Catch
Page last reviewed: February 2026. Snusdaddy NZ stocks tobacco-free nicotine pouches only. This page is reviewed regularly to reflect changes in our NZ range and import regulations.
Catch Snus – Not Available in New Zealand
Catch is not available through Snusdaddy New Zealand. Our NZ store stocks 100% tobacco-free nicotine pouches only, and Catch is a traditional Swedish tobacco snus made by Swedish Match. That puts it outside the category we supply to Kiwi customers – the same reason Göteborgs Rapé and General snus aren't stocked here either.
If you've landed here because you enjoy Catch's signature eucalyptus or licorice profiles, there are tobacco-free alternatives in our NZ range worth considering. The same manufacturer – Swedish Match – makes ZYN, which is available in New Zealand across more than 30 varieties.
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If You Like Catch, Try These Instead
Catch built its reputation on flavours that broke from traditional tobacco snus – eucalyptus, licorice, spearmint – in a clean, low-drip white portion format. The three ZYN products below match those profiles closely, are made by the same manufacturer, and are all in stock for NZ delivery.
| Product | Why it matches Catch | Strength | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZYN Slim Violet Licorice Regular | Made by Swedish Match – same manufacturer as Catch. Violet and licorice combination mirrors Catch's signature licorice profile in a 100% tobacco-free format. Distinctive, not sweet, not minty. | 6.0 mg/pouch Slim format |
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| ZYN Slim Spearmint Regular | Catch's spearmint and eucalyptus profiles share a cool, herbal character that ZYN Spearmint captures well – rounded and clean rather than sharp menthol. Same Swedish Match quality standard. | 6.6 mg/pouch Slim format |
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| ZYN Mini Black Licorice 3 mg | For Catch users who preferred the Mini format and lighter strength – ZYN Mini Black Licorice is the most direct tobacco-free match to Catch Licorice Mini, the product that launched the brand in 1986. | 3.0 mg/pouch Mini format |
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| Ace Eucalyptus | Eucalyptus is Catch's most iconic flavour – and genuinely rare in the tobacco-free category. Ace Eucalyptus is the closest match available in NZ: clean, herbal, and cooling without being a straight mint. The go-to for anyone who specifically misses Catch Eucalyptus. | 6.0 mg/pouch Slim format |
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Not sure where to start? ZYN Slim Violet Licorice Regular is our top pick for most former Catch users – it's made by the same company, shares Catch's non-tobacco, non-mint flavour philosophy, and delivers the licorice character that made Catch iconic when it launched in 1984.
What Is Catch Snus?
Catch was launched by Swedish Match in 1984 as Sweden's first portion-only snus – there was never a loose version. The brand's founding premise was simple and at the time genuinely radical: a snus that didn't taste like tobacco. Where every other Swedish snus on the market in 1984 was built around a traditional tobacco flavour base, Catch launched with Licorice – a profile that had nothing to do with what snus had always tasted like. Two years later, Catch Licorice Mini followed, and the brand's direction was set.
Catch went on to become one of Swedish Match's most commercially successful brands, with eucalyptus joining licorice as a signature flavour and the range expanding over the decades to include spearmint, peppermint, mint vanilla, and a rotating Collection series that introduced limited-edition flavours several times a year. The brand effectively established the template for flavoured snus – proving that Swedish Match's existing customer base was ready for something beyond the traditional tobacco taste profile, a lesson that informed the development of ZYN decades later.
Catch is available in Original, White, and Dry portion formats, in both Large and Mini sizes. Its White Portion pouches – with a drier surface for less drip – were among the cleaner snus formats available before the tobacco-free all-white category emerged. The brand remains in production today as part of Swedish Match's portfolio, alongside General, Göteborgs Rapé, Ettan, and ZYN.
Why Catch Is Not Available in New Zealand
Catch contains tobacco in every pouch. Snusdaddy NZ supplies tobacco-free nicotine pouches only – every product we carry for Kiwi customers is 100% tobacco-free, all-white, and imported under New Zealand's personal-use nicotine product regulations. Traditional tobacco snus sits outside the scope of what we supply to New Zealand, regardless of format or flavour profile.
Swedish Match's tobacco-free alternative – ZYN – is available through Snusdaddy NZ in more than 30 varieties, covering most of the flavour territory that Catch mapped out across its four decades of production.
Tobacco Snus vs Tobacco-Free Pouches – What Changes?
| Catch (tobacco snus) | ZYN (tobacco-free) | |
|---|---|---|
| Contains tobacco | Yes | No |
| Manufacturer | Swedish Match | Swedish Match – same company |
| Staining | Can stain teeth and gums | All-white – no staining |
| Drip | White/Dry portions low drip; Original can drip | Dry surface, no drip |
| Available via Snusdaddy NZ | No | Yes – delivered in 5–8 working days |
Ordering for New Zealand
All Snusdaddy NZ orders ship directly from our warehouse in Lidköping, Sweden. Express delivery via DHL or UPS arrives in 5–8 working days to Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and other main centres. Standard PostNord shipping takes 10–15 working days. Tobacco-free nicotine pouches are not subject to tobacco excise duty, and orders under NZ$1,000 clear customs without additional GST in the vast majority of cases.
Bulk discounts apply automatically at checkout and can be mixed across any brands or flavours: 10 cans = 10% off, 30 cans = 12% off, 60 cans = 14% off, 100 cans = 16% off.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy Catch snus in New Zealand?
Not through Snusdaddy NZ. Catch is a traditional tobacco snus, and we supply tobacco-free nicotine pouches only to New Zealand customers. The closest available alternatives from the same manufacturer (Swedish Match) are ZYN Slim Violet Licorice Regular and ZYN Mini Black Licorice 3 mg.
Who makes Catch snus?
Catch is made by Swedish Match AB, the same company that makes ZYN nicotine pouches – the best-selling tobacco-free brand on Snusdaddy NZ. Swedish Match has been producing snus since the 19th century and launched Catch in 1984 as its first portion-only, flavour-led snus brand.
What flavours does Catch come in?
Catch's core flavours are licorice and eucalyptus, which have been part of the range since its launch in 1984. The brand has since expanded to include spearmint, peppermint, and a rotating Collection series with limited-edition flavours. All contain tobacco and are not available through Snusdaddy NZ.
Is ZYN the same as Catch?
No – they're different products made by the same manufacturer. Catch is a traditional tobacco snus; ZYN is a 100% tobacco-free nicotine pouch. They share Swedish Match's quality standards and some flavour directions (licorice, spearmint) but are distinct product categories. ZYN is available through Snusdaddy NZ; Catch is not.
About the Author
Erik Rosengren – Owner, Snusdaddy
Erik founded Snusdaddy to bring the full European nicotine pouch range to customers worldwide. Catch holds a special place in snus history – it was the first brand to prove that Swedish snus users wanted flavours beyond traditional tobacco, a lesson that ultimately led to ZYN. For Kiwi customers, ZYN is the practical and legal path to the same Swedish Match quality and a similar flavour direction. Questions? Email [email protected] – we respond within 2–4 hours on Swedish business days (CET).
Looking for a tobacco-free alternative to Catch?
ZYN – made by the same company, same quality standard, 100% tobacco-free. Licorice, spearmint, and 30+ other varieties in stock for NZ delivery.
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