Fred Vandermarliere, the owner of J. Cortès and Oliva Cigar Co. today announces the purchase of the Oliva family’s leaf operations in Nicaragua and three Nicaraguan tobacco farms in a move which further consolidates its handrolled cigar operation in the country.
Just two months ago, Oliva has opened the Tabolisa 1 facility in Estelí. One year earlier, Oliva Cigar Co. has opened the Tabolisa II factory. In 2016, Fred Vandermarliere acquired Oliva Cigar Co. from the Oliva family.