Corporación Habanos, S.A. announced that Mr. Ernesto González Rodríguez has been appointed as new Operational Marketing Director of Habanos, S.A., under Resolution 143, 2017 of the Minister of Agriculture.
Rob Maneson Appointed CEO of JR Cigar
Tabacalera USA, the U.S.-based premium cigar operations of Imperial Brands plc, has appointed Rob Maneson chief executive officer of its JR Cigar unit, effective immediately.
Cigar Legend Avo Uvezian Dies on March 24, 2017 at the Age of 91
Composer and cigar legend Avo Uvezian peacefully passed away on March 24, 2017, only two days after the celebration of his 91th birthday.
J. Fuego Cigar Co. to Outsource Sales, Marketing and Customer Service to Cypress Group Miami
J. Fuego decided to outsource their sales to Brick & Mortar tobacconists as well as their social media, website and marketing to Cypress Group Miami.
Stephan Qarimi Joins the Drew Estate International Team
Drew Estate announced today the expansion of their international sales team to include Stephan Qarimi as International Market Manager and Director of Travel Retail.
Oliva & J. Cortès Building New Cigar Box Factory North of Estelí
Oliva Cigar Company/J. Cortes is building a new factory north of Estelí in Nicaragua. At the moment they’re producing 60,000 boxes at rented facilities in the centre of town, which gives little room for growth.
Camacho: An Institution in a Period of Change
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.
