Cigar News: Cigar Industry

Cigar Industry – Editors – February 1, 2016

Julio & Justo Eiroa Founding Their Own Cigar Company JRE Tobacco

Christian Eiroa announced in a press statement that his father, Julio, and his brother, Justo, have entered the cigar business by founding the independent company JRE Tobacco. The new company’s portfolio will include the brands Aladino, Rancho Luna and Tatascan.

Cigar Industry – Editors – February 1, 2016

Drew Estate to Take Over U.S. Distribution of Debonaire House & Indian Motorcycle

Drew Estate announced their plans to become the Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Debonaire House and Indian Motorcycle Cigars. Both brands are produced in the Dominican Republic under the leadership of Philip S. Zanghi III, a long-time tobacco industry veteran.

Cigar Industry – Simon Lundh – January 22, 2016

Head of ANT Juan Martínez about the Cigar Boom in Nicaragua

The cigar industry in Nicaragua continues to grow and create jobs for the people of Estelí. The industry’s figures are now within reach of those of the Dominican Republic. Cigar Journal spoke to Juan Martínez, head of Asociación Nicaragüense de Tabacaleros (ANT) and executive president of Joya de N

Cigar Industry – Editors – January 21, 2016

Scandinavian Tobacco Group Announced Promotion of Stijn Elbersen

Elbersen will lead the International Hand-Made Cigars team and will be responsible for the complete hand-made cigar portfolio outside the US, which includes General Cigar and Cigars International brands.

Cigar Industry – Katja Gnann – January 19, 2016

Woermann Cigars: 125 Years of Corporate History

Woermann Cigars has an eventful corporate history behind it. This year, the german company is celebrating its 125th anniversary, and, with it, a success story in the German tobacco industry.

Cigar Industry – Editors – January 18, 2016

Enrique Somoza Promoted to U.S. Director of Operations at A.J. Fernandez Cigars

A.J. Fernandez Cigars announced yesterday that Enrique “Ricky” Somoza will now oversee operations in the USA. Somoza, born and raised in Miami, had worked as production manager for A.J. Fernandez in their Nicaragua factory since 2013 after meeting A.J. on a trip to Nicaragua.

Cigar Industry – Editors – January 14, 2016

Nick van Olden is New VP of Tobacco Procurement at Drew Estate

Swisher International has hired Nick van Olden as vice president of corporate tobacco procurement. In this newly established role, van Olden will coordinate tobacco procurement for Drew Estate’s premium cigar line.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – January 14, 2016

Oettinger Davidoff AG acquires majority interest in Asia Distributor Bluebell

Following the acquisition of a 25% interest in its Asia Distributor Bluebell Cigars (Asia) Ltd a year ago, Oettinger Davidoff AG, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, announced today the acquisition of a majority interest effective January 1, 2016.

Cigar Industry – Press Release – January 13, 2016

Macanudo Announced Logo Redesign for the US Market

General Cigar announced that the company modernized the design of its iconic Macanudo logo for the U.S. market. Beginning on January 15, 2016, Macanudo Café, Macanudo Maduro, Macanudo Crü Royale and Macanudo 1968 and will feature the brand’s new look.

Cigar Industry – Editors – January 7, 2016

Miami Cigar & Co. Adds Nate McIntyre to their US Sales Team

Miami Cigar & Company, producer of the Nestor Miranda Brand and importer of La Aurora cigars to the US, announced the addition of Nate McIntyre to their sales team yesterday.

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