The Belgian based VCF (Vandermarliere Cigar Family) has acquired Wörmann & Scholle and Wörmann Cigars on July 1st. 2022.
CSWC Greece
Greece is one of the new countries on the Cigar Smoking World Championship map, and on July 1 the first ever Greek slow smoking champion was crowned.
Nicaragua’s Puro Sabor Festival Returns To Estelí | Jan. 23 to 27
The Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco announced that a new edition of the “Puro Sabor” International Festival will take place from January 23 to 27, 2023.
FDA: Regulation of Premium Cigars Now On Hold
Federal Court Holds FDA Regulation of Premium Cigars to be “Arbitrary and Capricious”.
VCF Eliminates 100 Tons of Plastic from its Production Process
Fred Vandermarliere, CEO of VCF ( Vandermarliere Family of Cigars ), received a VCDO annual certificate from Voka today, as a reward for the company’s successful efforts in the field of sustainability. VCF signed a sustainability charter in 2021 and, in consultation with the Flemish employers’ organisation VOKA, set 20 concrete, measurable objectives, all of…
XVI AmiCigar
Finally, after a two-year break due to the Covid pandemic, the XVI. AmiCigar – El Diamante cigar festival in Antwerp/Belgium could be held.
Cigar Sense and CST Consulting Collaboration
Franca Comparetto, co-founder of Cigar Sense Inc. and tobacco veteran Claudio Sgroi, Master Blender and founder of CST Consulting, announced a collaboration to provide a unique service that will assist manufacturers in optimizing their resources.
CSWC Romania: Felix Matei took home this year’s title
Despite burning the ring, earning a 15 minute penalty, pre-competition favorite Felix Matei convincingly took home this year’s title as Romanian slow smoking champion.
Oliva Brings Back Aliados Cigars
Aliados, the legendary brand produced by Don Rolando Reyes in Honduras, will continue to add to its legacy dressed with a new look.
Cigar Trophy 2022: Every vote counts – until July 11th
From June 1-14, 2022, the global cigar family submitted nominations for the 2022 Cigar Trophies. Now it’s about every single vote.
SOTL Global Movement partners with Light ‘em Up
SOTL Global Movement (SGM) and Light ‘em Up are proud to announce today that the organizations have entered into a strategic partnership that will promote women friendly cigar lounges across the globe.
Davidoff increases production of premium cigars by 35%
In its annual balance sheet press conference, Oettinger Davidoff AG (ODAG) once again looked back on a challenging financial year. Nevertheless, the company managed to report a successful 2021 financial year.
