On July 15, 1887, the Florida Legislature officially incorporated the City of Tampa. As J.C. Newman celebrates the 139th anniversary of the city they proudly call home, the company reflects upon the rich cigar-making heritage that built Cigar City — a legacy they are proud to preserve every day at their El Reloj cigar factory and museum. In commemoration of this special occasion, J.C. Newman invites you to light up a Diamond Crown Tampa cigar.
PCA Connect Asia Gathers Momentum
The PCA has confirmed the complete roster of Premier Event Sponsors for PCA Connect Asia, taking place in Hong Kong.
PROCIGAR and Partners Launch Immersive Experience
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR), together with the Ministry of Culture, the General Directorate of Museums, and the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration Museum, officially introduced the Immersive Experience: Santiago de los Caballeros and the Tobacco Tradition to the press.
Casa Carrillo Announces Encore Noir II
An international exclusive continues the legacy of encore with a limited U.S. launch event at two guys smoke shop.
United Cigars and Arnold André Announce Launch of Independence
Following the success of the Independence Firecracker, United Cigars and Arnold André are proud to announce the ongoing production launch of Independence, the newest permanent offering in the Arnold André premium cigar portfolio.
AP Cigar | Alton, Illinois
Just across the famed Mississippi River from St. Louis and a little north lies the town of Alton in the state of Illinois.
3 Boutique Brands Visit 3 Canadian Provinces
Three boutique cigar brands took their show on the road across the Canadian provinces of Ontario, Alberta, and Manitoba in July for the 3 Legends Tour, giving Canadian cigar enthusiasts the chance to meet the faces behind the brands and experience some of their newest releases before they receive national distribution.
CAA President Scott Pearce Testifies Before U.S. Trade Officials
The Cigar Association of America (CAA) President Scott Pearce testified yesterday before the Section 301 Committee, an interagency group including the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Department of Commerce, the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Labor, and other agencies that assess the impact of trade policy. This was the final public hearing on the proposed tariff schedule, which would set a 12.5% rate for most cigar-producing countries.
34,000 Counterfeit Habanos Seized in Spain
The Spanish Guardia Civil has seized 33,840 counterfeit Cuban cigars at a residence in Mislata, Valencia, eastern Spain, where the cigars were being fitted with counterfeit bands and packaged for distribution throughout Europe.
PCA Explores Exclusive Member Insurance Program
PCA has partnered with Higginbotham, one of the nation’s leading independent insurance firms, to explore whether an insurance program designed specifically for PCA members can be built. The goal is straightforward: better coverage, better pricing, and a carrier relationship that actually understands the premium cigar industry.
INFOTEP/PROCIGAR Certify Graduates of the Tamboril Tobacco School
The National Institute for Technical and Vocational Training (INFOTEP) and the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) certified the first 127 participants who completed the programs of the Tamboril Tobacco School, an initiative created to strengthen human talent and meet the growing demand for qualified personnel in the Dominican tobacco industry.
ADT Ships the New Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill
Artesano Del Tobacco is proud to announce that the Viva La Vida Connecticut Churchill began shipping on July 2nd to all retailers who placed pre-orders during the 2026 PCA Trade Show.
