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Imperial Brands launches new flavours to blu bar kit

Imperial Brands blu bar kit new flavours launch

Best fruity vape flavours for rechargeable pods

Imperial Brands

Imperial Brands has launched an exciting range of new flavours to its rechargeable blu bar kit vape line, following increasing demand from customers for more flavour options.

Launched in independents on March 3. the new additions consists of three new kit flavours – each comprising of a rechargeable blu bar device and flavoured pod - and 11 new blu pod flavours, so customers can buy and try a total of 15 flavours across the range.


The three new kit flavours are Watermelon Ice, Blueberry Ice, and Blueberry Sour Razz, whilst the replaceable packs of 2 pods are now available in Blueberry Ice, Lemon Lime, Strawberry Ice, Berry Mix, Kiwi Passionfruit, Mint, Apple, Grape, Banana Ice, Blueberry Cherry, and Triple Melon. The blu pod packs and blu bar kits both carry an RRP of £5.99.

The launch is a response to the growing popularity of fruity flavours among users of vape products. This is especially the case among current users of disposable vape products, who will have to consider alternatives in the light of the anticipated disposable vape ban on 1st June 2025.

According to recent research, the top 10 most popular flavours amongst UK users of disposable vapes are fruit-based - with Lemon Lime, Pineapple Ice and Strawberry Ice coming in as the top three.

Imperial Brand’s latest launch will therefore be welcome news to disposable vape users seeking a similar flavour experience as they make the transition to rechargeable vaping systems.

Fruity flavours were also popular with existing users of pod-based devices, followed by mint flavours. The top three flavours for users of pod-based vaping systems were Mixed Fruit, Blue Raspberry Ice, and Peppermint Tobacco.

This research is also backed-up by a recent VapeHub study, which surveyed 450 UK vape users. When asked for their three most preferred flavours, 64 per cent mentioned fruit – more than double that of any other flavour type.

Imperial Brands launched blu bar kit last summer, to provide consumers with an alternative to disposables that mirrors the same flavour experience and convenience that has driven the demand for disposables – with a post-ban compliant device.

Providing users with an impressive 1000 puffs per pod, the blu bar kit is a sleek, slimline and lightweight device that offers the easy use and portability of a disposable device, while the rechargeable 550mAh battery and USB-C charging port enable repeated use.

Each durable blu bar device comes in a premium brushed metallic finish for in-hand longevity. Liquid level visibility means customers can easily see when pods need replacing, and with pod safety a priority, a security lock ensures the device is fully protected when not in use.

The blu pod packs each contain two pods allowing a total of 2,000 puffs, and the blu bar kit utilises blu Flavour Tech mesh coil technology to deliver intense flavour from the first puff to the last. Users of Imperial Brands blu bar 1000 disposable device will already be familiar with the technology, delivering a great taste experience that vaping customers demand.

Yawer Rasool, Consumer Marketing Director UK & Ireland at Imperial Brands, commented: “The vape market in the UK is being driven by two key factors – flavour choice and ease of use.

"As the availability of disposable vapes comes to an end in the UK, our extended blu bar range has been designed to be just as easy to use as a disposable vape product, while offering the most popular flavours in a reuseable pod format.

“Given that the overall pod market nearly doubled in the last year, mainly due to growth in the availability of products which offer the same convenience as disposable vapes, it is clear that the new blu bar kit and pods are a ‘must stock’ item for retailers.”

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