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22nd Century expands Pinnacle Pure cigarette line to 6 SKUs

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:37:39 -0400

22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) announced the expansion of its Pinnacle Pure tobacco-and-water cigarette lineup with the addition of 100's size and Menthol (Green) varieties, bringing the total portfolio to six SKUs.

The Pinnacle Pure line, which contains only tobacco and water as ingredients, launched in the second quarter of 2026 at major U.S. retailers. The existing lineup included Yellow and Blue varieties. The new 100's and Menthol varieties are expected to begin shipping in December 2026.

According to the company, the Pinnacle brand is currently available in approximately 1,500 retail outlets through its launch partner.

"Consumer response to Pinnacle Pure has

22nd Century Expands the Pinnacle Pure Portfolio To 6 SKU’s With Addition of 100’s and Menthol Varieties

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:37:00 -0400

New 100’s Format Serves the Significant Portion of Adult Smokers Who Prefer the Larger Form Factor — Approximately Half of the U.S. Cigarette Market

Company targets additional revenue opportunities with an expanded lineup

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), today announced the expansion of the Pinnacle Pure tobacco and water cigarette lineup with the addition of 100’s size and Menthol (green) varieties, joining Yellow and Blue to total 6 SKU’s in the market. Pinnacle Pure is made with just two ingredients — tobacco and water — and

22nd Century Expands the Pinnacle Pure Portfolio To 6 SKU’s With Addition of 100’s and Menthol Varieties

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:37:00 -0400

New 100’s Format Serves the Significant Portion of Adult Smokers Who Prefer the Larger Form Factor — Approximately Half of the U.S. Cigarette Market

Company targets additional revenue opportunities with an expanded lineup

Form 424B5 22nd Century Group, Inc.

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:24:00 -0400

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Form 8-K 22nd Century Group, Inc. For: Oct 23

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:23:00 -0400

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Oil Above $100 Puts Penny Stocks in Focus

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:59:10 -0400

DENVER, Oct. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (247marketnews.com) — With U.S. crude hovering above $100 a barrel, investors are looking beyond the energy trade for smaller companies with potentially transformative technologies and upcoming commercial catalysts. 247 Market News is tracking Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB), Hyperscale Data (NYSEAMERICAN: GPUS), Lucid Diagnostics (NASDAQ: LUCD), and 22nd Century Group (NASDAQ: XXII).

KBLB Moves Spider Silk Toward Commercial Applications

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB) has taken a notable step toward commercialization, recently shipping its first commercial order of recombinant spider silk yarn to

Oil Above $100 Puts Penny Stocks in Focus

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:59:10 -0400

KBLB Moves Spider Silk Toward Commercial Applications

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB) has taken a notable step toward commercialization, recently shipping its first commercial order of recombinant spider silk yarn to

Oil Above $100 Puts Penny Stocks in Focus

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:59:10 -0400

KBLB Moves Spider Silk Toward Commercial Applications

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB) has taken a notable step toward commercialization, recently shipping its first commercial order of recombinant spider silk yarn to

Oil Above $100 Puts Penny Stocks in Focus

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:59:10 -0400

KBLB Moves Spider Silk Toward Commercial Applications

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB: KBLB) has taken a notable step toward commercialization, recently shipping its first commercial order of recombinant spider silk yarn to

22nd Century Group reports Q3 revenue up 66% to $4.8M

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:36:15 -0400

22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) released preliminary and unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting net revenues of approximately $4.8 million, up 66% from $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2026.

The company reported a gross profit of approximately $0.4 million in the third quarter, compared to a gross loss of $0.3 million in the prior quarter. Operating expenses held steady at $3.0 million, consistent with the second quarter of 2026.

The operating loss narrowed to $2.6 million from $3.3 million in the second quarter, and the net loss also came in at $2.6 million,

22nd Century Group Preliminarily Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:35:00 -0400

Revenue Grew 66% to $4.8 Million; Gross Profit Turned Positive at $0.4 Million

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), the only low nicotine tobacco company in the world, today announced select, preliminary and unaudited financial results and operating metrics for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company anticipates releasing third quarter 2026 earnings on or before November 13, 2026, and will host a conference call for investors and financial analysts. The final date and details of the conference call will separately be released.

Preliminary

22nd Century Group Preliminarily Reports Third Quarter Financial Results

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:35:00 -0400

Revenue Grew 66% to $4.8 Million; Gross Profit Turned Positive at $0.4 Million

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), the only low nicotine tobacco company in the world, today announced select, preliminary and unaudited financial results and operating metrics for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The company anticipates releasing third quarter 2026 earnings on or before November 13, 2026, and will host a conference call for investors and financial analysts. The final date and details of the conference call will separately be released.

Preliminary

Form 8-K 22nd Century Group, Inc. For: Oct 22

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:35:00 -0400
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22nd Century Group reports 161% same-store sales rise for Pinnacle brands

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:58 -0400

22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) reported that combined same-store retail unit sales of its Pinnacle VLN® and Pinnacle Pure cigarette brands rose 161% from the second to the third quarter at its launch retail partner, which operates approximately 1,500 retail outlets.
The company attributed the increase to growing consumer awareness and recent marketing and promotional activities, according to a press release statement.
Pinnacle VLN®, a low-nicotine cigarette available in regular and menthol varieties, has been on the market for approximately one year. Pinnacle Pure, described as a tobacco-and-water cigarette, was recently added to the Pinnacle product portfolio.
"These results are encouraging evidence

22nd Century Group reports 161% same-store sales rise for Pinnacle brands

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:58 -0400

22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) reported that combined same-store retail unit sales of its Pinnacle VLN® and Pinnacle Pure cigarette brands rose 161% from the second to the third quarter at its launch retail partner, which operates approximately 1,500 retail outlets.
The company attributed the increase to growing consumer awareness and recent marketing and promotional activities, according to a press release statement.
Pinnacle VLN®, a low-nicotine cigarette available in regular and menthol varieties, has been on the market for approximately one year. Pinnacle Pure, described as a tobacco-and-water cigarette, was recently added to the Pinnacle product portfolio.
"These results are encouraging evidence

22nd Century Same Store Unit Sales for Pinnacle VLN® and Pinnacle Pure Surge 161%

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Company targets additional retailers as consumer demand supports its distribution expansion strategy

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), today announced that combined same-store retail unit sales of Pinnacle VLN^® and Pinnacle Pure increased 161% from the second to third quarter at its launch retail partner which operates approximately 1,500 retail outlets. The Company believes growing consumer awareness, together with its recent focus on marketing and promotional activities, contributed to the increase.

Pinnacle VLN^®, the Company’s low nicotine cigarette brand available in regular and menthol varieties,

22nd Century Same Store Unit Sales for Pinnacle VLN® and Pinnacle Pure Surge 161%

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0400

Company targets additional retailers as consumer demand supports its distribution expansion strategy

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), today announced that combined same-store retail unit sales of Pinnacle VLN^® and Pinnacle Pure increased 161% from the second to third quarter at its launch retail partner which operates approximately 1,500 retail outlets. The Company believes growing consumer awareness, together with its recent focus on marketing and promotional activities, contributed to the increase.

Pinnacle VLN^®, the Company’s low nicotine cigarette brand available in regular and menthol varieties,

French agency report cites 22nd Century Group as sole maker of low-nicotine cigarettes

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:16:05 -0400

22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) highlighted findings from a scientific assessment by ANSES, France's National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, which identified the company's technology as the only commercially available production method for reduced-nicotine combustible cigarettes.
The ANSES report, commissioned by France's Directorate General of Health and validated on December 5, 2025, concluded that reducing nicotine content in cigarettes could be an effective public health tool. The report recommended that any maximum nicotine limit apply to all combustible tobacco products and be considered at the European Union level, including through the ongoing revision of Directive 2014/40/EU on

22nd Century Group's Reduced-Nicotine Tobacco Platform Positioned to Support France's Nicotine-Reduction Initiative

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:15:00 -0400

Independent French health agency ANSES recommends a maximum nicotine limit for all combustible tobacco product; the Company's supply now includes non-GMO reduced-nicotine tobacco, addressing a key feasibility question for France and the EU

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), the only low nicotine tobacco company in the world, today highlighted the findings of a scientific assessment published by ANSES, France's National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, which identifies nicotine reduction in combustible tobacco products as a promising public health initiative and points to 22nd

22nd Century Group's Reduced-Nicotine Tobacco Platform Positioned to Support France's Nicotine-Reduction Initiative

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:15:00 -0400

Independent French health agency ANSES recommends a maximum nicotine limit for all combustible tobacco product; the Company's supply now includes non-GMO reduced-nicotine tobacco, addressing a key feasibility question for France and the EU

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), the only low nicotine tobacco company in the world, today highlighted the findings of a scientific assessment published by ANSES, France's National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, which identifies nicotine reduction in combustible tobacco products as a promising public health initiative and points to 22nd

22nd Century Group's Reduced-Nicotine Tobacco Platform Positioned to Support France's Nicotine-Reduction Initiative

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:15:00 -0400

Independent French health agency ANSES recommends a maximum nicotine limit for all combustible tobacco product; the Company's supply now includes non-GMO reduced-nicotine tobacco, addressing a key feasibility question for France and the EU

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), the only low nicotine tobacco company in the world, today highlighted the findings of a scientific assessment published by ANSES, France's National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, which identifies nicotine reduction in combustible tobacco products as a promising public health initiative and points to 22nd

22nd Century Group's Reduced-Nicotine Tobacco Platform Positioned to Support France's Nicotine-Reduction Initiative

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:15:00 -0400

Independent French health agency ANSES recommends a maximum nicotine limit for all combustible tobacco product; the Company's supply now includes non-GMO reduced-nicotine tobacco, addressing a key feasibility question for France and the EU

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), the only low nicotine tobacco company in the world, today highlighted the findings of a scientific assessment published by ANSES, France's National Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, which identifies nicotine reduction in combustible tobacco products as a promising public health initiative and points to 22nd

22nd Century Group urges FDA to finalize nicotine reduction rule

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:43:01 -0400

22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII) publicly called on federal health officials to finalize a pending FDA rule that would cap nicotine levels in cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products, according to a company statement issued Sept. 24, 2026.
The proposed rule, published Jan. 16, 2025, would set a maximum nicotine level of 0.70 milligrams per gram of total tobacco in cigarettes, cigarette tobacco, roll-your-own tobacco, most cigars, and pipe tobacco. The public comment period closed Sept. 15, 2025. No final rule, timeline, or public update has been issued by the FDA.
The company directed its appeal to HHS Secretary Kennedy,

22nd Century Group Urges Policymakers and FDA to Enact and Implement the Reduced Nicotine Content Standard, Citing Years Without a Final Rule

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:42:00 -0400

22^nd Century Group Calls on HHS Secretary Kennedy, Acting FDA Commissioner Diamantas and CTP Director Koplow to Enact and Implement the Reduced Nicotine Content Standard

Administration’s Reported Move to Accelerate Vape and Nicotine Pouch Authorizations Addresses Only Part of the Continuum of Risk

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a tobacco products company focused on reducing the harms of smoking through nicotine reduction, today called on political leaders and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to enact and implement the proposed “Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine

22nd Century Group Urges Policymakers and FDA to Enact and Implement the Reduced Nicotine Content Standard, Citing Years Without a Final Rule

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:42:00 -0400

22^nd Century Group Calls on HHS Secretary Kennedy, Acting FDA Commissioner Diamantas and CTP Director Koplow to Enact and Implement the Reduced Nicotine Content Standard

Administration’s Reported Move to Accelerate Vape and Nicotine Pouch Authorizations Addresses Only Part of the Continuum of Risk

MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Sept. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), a tobacco products company focused on reducing the harms of smoking through nicotine reduction, today called on political leaders and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) to enact and implement the proposed “Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine