comment regarding the product please refer to the following information:
Swedish Match US Division
Two James Center
1021 East Cary Street, Suite 1600
Richmond, VA 23219
United States
Phone: +1 804 787 5100
E-mail: info@smna.com
The information that you will need to provide are your name, address, phone number, description of the problem or comment, product name and code date. If product is available for return to Swedish Match, you will be provided shipping material and instructions to return any unused product for further analysis. This will allow a thorough and rapid evaluation of your concern.
