Cigar News: Cigar Industry
Arturo Fuente, Casa Carrillo, Padrón and Rocky Patel Join World Cigar Show Dubai Lineup
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is encouraging premium cigar retailers, manufacturers, distributors and hospitality professionals to make plans for World Cigar Show, returning to the Dubai World Trade Centre November 10–11, 2026.
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Three Leaf: The Development of Cigar Culture in Saudi Arabia
With three boutiques in Riyadh and Jeddah and a fourth location planned, Three Leaf Cigar Boutique is part of Saudi Arabia’s developing cigar culture, combining retail, lounges and cultural events.
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Plasencia Cigars Promotes Javier Carranza to Vice President of Sales, United States
Plasencia Cigars proudly announces the promotion of Javier Carranza to Vice President of Sales, United States, recognizing his instrumental role in developing the company's U.S. business and his continued contributions to its growth.
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Where to Buy, What to Visit, What's On: A New Guide to Cigar Travel in Nicaragua
Nicaragua has spent much of the past two decades near the top of the cigar world, and more passionados than ever are coming to see where their cigars are made. A new independent website, nicaraguan-cigars.com, makes planning that trip easier.
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Tabacalera USA Announces New Roles for Key Leadership
Tabacalera USA is pleased to announce new leadership positions for Brad Winstead, Davide Moro and Nicolas Maslowski.
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Vandermarliere Cigar Family Celebrates its 100th Company Anniversary
With a two-day programme in Belgium, the Vandermarliere Cigar Family celebrated its 100th anniversary.
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Hooten Young Secures U.S. Design Patent for The Cartridge, Featured in the Ma Deuce Cigar Selection
Hooten Young LLC announces the issuance of U.S. Design Patent No. D1,124,474 S, protecting the ornamental design of the company’s distinctive cigar shape known as The Cartridge.
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Cigar Regulations Update: Germany, Norway and Spain
Each month, Paul Varakas, Director General of the European Cigar Manufacturers Association (ECMA), highlights the latest developments affecting cigar consumers and retailers across Europe.
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Cigar Culture Summit Africa 2026
In less than two weeks, from 23 to 25 October, Johannesburg will be the focus of the cigar industry. Enthusiasts, experts, brands, and manufacturers will meet at the Cigar Culture Summit Africa 2026 at the Emperor Casino.
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Daniel Höldke Takes Over Paul Bugge GmbH
Norbert Höldke will remain active as a brand ambassador. The focus of the next phase of development will be on expanding the company’s own brands, strengthening the specialty retail sector, and advancing international brand development.
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