Arnold André and Joya de Nicaragua End Partnership at the End of the Year

Since 2014, the family-owned company based in Bünde has been exclusively responsible for the distribution and marketing of Joya de Nicaragua’s brand portfolio on the German market.

While Arnold André will increasingly focus on its own brands—such as Carlos André, Buena Vista, Montosa, and its in-house brands Clubmaster, Tropenschatz, and Handelsgold—Joya de Nicaragua is preparing to transition to a new distribution partner in Germany.

Both family-owned companies look back on a 12-year partnership built on trust and collaboration. Avid Koppmeier, Head of Sales, expressly emphasizes that Arnold André will continue to conduct business in Germany until December 31, 2026. “This also includes unrestricted support for our retail partners,” says Avid Koppmeier. “We have greatly valued our collaboration with our colleagues from Nicaragua. Thanks to the close integration of Arnold André’s strong distribution network and the excellent cigars from Estelí, Joya de Nicaragua has become firmly established in the German specialty retail market.”