The factory Flor de Copán has history and importace. In the oldest tobacco growing region in Honduras, it is the only cigar factory and one of the biggest employers in the region.
Ink and Tobacco – Tattoos in the Cigar Industry
Are all cigar smokers men who wear suits? Even if this may never has been the case, it was definitely the most common stereotype. At least before a few actors helped facilitate a change.
The Social Projects of Plasencia Cigars
Social responsibility is a growing trend in the cigar world. At Plasencia Cigars the mental and physical well-being of its employees and their families is a high priority.
Curado: What Happens During the Drying of Tobacco Leaves?
After tobacco leaves are harvested, the green leaves go through the natural process of curado, a desiccation process during which internal chemical changes occur.
How PDR Founder Abe Flores Started his Career in Cigars
Getting to where he is today has been a crooked path, but somewhere among those twists and turns Abe has also achieved a lot of personal goals.
Reserva Orgánica – The World’s first Organic Cigar
Néstor Andrés Plasencia’s passion for sustainable farming took hold while he was studying agriculture. In 2002, the first completely organically grown cigar was born, the Reserva Orgánica.
Raquel Quesada: A Strong Woman in the Cigar Industry
After a family tragedy, Raquel took over tobacco purchasing and blending duties with clear goals: to look to the future while learning and working side-by- side with her father, Manuel Quesada. In addition, she worked to strengthen herself against the sexist prejudices that persist to this day.
