22nd Century Launches VLN® with Major C-Store Chain, New Marketing Collateral, Continues to Expand State Authorizations

VLN® to Commence Sales at Circle K Locations in Illinois, Now Authorized in 45 States and Counting MOCKSVILLE, N.C., Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 22nd Century Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: XXII), the only tobacco products company that has for 27 years led and continues to lead the fight against the harms of smoking driven by nicotine addiction, today announced the launch of VLN® reduced nicotine content cigarettes at approximately 140 Circle K locations in Illinois. VLN® cigarettes are now authorized for sale i ...