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Marlboro (US: / ˈ m ɑː l ˌ b ʌr oʊ /, [2] [3] UK: / ˈ m ɑːr l b ər ə, ˈ m ɔː l-/) [4] is an American brand of cigarettes owned and manufactured by Philip Morris USA (a branch of Altria) within the United States and by Philip Morris International (PMI, now separate from Altria) in most global territories outside the US.
In Korea, brands like Marlboro, Philip Morris, Dunhill, Parliament, and various other Western cigarettes were sold in 1987 as imports opening to prepare for the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. [citation needed] Parliament makes up 1.9% of U.S. cigarette sales, in contrast to Marlboro, which represents 41.1% of U.S. cigarette sales.
Ventilated cigarettes (labeled in certain jurisdictions as Light or Mild cigarettes) are considered to have a milder flavor than regular cigarettes. [1] These cigarette brands may be listed as having lower levels of tar ("low-tar"), nicotine, or other chemicals as "inhaled" by a "smoking machine". [2]
Merit Ultra Lights are mentioned in Lev Grossman's The Magicians (Grossman novel). Merit Ultra Menthols are mentioned in AMC's The Walking Dead, Season 4 Episode 6 ('Live Bait'). Merit Ultra Lights are mentioned in Bret Easton Ellis American Psycho. Blair Waldorf smokes Merit Ultra Light in the second novel of Gossip Girl
In 1993, a 10-pack version of Lights 100's was introduced, with 10 cigarettes per pack, costing approximately half the price of a 20-pack. This entry had limited success and came under attack from critics; it was ultimately withdrawn.
Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) is an American multinational tobacco company, with products sold in over 180 countries. The most recognized and best selling product of the company is Marlboro; [2] its other major cigarette brands include L&M and Chesterfield. [3]
1925; 100 years ago () [citation needed] Septwolves Fujian Tobacco Group People's Republic of China [citation needed] Seven Stars: Japan Tobacco: Japan [citation needed] SG: Philip Morris International: Portugal: 1950s Shaan VST Industries: India [57] Shuangxi: Ceylon Tobacco Company (Sri Lanka only) CTBAT (International) [58] Sri Lanka Hong ...
The brand was eventually re-launched after tax increases of tobacco in Malaysia pushed Marlboro out of the market. [3] Next is also available in tobacco for rolling use. Next International is sold in Canada as a discount cigarette brand which competes with other imported brands such as Viceroy, Legend, Studio and Pall Mall.