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Sponsored Content From September 15 to 17, Dortmund will once again become the meeting point for the international tobacco industry: InterTabac brings together more than 800 exhibitors from around the world and sets clear impulses – particularly in the cigar segment. Firmly anchored in the trade show’s profile for a long time, this sector has continuously evolved and offers manufacturers

The manufacturer unveils a new humidor in black and gold tones. SIGLO presents its Gold Leaf Humidor, a cigar humidor featuring a striking black and gold color scheme, “the perfect combination of all time,” according to the manufacturer. The humidor’s lid is inlaid with gold-colored metal. The unit, which can hold approximately fifty cigars, comes with a digital hygrometer and

Since noon on June 8th, Cohiba enthusiasts have finally been able to discover part of the brand’s 60th anniversary collection. Only part, however, as a second batch of items is expected in November.   The patience of Cohiba lovers has been partially rewarded. After several months of waiting, S.T. Dupont has officially launched its accessories collection created in collaboration with

The new Habanos regional edition for Bulgaria was presented last weekend in Sofia. The Ramon Allones Rosa Bulgara is the new regional edition exclusive to Bulgaria. It’s a grand robusto, 162 mm long with a 52 ring gauge (factory name: capuleto), a very rare format in the Cuban catalog and a first for the brand, as is the concept behind

Tabacalera have been seeking to dissociate Chen Zhi from the capital of Habanos S.A. But three simultaneous legal proceedings are making any sale impossible in the short term.   Tabacalera has openly sought the dissociation of Chen Zhi from Habanos S.A.’s capital since December 2025. But beyond the identity of any potential buyer, three distinct legal obstacles are currently blocking

In the American part of the case, the prestigious law firm Sullivan & Cromwell had to admit that it had been the victim of “hallucinations” by artificial intelligence. On April 9, 2026, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP—one of Wall Street’s most prestigious law firms, whose fees easily exceed $2,000 an hour—filed an emergency motion in Manhattan bankruptcy court on behalf of

Tabacuba aims to finally achieve this goal that was missed last year, thanks in particular to solar-powered irrigation.   Tabacuba hopes to plant 14,000 hectares of tobacco next season in Vuelta Abajo, the country’s main tobacco-growing region, according to a report from the official Cuban news agency ACN. This target for cultivated area is the same as the one set

For several weeks, the cigar world has been in turmoil in Sweden and Northern Europe. At the heart of the matter: a legal case involving Chen Zhi and a Swedish blog that has been publishing a stream of approximations and insinuations about Elite Trading, the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars in the region. Between amalgams and speculation, L’Amateur de Cigare

Announced in 2019, this cigar, reserved for La Casa del Habano franchises and Habanos Specialists stores, was until now practically impossible to find.   Some Cohiba Novedosos (LCDH + HS) have been available for a few days in the Principality of Andorra – and they are practically the first examples available worldwide since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Presented

Original bands are permitted and the designation of references is relaxed.   While the plain packaging for cigars and cigarillos officially came into effect this Monday, June 1st, in Belgium, the authorities are partially acknowledging the specific nature of these products and relaxing some of the measures stipulated in the initial decree. Since June 1st, 2026, Belgium has applied the

Cigar and cigarillo consumers represent only 2.3% of smokers and are all over 45 years old.   While European authorities are increasingly proposing stricter regulations against tobacco products, a German study serves as a reminder that cigars is a very niche product, consumed primarily by people—often men—over 45. The figures come from the 2025 Mikrozensus (microcensus) conducted by the German

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

The 2018 regional edition returns to Spanish cigar shops after several years of aging.   First released in 2020, the La Flor de Cano Mágicos RE Spain 2018 is being reissued under the Fuera de Serie concept – which can be translated as “exceptional” – developed by Tabacalera, a co-shareholder of Habanos S.A. and the exclusive distributor of Cuban cigars

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 limited edition celebrating the brand’s 185th anniversary is available in French cigar shops. A few months after its global launch in Cyprus, the Punch Princesas Limited Edition 2025 is now available in France. Presented in boxes of 20, this grand robusto (135 mm x 50) celebrates the brand’s 185th anniversary. This new size for the brand is known in