Re-Experiencing Acid: A Look at Drew Estate’s Iconic Brand
The world has changed in the past 20 years, but for Drew Estate, one thing has remained constant: Acid is a brand with staying...
A Cause for Heroes: A Look at Cigars for Warriors
A 501 (c)(3) nonprofit charity, Operation: Cigars for Warriors has been sending premium cigars and accessories and other items, such as coffee and magazines,...
Switched On: Brand Activation Tips from Altadis U.S.A.’s Eddy Guerra
Eddy Guerra, a senior brand manager at Altadis U.S.A., has worked in the tobacco industry for several years as a creative director and experienced...
Limitless: E.P. Carrillo Cigars’ Lissette-Perez Carrillo
Lissette Perez-Carrillo was born into the tobacco industry. She has been at the forefront of her family’s tobacco business much of her lifetime. As...
Dominican Dominance: A Look Back at Procigar 2019
Since 2008, Procigar, the association of Dominican cigar manufacturers, has hosted a celebration of all things connected to the cigar industry in the Dominican...
IPCPR’s Guide to Tobacco 21 Legislation
In Washington, there has recently been a flurry of action and discussion on the topic of raising the minimum purchase age for tobacco from...
NATO Files Comments with FDA on Draft Guidance
NATO has submitted comments in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) draft guidance titled “Modifications to Compliance Policy for Certain Deemed...
A Different Take: A Look at Black Label Trading Company
In 2013, Black Label Trading Company introduced six different cigars—impressive given that it was the debut of the brand and company. Black Label Trading...
From the Race Shop to the Workshop
It’s an irony of auto racing that going fast on the race track requires a slow, detailed and meticulous approach in the race shop....
Going All In: Micallef Cigars’ Al Micallef, Part 2
Part 2 of Tobacco Business' March/April 2019 cover story featuring Micallef Cigars' Al Micallef. For part 1, click here.
Growing the Brand
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