One reason that seems especially prevalent is the argument that kids are unduly influenced by tobacco commercials by the likes of Phillip Morris and R.J
Consumer Preferences for Pack Sizes The pack size is selected by the consumer depending on their needs and habits
Higher nicotine levels pose a threat to youth and young adult users Average nicotine strength increased in e-cigarettes with flavors that were classified as menthol, fruit, candy or sweet, tobacco, and beverage flavor (e.g., lemonade or soda)
Popular loose tobacco brands include Gambler, OHM, Golden Harvest, and Drum
"Natural American Spirit offers the best in organic & menthol tobacco cigarettes" Americanspirit.com website When we wrote about them in 2015, after FDA warned them about being aggressive in their "organic" claims, we noted that it used to be that a shady company masking its harm would be taking tactics 'right out of the Big Tobacco playbook', but today cigarette makers use tactics 'right out of the Big Organic playbook.' Though it's wrong to think natural means healthier (see my book on natural versus artificial flavors, colors, etc.) people do just that