FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has resigned from his post. Gottlieb has been commissioner of the...
Top 25 Cigars of the Year
Over 25 different cigars in four different categories were included in this year’s Tobacco Business Awards. These cigars were chosen by retailers, consumers and...
Altria Group Seeks Nicotine Edible Solution from Lexaria Bioscience Corp. Investment
Altria Group, makers of Marlboro and one of the world's big tobacco companies, is looking to expand its product portfolio to include edible nicotine...
New FDA Proposed Guidance on Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reconfirming its commitment to get Americans to stop smoking by taking a look at nicotine replacement...
Michael Cellucci Out at Quality Importers
Michael Cellucci's run at Quality Importers has come to an end. In a press release, Quality Importers announced the departure of Cellucci, who had...
Danish Collaboration: The Birth of 4th Generation Pipes
Since 1882, when Erik Peter Stokkebye first opened a tobacco factory and shop in Odense, Denmark, the Stokkebye family has enjoyed a long association...
Cigar Trade Groups File Appeal in Lawsuit Against FDA
Many cigar manufacturers and enthusiasts have been waiting for some movement on the lawsuit waged against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The...
Black Label Trading Co. Releasing Bishops Blend 2019
Black Label Trading Co. has announced the upcoming release of its Bishops Blend Vintage 2019.
“I’m very excited about this release of Bishops Blend. We...
Jim Colucci Named President and COO of Gurkha Cigars
Jim Colucci, the president and CEO of Sindicato Cigars, has been named the new chief operating officer (COO) and President of Gurkha Cigars. Colucci...
Jessi Flores Leaving Drew Estate’s Subculture Studios
Jessi Flores, director of Drew Estate's Subculture Studios, has announced that he's leaving the company to pursue new opportunities.
Flores joined Drew Estate in 1999...
