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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What is fermentation?
Fermentation is a bio-chemical process that breaks down and matures the tobacco, which gives cigar tobacco its specific character. The tobacco darkens somewhat and a great deal of the nicotine in the tobacco disappears.
Fermentation is performed by allowing the tobacco to rest in large bales for several weeks. When the temperature reaches the desired level, the bales are restacked so that each tobacco leaf ends up in a new place. The outer ones are placed inside and the upper ones are placed lowest, etc. This is repeated several times during the process. Factors that affect fermentation are heat, humidity and pressure.
Fermentation, combined with choice of tobacco and slow air drying, contribute to cigar smoke being basic. Cigar smokers, who desire the good taste, take slow puffs, since the nicotine from basic smoke is absorbed directly into the mucous membranes of the oral cavity and should therefore not be inhaled as acid cigarette smoke.
