Republic Tobacco Announces Rebranding and new President
In response to the changing roll and make-your own tobacco market, Republic Tobacco has rebranded itself Republic Brands. This move, the company explained in...
Cigar Industry Loses Appeal in Latest FDA Lawsuit Ruling
In an appeal from the the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, a panel of judges ruled against the cigar industry...
Swedish Match Releases its 2021 Half Year Interim Report
In Swedish Match's half year report, the company reported double-digit sales and operating profit growth across all product segments, including with its cigar and...
PMI’s Potential Acquisition of Vectura Group Questioned
Philip Morris International (PMI) has made an offer to acquire Vectura Group for approximately $1.45 billion, a move that's making headlines in the pharmaceutical...
Procigar 2022 to be Held Feb. 22-25, 2022
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (Procigar) has announced the 2022 return of the Procigar Festival, a multi-day celebration of the Dominican Republic culture...
U.S. Tobacco Cooperative Files for Chapter 11 Protection
Raleigh, North Carolina-based U.S. Tobacco Cooperative (USTC) has filed for federal Chapter 11 protection in the eastern district of North Carolina. According to reporting...
Cuban People Demonstrate and Call for Freedom and Universal Rights
As the U.S. and other parts of the world continue to recover from the COVID-19 impact, some countries like Cuba–a country often considered the...
Connecticut Cannabis Senate Bill to Impact Local Tobacco Businesses
A recent legislative bill relating to cannabis has many Connecticut-based tobacco businesses on edge. Senate Bill (S.B.) 1201, known also as "An Act Concerning...
Philip Morris International to Acquire Fertin Pharma
Philip Morris International's latest business move will help the tobacco manufacturer reach its goal of achieving a smoke-free portfolio. In a press release, Philip...
U.S. Tobacco Volumes Decline as Nation Reopens
According to a recent Nielsen survey as reported by the Winston-Salem Journal, there's been a significant decrease in demand for traditional cigarettes year-over-year. The...
