Avoiding the Strange Death of the Cigar Industry
In his 2017 book “The Strange Death of Europe,” political commentator Douglas Murray argues that Europe is, in slow but certain fashion, committing suicide....
2017 Tobacco Legislative Roundup
The following are roundups of legislative activity at the state and local levels.
Cigarettes and Tobacco Products
Taxation—State Level
The year 2017 produced an increase in...
Vision of Love: The Cigar Family Charitable Foundation
Collaborations in the cigar industry are nothing new, but one in particular has had a profound impact on the people of the Dominican Republic....
A Different Take on Control
There’s a saying that goes, “Necessity is the mother of invention.” In the case of Humi-Smart, it was the limited availability of a needed...
Hat City Ale House’s Comeback
It’s often said that the surest route to success—although not necessarily the fastest—is hard work and perseverance. A perfect example is Kevin Paige, who...
The Journey Continues: The Next Chapter of Ventura Cigar Company’s Archetype
Inspired by the work of psychologist Carl Jung and mythographer Joseph Campbell, Ventura Cigar Company released the first two editions of its Archetype line...
Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival 2020: A Preview
The Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco has announced that it will revive its annual Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival in 2020. The 2020 festival will...
Sizing Up the Sampling Ban
1. What is a free sample?
The FDA defines a free sample as a tobacco product that does not cost the recipient anything. In other...
2021 Tobacco Business Retail Survey
If you are a tobacco retailer, Tobacco Business wants to hear from you! Take our short retail survey below. The results of this survey...
Retailers Talk Boutique Cigars
Retailers have an important role to play in the boutique cigar industry. Without the support and buy-in of retailers, boutique cigars will never catch...
