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He is temporarily replacing Jorge Perez Martel, who has retired.   Habanos S.A. announces the appointment of Alberto Donar Cruz Rojas as interim Commercial Vice President. In an email to distributors, the Havana-based group states that Alberto Donar “has built a distinguished career within Corporación Habanos, S.A., having held responsabilities as Sales Administration Director of Habanos, S.A., and as Commercial

The area of land used for tobacco cultivation in the country has increased by 50% over the past six years.   The Dominican cigar industry produced more than 196 million hand-rolled cigars last year, most of which are exported to 148 countries, with the United States being the main trading partner, Iván Hernández Guzmán, director of the Dominican Tobacco Institute

“We strongly encourage cigar smokers to make their voices heard,” explains the European Cigar Manufacturers Association.   The European Union has launched a consultation on its tobacco control rules. The consultation is open to all European citizens until midnight on June 15 (Brussels time) ahead of a review of the European tobacco directives. The European Cigar Manufacturers Association (ECMA) has

With overall sales in decline, Scandinavian Tobacco Group’s handmade cigar segment posts 8% growth.   The first quarter is traditionally the weakest period of the year for STG. Consolidated revenue came in at 1.859 billion Danish kroner (DKK) — approximately €249,769 — down 6% compared to the same quarter in 2025. This contraction is largely attributable to unfavourable exchange rate

In the first quarter of 2026, the United States imported 90.9 million premium cigars, a decrease of 3% compared to last year.   The figures for the first quarter of 2026 published by the Cigar Association of America (CAA) are historic. Not because of the slight 3% decrease in volume they reveal, but because with 17.2 million premium cigars exported

The Constitutional Court has ruled that the registration fees imposed on cigar importers and manufacturers are disproportionate. On May 8, 2026, the Constitutional Court of Estonia upheld the unconstitutionality of the regulatory fees levied on cigar manufacturers and importers—a decision that, had it not been issued, could have eliminated hundreds of cigar brands from the Estonian market. Under the EU-CEG

Son of the legendary Angel Oliva Sr., he had been vice-president of the Oliva Tobacco Company, one of the largest suppliers of premium tobacco leaves. The world of premium tobacco has lost a figure as respected as he was discreet. Angel Oliva Jr. passed away on April 30, 2026, at the age of 91, according to multiple sources. Born on

Tabacalera SLU has obtained temporary licenses from the American and British authorities, giving it additional time to remove Chen Zhi from its shareholding.   Tabacalera SLU has obtained temporary licenses to market its products in the United States and the United Kingdom, according to the Spanish website El Confidencial. The Madrid-based company, a co-shareholder of Habanos S.A., has also emerged

With the energy crisis unresolved and direct flights to Cuba becoming increasingly rare, the group has decided to relocate this week of meetings reserved for distributors to Spain.   Usually held in Havana, Habanos S.A.’s “marketing workshops” will take place this year in Spain during the week of June 29, according to several distributors. These meetings traditionally bring together Habanos

EXCLUSIVE INVESTIGATION — A French company bearing an NBA star’s initials has been running an illegal Cuban cigar distribution network, complete with fake credentials, a 22-page catalogue, and a shell structure designed to stay under the radar.    KS Export. K for Kevin, S for Séraphin. Behind these two initials lies a company registered in the Paris area, officially specializing

The Paris Court of Appeal has fined Netflix 250,000 euros for using archive footage of Formula 1 racing in its documentary about Michael Schumacher.   The Paris Court of Appeal has fined Netflix €250,000 for what it considers illegal tobacco advertising. The streaming giant was found guilty of posting the trailer for a documentary about Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher

Sponsored by a Green Party MP, the bill is currently circulating in the halls of the French National Assembly. It could be debated as early as next month.   A draft bill aims to extend plain packaging to all tobacco and vaping products – including cigars. The text, drafted by Green Party MP Nicolas Thierry, is currently circulating in the

Cuban rum partners with Dominique London to offer Eminente Colección Privada. Two vintages available exclusively at Dominique London shops.   Eminente Colección Privada Dominique London Edition is an exclusive collection featuring two exceptional rums: a 12-year-old and a 25-year-old. The 12-year-old is described by the producer as follows: “Both rich and exquisitely smooth, paying homage to the art of blending

In a country where the cigar market is booming, the Swiss brand presented its first exclusive edition. “Visiting Ho Chi Minh City today, I was struck by its incredible dynamism. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting the Avanti Group boutiques, where everything is driven by passion, dedication, rigor and perfection. Since the start of our partnership in 2021, our sales have increased

Dominique Gyselinck considers this LCDH located in London’s West End to be his “most beautiful boutique”. It opened on March 25th. On the ground floor, the accessories corner and the large walk-in humidor (© Dominique London)   No fewer than four opening parties have taken place since the official opening of La Casa del Habano (LCDH) Pall Mall on March

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The Cuban franchise is located in the Fairmont Palace in Montreux on the shores of Lake Geneva.   “This is the first La Casa del Habano (LCDH) franchise located in a 5-star hotel in Switzerland,” proudly announced Yann Mon Baron, who recently inaugurated the new establishment with his father, in the presence of representatives from Intertabak AG (the distributor of

The entire tobacco sector was nationalized in the early 1960s, leading to a wave of emigration and the birth of the Dominican, Nicaraguan and Honduran industries.   The Cuban government is ready to compensate Americans whose property was nationalized after the 1959 revolution, Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio told the U.S. news site Drop Site News. If an