J.C. Newman Cigar Company launched #BrickHouseAtMyHouse to bring a sense of normalcy to these unprecedented times.
Condega Cigars Extends Into Asia
Condega Cigars are now available in Malaysia through Cigars Lounge’s three brick and mortar stores in Kuala Lumpur and their online shop.
Farewell to Luj
On March 19, 2020, the creative Luj – Olujide Oluyeba – breathed his last breath after suffering from a serious illness and leaves behind a legacy that has always brought joy to many people across the globe.
Tabacalera Palma (DR) closes factory due to pandemic
Jochy Blanco from Tabacalera Palma and La Galera Cigars in Santiago, DR just announced to close the factory tomorrow for almost 3 weeks. In a message to Cigar Journal, he stated:
How Covid-19 affects tobacconists and consumers
In these days of uncertainty and crises you might want to know how tobacconists – and therefore you as a consumer – are affected by the various restrictions. We took a random look around the world.
COVID-19 affects Cigar Production around the Globe
Cigar Journal took a look at cigar factories around the world.
JOSE BLANCO JOINS ARTURO FUENTE
Arturo Fuente announced that Jose Blanco, a long-time fixture in the cigar industry, has joined the company as its new Director of Sales, Eastern Hemisphere. In this role, Jose will work closely with and provide support to Arturo Fuente International as it builds and grows the Arturo Fuente brand throughout the world.
GRAN HABANO IS INCREASING PRICES
Gran Habano is announcing that as of February 19, 2020, they are increasing prices of five cents per stick on all their cigar lines.
James J. Fox and Friends of Habanos Launch BondRoberts.com
A new online auction platform inviting global cigar collectors to trade in aged, rare and vintage Cuban cigars was announced today by Rob Ayala of Friends of Habanos and Rob Fox of James J Fox.
Fred Vandermarliere Acquires Oliva Leaf Operations
Fred Vandermarliere, the owner of J. Cortès and Oliva Cigar Co. today announces the purchase of the Oliva family’s leaf operations in Nicaragua and three Nicaraguan tobacco farms in a move which further consolidates its handrolled cigar operation in the country.
J.C. Newman comments on Warning Label Decision
FDA wanted to cover 30% of a cigar box with a large health warning label. This would have destroyed the historic character of premium cigar packaging and turned walk-in humidors in premium cigar stores into large billboards for the FDA.
Mombacho Cigars now available in Spain
Mombacho Cigars S.A. announced today that it will start distribution in Spain through La Casa Del Tabaco SLU in January 2020.
