Tobacco accessories supplier Republic Technologies is expanding its OCB brand with the launch of OCB Rice rolling papers.

Organic and chlorine free, OCB Rice Papers are made from a blend of rice and organic hemp, which the supplier says delivers a slow-burning experience.

They are available in Slim (RRP £1.10) and Slim & Tips (RRP £1.73) packs of 32.

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The launch of OCB Rice comes as rolling papers is the best-performing segment in tobacco accessories. It is worth almost £72m in convenience and growing by 12%.

Within the segment, OCB is the UK’s fastest-growing paper brand, having grown year on year by 45%.

Gavin Anderson, sales & marketing director at Republic Technologies UK, said: “We’re very confident that OCB Rice Papers will appeal to the growing number of roll your own consumers now looking more closely at products with natural ingredients. OCB always delivers on quality and value, which has led to strong levels of repeat purchase with shoppers.”

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