Moving to a new factory brings new tasks and challenges. Together, Camacho’s leading duo, Manuel Batista, general manager, and Luis Tábora, head of finance, give an insight into the organization.
C.L.E. Continue to Follow Bayer Cropscience Better Growing Practices
C.L.E. Cigar Company’s Honduran Factory is the only cigar factory in the world to strictly follow the Bayer Cropscience Better Manufacturing Practices.
XIX Festival del Habano: Numbers, Facts & New Releases
In a press conference held in Havana, Habanos S.A. introduced the new releases for 2017 and officially announced the sales figures of the previous year.
Mombacho Cigars Celebrates 11th Anniversary
Hosted on a private island in Lake Nicaragua last month, the 11th Annual Mombacho Cigars Anniversary Party celebrated the continued growth of the Mombacho family.
Procigar: Wonderful Crop Ahead, Optimistic About Tobacco Regulations
The members of Procigar, the association of Dominican cigar manufacturers, held a press meeting during the 2017 Procigar Festival in Santiago de los Caballeros.
A.J. Fernandez Finalizes Acquisition of La Gran Llave Cigars
La Gran Llave, which was blended and developed by A.J. last year for his longtime friend, Angel Aguayo, had made its national debut in the 2016 IPCPR.
Cavalier Of Geneva Acquires Tabak Rhein
The oldest existing cigar store in Geneva, Switzerland is currently undergoing a remodel, and will be re-named as “Rhein 1905”
Drew Estate announces David Lazarus as Senior VP of Sales
In this role, Lazarus will have overall accountability for field sales, inside sales, key national accounts, in-store events, and wholesale. Lazarus will report directly to the CEO, Glenn Wolfson.
Update on France’s Plans to Ban Certain Cigar Brand Names
Cigar brands whose name may connote an idea of “social standing, good life or qualities like masculinity or elegance” will be forbidden. The official decree, online since February 3, 2017, mentions every single tobacco product allowed to be sold in France.
Nicaraguan Tobacco Chamber Elects New Board of Directors, New Members Joining
The CNT’s new president is Anielka Esmeralda Ortez Flores, who will replace outgoing president Juan Ignacio Martínez. Four new members are joining the organization.
Jonathan Drew Returns to Drew Estate as President With Multi-Year Contract
Drew Estate announced that Company Founder, Jonathan Drew will return to an executive operating role, following a two-year period since the sale of the company to Swisher.
A.J. Fernandez Cigars Acquired Sosa Family Brands
The company will now manufacture and distribute all Sosa brands including Sosa Classic, Imperio Cubano, Macabi, & Santa Julia.
