Snus in Sweden, Zyn all over TikTok and now, Zonnic in Canada. Nicotine pouches have been gaining profile, from Major League baseball dugouts to Joe Roganโs podcast.
What are they? How are they different from vapes, dip and cigarettes? Are they a helpful tool for people looking to quit, or just hooking a new generation?
First, freelance journalist Ashwin Rodrigues takes us through the productโs rise in the U.S. and then CBCโs Marina von Stackelberg tells us why Zonnic, the brand being sold in Canada, is already controversial.
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