The pouch format frequently includes rolling papers and is designed to help retain freshness between uses
For example, industry documents show that Newport employees handing out samples in predominantly Black communities from a Newport van were instructed to assertively ask people to accept samples of Newports as part of an overall effort to provide aggressive promotional and advertising support for the brand. A 1981 RJ Reynolds corporate document stated that the Black segment has been identified as the Brands Special Market priority for its Salem brand
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Harris warned that driving the market underground would result in intrusive policing and racial friction in Black communities that already feel unfairly targeted by law enforcement
Jeff Gaulin, director of external affairs at Rothmans, Benson & Hedges, said the company has been working to ensure that retailers are aware of the changes by updating the names in its ordering system months in advance, as well as setting up a website for consumers to find out what products will be affected