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Scandinavian Tobacco Group redesigns Moments packaging

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Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK has redesigned its Moments range with the modernised Moments Blue and Moments Original already available to retailers and new packs of Moments Panatella to follow in May. The new packaging features a bigger, more simplified logo and fresher colour scheme with the wisp of smoke extended, all intended to increase shelf …

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