Tobacco Candy? Plus New Bama Beer Law
RJ Reynolds has been making lemonade. After years of lawsuits and regulations, they’ve been finding new ways to circumvent the new smoking laws. Camel Orbs, Camel Sticks and Camel Strips are all smokeless tobacco products.
The orb is a dissovable lozenge. The Stick is like a toothpick. Ironically, the Strip is like a breath-saver strip. The orbs come in mellow and mint flavors making them like a candy. They’re made from finely ground tobacco, melt in the mouth and deliver .6 to 3.1 mg of nicotine.
Some say that with these new candies, Camel is looking for new ways to target kids. The cartoon smoking camel, Joe Camel, was blamed some years ago for luring kids into the world of smokes. He no longer hangs out on billboards.
Regardless, it should sell well to smokers who often get stuck on a plane, in an office meeting, or in a doctor’s waiting room.
Alabama Beer Bill
Last week, Alabama Governor Bob Riley signed a bill into law, raising the permissible alcohol limit from 6 to 13.9% by volume. This could open a whole new aisle at the grocery store. Bud drinkers that usually looked to Mickey’s for the added kick can now buy good beer.
Pale ales, double bocks, some stouts and barley wines will now be available for purchase where they were once banned. Microbrews should see more revenue in the state, too. However, the governor may have forgotten that triple bocks can reach over 17%. It’s the Total Cereal of beer.
Source: Digitalcity
