2001
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/savannhah-1024x731.png)
Savanna Tobacco’s journey begins.
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-3.png)
2003
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/machine-1024x731.png)
We acquire state-of-the-art machinery for cigarette manufacturing
2004
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Our first brand, Pacific Blue, is launched.
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-4.png)
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-1.png)
2005
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/storm-and-mist-1024x731.png)
Pacific Storm and Pacific Mist are launched
2006
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Pacific Breeze is launched
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-5.png)
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-6.png)
2007
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pegusus-1024x731.png)
Pegasus range is launched
2008
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/farmers-1024x731.png)
We embark on a contract-growing scheme with local farmers
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-3.png)
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2009
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/branson-1024x731.png)
Branson family of cigarettes is launched. We acquire BMZ auction floors and get to work refurbishing them.
2010
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PREMISES-1024x731.png)
We move to the new, world-class premises on 1 March.
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-5.png)
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2011
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We import a state-of-the-art Foil Wrap Packer from Germany. This machine is the first of its kind in Africa. It packs cigarettes in unique resealable foil
2012
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FOIL-1024x731.png)
A second Flow-Wrap Packer is imported to increase our packing capabilities to include 2 and 5 packs.
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-4.png)
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2014
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We become the first Zimbabwean company to license Cigarette vendors in the informal sector, legalizing over 1200 vendors.
2015
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/deliver-1024x731.png)
We roll out the Micro-Entrepreneurs Empowerment Programme (MEEP), which identifies and capacitates over 3000 small business people with distribution facilities, product lines and support networks.
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-1.png)
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2017
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pacific1-1024x731.png)
We rebrand to Pacific Cigarette Company marking our 15th anniversary
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/15-years-1024x731.png)
2018
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/bluee-1024x731.png)
Our first brand, Pacific Blue, is launched
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-6.png)
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-3.png)
2019
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img-1024x731.png)
Pacific Storm and Pacific Mist are launched
2020
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/DPACK.png)
Pacific Breeze is launched. The brand repositions to I AM HERE, an announcement of status and belonging. The D-Pack is launched.
Acacia is launched in Zimbabwe.
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-4.png)
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2021
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/pegusus2-1024x731.png)
Pegasus range is launched. The Pacific D-Pack range is launched in Zimbabwe.
2022
We embark on a contract-growing scheme with local farmers.
Celebrating 20 years of Trailblazing leadership 2002 – 2022
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20years-1024x731.png)
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-5.png)
![](https://www.pacificcigarette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/icons8-vertical-line-50-3.png)
2023
Branson family of cigarettes is launched. We acquire BMZ auction floors and get to work refurbishing them.