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52 tobaccoasia Issue 3, 2023 May / June INSECT MONITORING PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT, YOUR PROFIT, YOUR REPUTATION! The MoBe ® Combo Mk.2 tobacco monitoring trap is an essential component in the quality management of your tobacco product. Early assessment of any potential infestation of the two key insect pests of stored tobacco is vital. EFFECTIVE FOR THE: • Early detection of insect pests within the tobacco industry. • Post treatment assessment of control measures. APPROVED FOR USE IN: • Tobacco storage facilities and warehouses. • Tobacco supply chain and shipping containers. • Tobacco manufacturing facilities. • End user applications where tobacco products are stored. St. Ivel Way, Warmley, Bristol, BS30 8TY. UK. T: +44 (0) 117 967 2222 F: +44 (0) 117 961 4122 E: beh@barrettine.co.uk www.barrettineEnv.co.uk However, before the "flavor guillotine" officially falls, the development of fruit flavors remains an important strategic step for product market share. Regarding the trends and character- istics of future e-liquid flavors, Hu Xin provided the following answers: • Flavors are developing towards refinement and fusion. He believes that flavor innovation requires both fusion and re- finement. For example, flavors should not be roughly divided into apple, banana, etc., but rather refined and delicate, such as focusing on the watermelon flesh or rind to create differenti- ated flavors. At the same time, manufacturers should not blindly pursue novelty but pay more attention to the quality, aroma, and taste of flavors. • Introduce the new concept of "functional" flavors. Giv- ing e-cigarette flavors functional properties will make them more popular among consumers. For example, adding func- tions such as soothing and calming, mood relief, and relaxation can broaden the functional boundaries of flavors. The importance of raw materials and technology Several interviewees have stated that when purchasing e-liquids, the most important factor is price. Regarding this, Hu Xin stated that currently there is no unified evaluation standard in the e- liquid market, and the market is very competitive, with most purchasers using price as the standard. However, as the e-liquid market becomes more standardized, raw materials and technol- ogy will definitely be given more importance. Manufacturers are now focusing on developing innovative compound flavors. Flavor bans and other regulations are leading flavor manufacturers to have to develop refined and "functional" flavors. Credit: 2FIRSTS Credit: 2FIRSTS