El Artista Rebrands to Artista Cigars and Announces New Releases
El Artista Cigars, makers of premium cigar brands including Big Papi and Buffalo TEN, have announced it's changing its name and that it has...
Fratello Cigars to Release Three New Cigars at TPE 2020
Fratello Cigars has announced that it will be releasing three new products at Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) trade show in Las Vegas, Jan. 29-31,...
Republican Senator Pushes for More Smoking Restrictions in Florida
There's a new effort in Florida to give the state's counties and municipalities the ability to impose more smoking restrictions within the boundaries of...
Trump Administration to Review Cuba Policies
Numerous reports are coming forth that the Trump Administration is in the process of reviewing former President Obama’s policies on Cuba. During Obama’s term...
Gurkha Reintroduces Three Flavored Cigars
Gurkha Cigars is reintroducing a line of flavored cigars that it originally launched 12 years ago. The spicy and flavorful cigars that offer hints...
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...
Gregg Augustine Joins Koupon as it Expands into Age-Restricted Categories
Gregg Augustine, a tobacco industry veteran in the tobacco and c-store, has been named as the EVP strategic partnerships and business development of Koupon.
Koupon...
Ventura Cigar Co. To Become Standalone Business Within Kretek International, Inc.
Ventura Cigar Company, makers of premium cigar lines like Archetype, PSyKo Seven, and Case Study, will become a stand-alone business unit and full subsidiary...
Tobacconists’ Association of America Announce 2021 TAA Releases
The Tobacconists' Association of America (TAA) has revealed its 2021 TAA exclusive releases. This year there are 14 limited releases in addition to 7...
22nd Century Group Provides Third Quarter 2020 Update
22nd Century Group, In.c, a company that focuses on harm reduction as well as low-nicotine content tobacco products, has provided an update on its...
