FDA Issues Proposed Guidance on Sampling Ban
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for Tobacco Products released a proposed guidance document describing the agency’s recommendations on how retailers, manufacturers...
Gurkha Cigars Produce Commemorative Cigar for 2017 Presidential Inauguration
Gurkha Cigars has crafted a commemorative cigar for President-Elect Donald J. Trump. This cigar, named the Trump Presidente, was made for the soon-to-be new...
Illinois Judge Strikes Down Chicago OTP Tax
Illinois Circuit Court Judge Ann Collins-Dole issued a ruling today that strikes down the tobacco products excise tax adopted by the Chicago City Council...
Erik Nording Introduces “Shorty” Pipes
Following the success of the black Eriksen Starter and Eriksen Colors pipes, world-acclaimed Danish master carver Erik Nording is debuting his popularly priced “Shorty”...
Camacho Launching New Box-Pressed Extensions
Camacho, known for its bold cigars, has announced the nationwide launch of new box-pressed extensions. Named ‘BXP’, Camacho’s Connecticut, Corojo and Ecuador lines will...
Jack Toraño Joins General Cigar
General Cigar Company has hired Jack Toraño as a full-time brand ambassador for Toraño Cigars. In this new role, Jack will appear at events...
State and Federal Legislative Update from NATO
Several new tobacco-related bills were introduced in state legislatures:
Connecticut: House Bill 5384 raises the legal age for the purchase and use of tobacco products...
British American Tobacco Acquires Reynolds American, Inc.
British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced it has acquired the remaining 57.8 percent share of Reynolds American, Inc. With the transaction valued at 49.4...
Altria Group Acquires Sherman Group Holdings, LLC
Altria Group, Inc., whose brand portfolio includes Marlboro, Black & Mild, MarkTen, Skoal, and Green Smoke, has acquired the privately-held Sherman Group Holdings, LLC...
Davidoff Launches 702 Series
One of the world’s leading premium cigar companies is introducing an unexpected twist to some of its most well-known cigars. Davidoff is launching its...
