The Belgian based VCF (Vandermarliere Cigar Family) has acquired Wörmann & Scholle and Wörmann Cigars on July 1st. 2022.
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…
Las Llantas & Las Mesitas: New processing centers in Nicaragua
VCF, cigar maker and owner of Oliva Cigars invested in two state-of-the-art processing centers in Nicaragua.
Oliva Launches Limited “Tabolisa Uno” Edition
To celebrate the factory grand re-opening, Oliva is introducing a limited edition replica box made to look just like this beautiful new factory.
Escuela Oliva Gives Hope And Good Education
How cigars help to break the cycle of poverty in Estelí, Nicaragua.
UK Cigar Importer wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The man behind the UK’s largest New World cigar importer has been recognised for a lifetime’s work in the industry. Scott Vines, owner of Tor Imports, was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Oliva Cigars Collector’s Humidor
Oliva collaborates with Ellie Bleu to create a new limited edition collector’s humidor. Just 21 humidors will be released to mark a tumultuous year around the world.
Oliva Cigar Acquires New brands
Oliva Cigar Co. acquired the following trademarks from the Reyes Family Cigars: Puros Indios, Cuba Aliados and Roly.
Fred Vandermarliere: “I love to bring people together”
The sky over Belgium is blue, and the day between Brussels, Handzame and Zwevegem is similar to this agreeable sunny, warm weather. I’m visiting Frederik Vandermarliere, CEO of J. Cortès and, for the past three years, owner of the traditional brand Oliva Cigars.
Under New Management – Oliva Cigar Family Has Big Plans
With a new driver behind the wheel, Oliva Cigar Company will continue to create great cigars. The only difference is, it will be for a bigger market.
Fred Vandermarliere Signed Agreement For Acquisition Of Oliva Cigars
Belgian family business owner Frederik Vandermarliere reconfigures cigar landscape with American Oliva Cigars acquisition.