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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Storage
How should cigars be stored?
Cigars should be stored in a humidor, a box or a cabinet that keeps the temperature and humidity at a constant level. This is extra important in the north, since during winter, it is extremely dry indoors.
The ideal temperature for cigars is between 16-20 degrees and humidity should be between 64-68 percent for short fillers and 70-72 percent for long fillers. Humidity is controlled using a hygrometer which should be calibrated regularly (but the best source is a sensitive human hand). If the cigars are stored too dry, they dehydrate and split. If they are stored too humid and warm, they get moldy.
If a humidor is not available, there are other methods. Storing in a freezer or a humid air ventilated plastic trough are acceptable methods; probably not as charming as a humidor, but preferable to allowing the cigars to be destroyed by dehydration. However, the issue of freezing cigars is constantly being debated and it should be pointed out that what is gained through simple and relatively risk free storage is lost in maturity. All fine cigars namely improve through adequate storage, like fine wine. If one chooses to freeze cigars, they should be thawed slowly by being placed in a refrigerator to prevent the wrappers from splitting in the event of rapid temperature changes. But, it is then important that the cigars are properly covered in plastic to prevent them from absorbing foreign odors from foodstuffs.
