Dominican premium cigar manufacturer La Flor Dominicana introduced a new cigar factory and field tour concept for retailers and consumers, the “La Flor Dominicana Experience”.
Gustav Nygren Wins Swedish Qualification for Cigar Smoking World Championship
In April 2017, the official Swedish qualification tournament for the Cigar Smoking World Championship took place at Gothenburg tobacconist Mellgren’s for the 4th time.
The Social Projects of Plasencia Cigars
Social responsibility is a growing trend in the cigar world. At Plasencia Cigars the mental and physical well-being of its employees and their families is a high priority.
Phillips & King Joins Forces with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO)
Phillips & King, distributor of specialty tobacco products and accessories in the United States, has signed an agreement partnering with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO) to help their customers address legislative issues affecting the tobacco industry.
Steven Kron Appointed International Sales Director at NyB Cigars
NyB Cigars announced the appointment of Steven Kron as their new International Sales Director. Kron was previously the Head of Dunhill Cigars at British American Tobacco.
Habanos S.A. Appoints New Operational Marketing Director
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.
How PDR Founder Abe Flores Started his Career in Cigars
Getting to where he is today has been a crooked path, but somewhere among those twists and turns Abe has also achieved a lot of personal goals.
Davidoff and Ruinart Host VIPs for Art Basel Hong Kong Dinner
Art Basel partners Davidoff and Ruinart held a combined VIP event on the first evening of Art Basel Hong Kong on 21 March.
World Exclusive – first sneak preview of Señor José O. Padrón’s long-awaited autobiography
Cigar Journal reporter first to see a pre-production edition over dinner with son, Jorgé Padrón.
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.
Reserva Orgánica – The World’s first Organic Cigar
Néstor Andrés Plasencia’s passion for sustainable farming took hold while he was studying agriculture. In 2002, the first completely organically grown cigar was born, the Reserva Orgánica.
