Royal Agio Cigars USA and Avanti Cigar Company recently made the joint decision to end their exclusive distribution agreement for the U.S. market effective February 1, 2019. Avanti will now reassume all distribution and sales activities for the U.S.
Ventura Cigars Becoming Standalone Business Under Kretek Umbrella
Ventura Cigars announced its new status as a stand-alone business unit and full subsidiary of Kretek International, Inc.
J.C. Newman Launches A New Website
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. has officially launched its newly designed website.
Burning Down Barriers: Shirley McClellan’s Way Into the Cigar Industry
Looking around the landscape of the cigar industry, one thing notably missing is the presence of African-American brick & mortar owners, especially females. Shirley McClellan opened the Fire & Smoke Cigar Parlor in Baltimore, MD with a mission.
Cigar Industry Icon Felix Menendez Passes Away
Felix Menendez was a legendary figure in the cigar world. Not withstanding his family lineage, he helped put Brazilian tobacco on the map after his family was forced from Cuba.
Viking Cigars: Spreading the Viking Spirit
Viking Cigars represents the nordic spirit. Embodied in three cigars. It’s about swords and schoolyard fights, an just a hint of Cuba. Arnt Ånensen and Hawk Aanonsen want to offer cigars for “real” men.
The Cigar World’s Road Warriors: Crisscrossing the Globe
Cigar events are great fun. But when you go home, content with your night out, spare a thought for that roving cigar man or woman. While you’re catching up on your beauty sleep, he or she is probably heading to their next gig.
Casdagli Cigars Moves With the Times
Owner Jeremy Casdagli talks of exciting new projects and a relaunch opportunity courtesy of the Middle East.
Gilberto Oliva Jr.: The Tobacco Whisperer
Oliva Cigar Company has produced cigars for over 20 years now, and the man behind almost all their brands is Gilberto Oliva. His secret is working with what you want, not what you get.
Meeting Industry Icon Jochy Blanco
It’s not a stretch to say that what Sir George Martin was to the Beatles, Jochy Blanco has been to a whole host of boutique cigar makers.
Rocky Continues to Collect Air Miles in Battle for Cigar Rights
Despite a frenetic schedule of travel, lobbying and finding time to run his hugely popular cigar brand, Rocky Patel is never short of fun stuff.
Kretek International, Inc. Acquires Foundry Tobacco Company
Most of the Foundry cigars are back under the wing of Giannini and will now be distributed by Kretek International.
