Cigar News: Cigar Industry

Cigar Industry – Reinhold C. Widmayer – November 10, 2016

EU-TPD Legal Deadline Approaching: November 20

Under the EU Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU) manufacturers and importers of tobacco products [etc.…] have to submit key information to the authorities in the Member States in which they plan to market the products.

Cigar Industry – Katja Gnann – November 8, 2016

Tektor: A Cigar Brand Entirely Produced on Gotland, Sweden

Joakim Widell lives on the island of Gotland and is field worker, farmer, blender, and roller, all in one, for his cigar, Tektor. About eight years ago he was given some tobacco seeds as a gift and he began the experiment of planting tobacco on Gotland.

Cigar Industry – Simon Lundh – November 4, 2016

Read About Jeff Borysiewicz’s Project of Growing Tobacco in Florida Again

Jeff Borysiewicz wanted to see if it was possible to grow tobacco in Florida again, so he set up the first tobacco farm in the state since 1977. Back in the day, Florida was the second-most important tobacco growing region in the United States, after Connecticut.

Cigar Industry – Nick Hammond – November 4, 2016

Cigar Smoker of the Year Award Takes Set for December

The fourth annual Cigar Smoker of The Year Awards, founded by Boisdale, is set to add some extras festive cheer in London this December. The star-studded, ceremony takes place on December 12 at Boisdale of Canary Wharf.

Cigar Industry – Editors – September 5, 2016

Christian Eiroa to Team Up with Reyes Family Cigars

Christian Eiroa, founder of C.L.E. Cigars, announced in a press release the partnership between Rolando Reyes Sr.’s family and C.L.E. Cigars. He stated that the factory operations as well as Rolando Reyes Sr.’s blends will remain in control of the Reyes family.

Cigar Industry – Samuel Spurr – August 22, 2016

Linda Giang joins Hathor Group as US-based Brand Ambassador

Linda Giang, former manager of Sky Tobacco in New Jersey, has taken on a new role with Hathor Group as Brand Ambassador, Cigar Curator, and Social Media Liaison. Hathor Group distributes cigars and single-cask whiskies throughout South East Asia.

New Releases – Editors – July 14, 2016

Xikar Announces New Long-Term Supply Agreement With Boveda

Xikar announced a new long-term supply agreement with Boveda under which Boveda will manufacture and supply Xikar 2-Way Humidity Control products using Boveda’s patented technology.

Cigar Industry – Editors – July 6, 2016

Miami Cigar & Co to Take Over The Upsetters Brand Distribution

Foundation Cigar Company’s soon-to-be-launched brand The Upsetters will be distributed by Miami Cigar Company. After leaving Drew Estate, Foundation Cigar Company was founded by Nicholas Melillo in June of 2015 and debuted El Gueguense at the IPCPR trade show in July of that year.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – July 6, 2016

Change at Oettinger Davidoff subsidiary in Austria

Oettinger Davidoff AG, the world-leading producer of premium cigars headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, has appointed Mag. Isabella Keusch to take over the new role of Global Director Training & Development within Oettinger Davidoff AG as of September 1st, 2016.

Cigar Industry – George Manzella – July 4, 2016

Read the Story of Fuente Opus X Roller Franklin Pichardo

Unaware of his hidden talent, Pichardo was a 16-year-old boy relegated to washing cars in Santiago. He didn’t know the first thing about tobacco – until a dear friend changed his life forever.

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