LAMPERT CIGARS enters the Norwegian market through NORDIC CIGARS AS.
Tabacalera formalizes the purchase of Tabacalera de García
The new Tabacalera de García facilities will be dedicated exclusively to handmade cigars manufacture, with 2,100 employees and a capacity of production that exceeds 40 million sticks per year.
Gurkha Solidifies its Future
Jim Colucci has been working tirelessly to refresh the Gurkha Cigars brand since he took over as president and CEO of the company back in January, 2019.
The PCA and the BCAA Begin a New Collaboration
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and the Boutique Cigar Association of America (BCAA) announced a new collaborative relationship to highlight the boutique cigar industry within the world of premium cigars, and to effect solidarity within the cigar industry.
Villiger returned to the PCA
After a three-year hiatus, Villiger decided to return to the PCA trade show, but with a new focus.
Habanos S.A. redesigns José L. Piedra
José L. Piedra, founded by José Lamadrid Piedra in 1880, is made with tobaccos from the Remedios region in Cuba, which has been a tobacco-growing area since the 16th century.
A Revamped Sancho Panza Is Hitting All Retail Channels
The entire Sancho Panza line has been modernized and the brand’s three updated collections have begun shipping this week.
J.C. Newman redesigns the El Baton
J.C. Newman redesigns the El Baton
Favilli & Diplomático Rum discontinue Diplomático Cigars
Favilli & Diplomático Rum are announcing the mutual agreement to discontinue
FDA: Regulation of Premium Cigars Now On Hold
Federal Court Holds FDA Regulation of Premium Cigars to be “Arbitrary and Capricious”.
VCF Eliminates 100 Tons of Plastic from its Production Process
Fred Vandermarliere, CEO of VCF ( Vandermarliere Family of Cigars ), received a VCDO annual certificate from Voka today, as a reward for the company’s successful efforts in the field of sustainability. VCF signed a sustainability charter in 2021 and, in consultation with the Flemish employers‘ organisation VOKA, set 20 concrete, measurable objectives, all of…
Cigar Sense and CST Consulting Collaboration
Franca Comparetto, co-founder of Cigar Sense Inc. and tobacco veteran Claudio Sgroi, Master Blender and founder of CST Consulting, announced a collaboration to provide a unique service that will assist manufacturers in optimizing their resources.
