Third-generation cigar makers Eric and Bobby Newman and Congresswoman Kathy Castor (D-Tampa) announced the relaunch of “Save Cigar City,” a grassroots campaign urging the public to submit comments to the FDA asking that it exempt premium cigars from regulation and save Tampa’s last cigar factory.
Rocky Patel Sun Grown Maduro Joins DeSocio Brand
Rocky Patel Premium Cigars (RPPC) has collaborated with Alliance Cigar to add a new size to Alliance’s acclaimed DeSocio series.
J.C. Newman Renames Its PENSA Cigar Factory
The Newman family announced that the name of its Nicaraguan cigar factory is changing from “PENSA” to “J.C. Newman PENSA.”Â
Camacho Coyolar Now Shipping Nationwide
Camacho, the brand of bold cigars, announces the nationwide return of Camacho Coyolar.
Illusione Cigars Appoint Malaysian Distributor
Illusione cigars have appointed Cigar Malaysia (cigarmalaysia.com) as their exclusive distributor in Malaysia.
The Netherlands Are on the Edge of Prohibition
The anti-tobacco lobby in the Netherlands is driving the nation to the edge of prohibition. It seems as if the use of tobacco will soon be widely criminalized in the “cannabis paradise.”
Gurkha Cigars’ New Marketing Director
Shanda Lee has been hired as Gurkha Cigars’ new Director of Marketing. In this role Lee will be responsible for the marketing and brand management of Gurkha Cigars.
Villiger Cigars Reaches Distribution Agreements In Canada And Mexico
Villiger Cigars continues its growth, as agreements have been reached with both Casa Turrent and Brigham Enterprises Inc. to distribute their cigars in Mexico and Canada.
Joya De Nicaragua Added To Cigraal’s Portfolio
Cigraal Ltd of Hong Kong announced an addition to its portfolio of brands: Joya de Nicaragua will now be handled by Cigraal in Greater China and Vietnam.
McClelland Tobacco Company Closes After 40 years
The McClelland Tobacco Company is closing after 40 years.
J.C. Newman Announces New Marketing Department StructureÂ
J.C. Newman Cigar Company announced the promotion of Kara Guagliardo and Monica Foster to Co-Marketing Directors effective immediately.
Joya De Nicaragua Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary
In 1968, Joya de Nicaragua (JDN) became the first tobacco factory to craft premium handmade cigars in Nicaragua.