Benson & Hedges Blue cigarettes

Benson & Hedges is a historic British brand of cigarettes founded in London in 1873 by Richard Benson and William Hedges. Originally established as a high-end tobacconist, it received a Royal Warrant in 1876.

Over the decades, the brand's ownership has been split geographically. In most international markets, including the European market shown in the image (as indicated by the Italian health warning), the brand is owned and manufactured by Japan Tobacco International (JTI). In the United States, the brand is owned by Philip Morris USA, and in other parts such as the UK and Canada, it is managed by British American Tobacco (BAT).

Given the Italian packaging, this specific product is part of JTI's portfolio. Manufacturing for the European market typically occurs in large-scale production facilities across the EU, such as JTI's plants in Poland or Romania.