Four decades ago, in 1978, the Fuente factory in Nicaragua was burned down during the revolution. On January 26, 2018, Carlos Fuente Jr announced to build a new cigar factory in Estelí.
Partagas Serie No.1 & Punch Regios de Punc Available in Switzerland
Partagas Serie No.1 & Punch Regios de Punc, limited editions 2017, arrived to Switzerland.
Cigar-rolling Craft Considered Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Netherlands
Ria Bos from the Netherlands has managed to have cigar rolling registered as a national intangible cultural heritage.
Longfillers in Honduras Named Intangible Cultural Heritage
Since being conferred the groundbreaking denomination in 2016, Honduran longfillers are now classified as Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Richard Krutick Appointed Vice President Marketing & Retail at Davidoff USA
Davidoff of Geneva announced that Richard Krutick will become the company’s new Vice President of Marketing & Retail in the USA.
Gurkha Pulls Out of American Caribbean Cigars Akquisition
Gurkha Cigars has decided to not acquire American Caribbean Cigars and has announced that the company will build its own 100,000 square foot factory.
May 31 is proclaimed „International Enjoy a Cigar Day“
Cigar Rights of America and Cigar Rights of Europe have proclaimed May 31, 2018, the „ 1st International Enjoy a Cigar Day“.
Davidoff of Geneva USA Names New Commercial Head
Davidoff of Geneva USA, the US based subsidiary of Oettinger Davidoff AG, announced that Dylan Austin has been named Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Founder of Oliva Cigar Co., Gilberto Oliva Sr., dies aged 86
In Gilberto Oliva Sr., the cigar world is losing yet another great personality. He passed away on December 16, 2017, in Miami at the age of 86.
Cigar Legend José O. Padrón Passes Away, Aged 91
Today, the sad news reaches the branch and cigar lovers all around the world that José Orlando Padrón, founder of Padrón Cigars, passed away at the age of 91, surrounded by his family.
Royal Agio Cigars Opens U.S. Distribution Headquarters
Drew Estate & Royal Agio Cigars formally announced the opening of the Royal Agio Cigars U.S.A. headquarters in Bradenton, Florida.
Former General Cigar President Dan Carr Named to Lead ITG Brands
Dan Carr has been named president and chief executive officer of ITG Brands, succeeding David Taylor, who has announced his retirement effective January 31, 2018.
