Results for tag: "Tobacco Curing"

Tobacco curing is the process of treating harvested tobacco leaves to prepare them for use in the manufacture of tobacco products. The curing process involves the application of heat, smoke, and/or fermentation to the leaves, which helps to reduce their moisture content and enhance their flavor. The curing process also helps to preserve the leaves, allowing them to be stored for longer periods of time. The tobacco curing market is composed of companies that provide curing services to tobacco manufacturers. These companies typically specialize in one or more curing methods, such as air curing, flue curing, fire curing, and fermentation curing. They may also provide additional services, such as sorting, grading, and packaging of the cured leaves. Some of the major companies in the tobacco curing market include Alliance One International, Universal Corporation, and British American Tobacco. Other notable companies include Imperial Tobacco Group, Philip Morris International, and Japan Tobacco International. Show Less Read more