Tobacconists’ Association of America Cancels 2020 Convention
The Tobacconists' Association of America (TAA) has made the decision to cancel this year's meeting all together, opting instead to meet virtually this year...
Cigar Rights of America and PCA Request Substantial Equivalence Delay
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) and the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), along with several premium cigar manufacturers, filed a joint petition requesting a six...
Operation: Cigars For Warriors Cancels 2020 C.A.T.S. Fest
The Covid-19 virus has claimed another victim. Add Operation: Cigars For Warriors’ C.A.T.S. Fest to the growing list of event cancellations in the wake...
Cigar Factories Around the World Impacted by Coronavirus
COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, was named a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020, and its impact...
FDA Releases Final Regulation for New Cigarette Warning Labels
As the nation deals with the global COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a final rule that will bring about...
Altadis U.S.A. Unveils New Look for 1844 Traditional Line
Altadis U.S.A. has unveiled a new look for its H. Upmann Traditional Line. The Traditional Range is described as a distinctive, throwback look that...
Jose Blanco Joins Arturo Fuente
Cigar industry veteran Jose Blanco has joined Arturo Fuente, the company announced in a press release. Blanco, who announced his departure from E.P. Carrillo...
Alec Bradley Cigar Co. Announce Black Market EstelÍ Diamond
Alec Bradley Cigar Co.'s Black Market EstelÍ is expanding with the addition of a new size. The company has announced it will produce a...
Alec & Bradley Announce Third Line ‘Kintsgui’
Alec & Bradley, the company founded by brothers Alec and Bradley Rubin back in 2018, has announced its third cigar line–Kintsugi (pronounced Kint-Su-Gee).
Kintsugi is...
Tobacco Events and Businesses Disrupted by Corona Virus
The Corona Virus, known also as COVID-19, is having an impact on tobacco businesses as it continues to spread through the U.S. and the...