The Cigar Industry vs. the FDA
The cigar industry has been challenging onerous regulation in court and through congressional lobbying, but to what effect? Tobacco Business spoke with Henry Roemer...
Recession-Proof Sales
It’s no secret that the economy is on virtually everyone’s mind right now. Every day, whether it be online, in print or on television,...
Understanding the FDA’s Flavor Focus
In mid-November 2018, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a statement regarding proposed regulatory policy changes on certain flavored electronic...
Trade Show Gains: IPCPR Show Insights
Trade shows are an important part of many businesses, and it’s no different in the tobacco category. Every year, hundreds of cigar and pipe...
Better and Best: DBL Cigars
Have you heard of the “pipe” cigar? Or how about the cigar that’s shaped like a small baseball bat? These are just a few...
The Integrity Factor: Sutliff Tobacco’s Jeremy McKenna, Part 2
Part 2 of the January/February 2022 cover story from Tobacco Business featuring Jeremy McKenna, CEO and president of Sutliff Tobacco Company. For part 1,...
The SAFE Kids Act Misses the Mark on Tobacco Control
As we head into fall and the colors of the leaves begin to change, things have been somewhat hectic for members of the industry....
A Welcome Return: A Look Back at Puro Sabor 2020
In 2018, Nicaragua, the Central American cigarmaking powerhouse, erupted into civil unrest with protests over President Daniel Ortega’s plans to overhaul the nation’s social...
The Navigator: Tabacalera USA’s Javier Estades, Part 2
In part 2 of Tobacco Business' latest cover story, Tabacalera USA's Javier Estades shares how he leads, Altadis U.S.A.'s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Amerian Hustle: Pipemaker Scott Klein
According to the American success story, hard work pays off. A person willing to dedicate long hours to his or her chosen craft will...