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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KRATOS® is a multi-category global performance brand operating across functional energy beverages, caffeine formats, and modern oral alternatives. Designed as an integrated performance platform, KRATOS® combines disciplined brand architecture with scalable product systems to ensure consistency across markets and regulatory environments. With growing distribution across Europe and expanding international partnerships, KRATOS® is structured for long-term global positioning in the performance and energy sectors.
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.
Rebel and KRATOS announce their official entry into Nigeria through a nationwide distribution and e-commerce partnership, marking a key milestone in their African expansion and long-term commitment to full market coverage and responsible growth.
A closer look at the design language of KRATOS, where restraint, balance, and consistency shape an identity built for sustained performance.
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.