Atef Hazime
“It’s your decision to smoke or not.”
Those words were once shared with me by a wise man, and I’ve carried them with me ever since.
My journey into the world of tobacco wasn’t by chance. It was born from heritage, vision, and a deep-rooted passion for building exceptional brands. I grew up watching my grandparents work in the tobacco fields, and from a young age, I understood that this was more than just a product. It was a craft. A culture. A calling.
Over the years, I dedicated myself to creating premium products that respect tradition while driving innovation. From sourcing the finest tobacco across the globe to selecting the right partners and launching industry-defining brands, every step was driven by one goal: quality without compromise.
As the world evolves, so do consumer needs. I believe in a smoke-free future, one that offers adults better choices without sacrificing satisfaction. This belief led me to launch Rebel Nicotine Pouches, one of the first and now most recognized pouch brands on the global market. It’s a bold move in harm reduction, providing cleaner, modern alternatives that reflect our values of authenticity, performance, and personal freedom.
Today, we continue investing in next-generation nicotine and tobacco alternatives that meet the highest standards worldwide, always with a focus on responsible innovation.
The decision is yours. If you choose, choose something better.
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REBEL and KRATOS, developed by Tobacco International Inc., have established a broad international footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia through retail, pharmacy, travel-retail, and e-commerce channels. REBEL, launched in 2018, forms the foundation of this growth, while KRATOS, introduced in 2025, expands the portfolio with nicotine, zero-nicotine, and functional pouch products. Key markets include Sweden (energy pouches, zero-nicotine pouches), the United Kingdom, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Thailand, Lebanon, and others, where the full product portfolio is available. During its latest visit to Lebanon, the Global Institute for Novel Nicotine (GINN) confirmed REBEL’s leadership with an estimated 90% nationwide market share, reinforcing the brands’ role in accelerating the global shift away from combustible cigarettes.
obacco International Inc. has entered into a strategic partnership with Singapore-based Wingglen Pte. Ltd. to launch REBEL and KRATOS nicotine pouch brands in Thailand’s duty-free and local retail markets. The agreement positions Wingglen as the exclusive partner responsible for airport duty-free operations and in-market development, marking the official entry of both brands into Thailand. The launch at Bangkok International Airport represents the first phase of a broader Southeast Asia expansion, leveraging high-traffic travel retail channels to accelerate brand visibility and regional growth.
KRATOS, the new performance energy drink brand founded by Atef Hazime (the entrepreneur behind the Rebel nicotine pouch line), has launched its debut 355 ml cans in sugar-free and classic variants, targeting professionals, athletes, and high-pressure performers who prioritize sustained, crash-free energy, discipline, and long-term reliability over short-term hype. With a clean taste profile, minimalist high-contrast packaging, and a phased global rollout planned across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions throughout 2026, the brand aims to establish itself as a serious, credibility-focused player in the competitive energy drinks market rather than a fleeting trend.
KRATOS is a next-generation performance brand operating at the intersection of energy, focus, and modern nicotine alternatives. Designed for adult consumers who value control, discipline, and results, the brand combines premium formulation with bold industrial design and a clear global ambition.
KRATOS is a premium European-made nicotine and energy pouch brand designed for performance-driven adults, delivering clean stimulation, discipline, and focus without tobacco or sugar.