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Traveling
the world

Tobacco: originally a native plant of the Americas is now cultivated worldwide

120

countries where tobacco is commercially grown

Perfecting
the blend

The characteristics of tobacco vary each year

The number of JTI factories worldwide

From bales to boxes

Expert knowledge is needed to prepare tobacco for making cigarettes

Quick fact:
Benson & Hedges
Established in 1873 in Old Bond Street, London, and dedicated to the craft of high quality cigarettes

Helping tobacco grow

JTI has been involved in leaf growing since 2009, supporting growers and securing quality tobacco