1. Technology & Innovation

Imperial launches Blu Bar 1000

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Blu Bar 1000 offers a number of new features, including a higher puff count and unique flavour technology. Features include 1,000 puffs per device and Blu Flavour Tech mesh heater technology to deliver strong bursts of flavour. The redesigned casing on Blu Bar 1000 also…

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