FDA Provides Update on Tobacco Product Application Review
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided an update on its review of the tobacco product applications that have been submitted by...
Altria and JTI Announce Strategic Heated Tobacco Partnership
Days after announcing an eventual end to its partnership with Philip Morris International in relation to the heat-not-burn device IQOS, Altria has revealed it's...
Nicaraguan Cigar Festival, Puro Sabor, to Return in 2020
The Nicaraguan Chamber of Tobacco has announced that it will revive its annual Puro Sabor Nicaraguan Cigar Festival in 2020. While details of the...
MLB Cigar Ventures and Matilde Cigars Create Distribution Company
Mike Bellody (MLB Cigar Ventures) has teamed up with Enrique Seija (Matilde Cigars) to form a new distribution company–SeiBel Distribution. This new company will...
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....
Cornelius & Anthony Adds Lonsdale Size to Cornelius Line
Cornelius & Anthony has announced the addition of a new Lonsdale size to its Cornelius line. Cornelius was the first cigar line introduced by...
FDA HPHCs Testing Compliance Deadline Delayed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents (HPHCs) reporting compliance date. The deadline for this testing...
Drew Estate’s ACID Amigos Returns as Two Guys Smoke Shop Exclusive
Drew Estate's ACID Amigos, an ACID Subculture collaboration with Two Guys Smoke Shop, is returning as an exclusive to the retailer beginning on June...
Jason Lois Named CEO of Veritas Cigars
In a press release, Veritas Cigars' Chris Weber has announced he is transferring the U.S. operations portion of his business to Jason Lois, who...
Rubio and Members of Committee on Appropriations Debate Premium Cigars
During a meeting of the Committee on Appropriations on Thursday, July 20, 2017, the topic of FDA regulations and their impact on the premium...
