Cigar News: Cigar Industry
Cohiba 55 Aniversario LE 2021 presented live and virtually
The evening of the May 14, 2022 marked the premier of the anticipated Habanos S.A. release at an unprecedent event that mixed live and virtual activities.
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Tor Imports to distribute Perdomo Cigars in the UK
Tabacalera Perdomo announced that Tor Imports will import and distribute Perdomo Cigars in the United Kingdom starting on the 20th of May at the grand opening night of the British Cigar Trade Show (IGNITE 2022). The launch will include the Perdomo Reserve 10th Anniversary Connecticut, Cigar Journal’
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The Passing of Crisanto “Santo” Cardenas
Sad news from Cuba arrived mid-May with the passing of an industry legend. Known to many in the global cigar industry, but especially the Asia-Pacific region, Crisanto “Santo” Cardenas, the master blender and head torcedor for Roberto Duran Cigars passed away.
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Rick Rodriguez unveils West Tampa Tobacco Company
Just days after officially retiring from STG/General Cigar Company, Rick Rodriguez announces the formation of his own venture, West Tampa Tobacco Company, where he will serve as Master Blender/Co-Founder.
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Habanos S.A. breaks record turnover at 568 million US-Dollars
Corporación Habanos, S.A., has released its financial data for the 2021 financial year, in which it obtained a turnover of 568 million dollars, with a 15% growth compared to the previous year.
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Joya de Nicaragua lands in Qatar
On the occasion of the arrival of Joya de Nicaragua in Qatar, with The Humidor as distributor, the official launch of the brand will take place in Doha on May 15. Born in 2020, The Humidor Trading Co. has exclusive distribution of well-known brands to the local market in Doha, such as Oliva, Plasenc
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PCA launches Cigar Policy Roundtable in London
Under the theme “Education and Private-Public sector collaboration: Essential to protect, nurture and develop the artisanal premium cigar industry”, the Premium Cigar Association launched in London the first International Diplomatic Premium Cigar Policy Roundtable, in partnership with the Ambassador
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Prices for Cohiba Will Triple
Habanos S.A. adjusted the prices for Cohiba, Trinidad, Montecristo 1935 and Romeo y Julieta Línea de Oro to the Hong Kong price level for all markets worldwide.
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Casa Cuevas Cigasr Now Available in Canada
Casa Cuevas Cigars announces that the Casa Cuevas line of cigars is now available to the Canadian public, via Canadian Craft Cigars owned by cigar enthusiast Barry Hannah and Kent Plosz.
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Habanos, S.A. To Introduce New International Pricing Policy
Cuban cigar prices are expected to substantially increase in the coming days. According to reliable sources, Habanos S.A. intends to introduce a new international price homogenization policy, similar to that applied by global luxury brands.
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