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While the UK government has launched a consultation on “plain packaging” after passing the generational ban in the spring, an exchange of letters between London and the ambassadors of three producing countries reveals the intensity of a behind-the-scenes showdown waged by Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras to protect their heritage. In a rare joint effort, the ambassadors of Cuba,

The Honduras Cigar Festival will take place at the end of January 2027. As the last of the four major producing nations yet to host an international festival, Honduras is preparing to take a significant step forward in promoting its cigar industry. Following a meeting between President Nasry Asfura and representatives of the Honduran Tobacco Artisans Council (CATAH), authorities announced

Despite a slight decline in production, the Swiss group’s growth is driven by its two flagship brands, Davidoff and Zino.   “Despite challenging and unstable geopolitical complexity—ranging from US tariffs and the strong Swiss Franc to changing consumer sentiments”—Oettinger Davidoff has announced inflation-adjusted revenue of CHF 545.3 million (EUR 590 million) for 2025, a 2.5% increase compared to 2024. Sales

The famous British tobacconist unveils The James J. Fox Selección, available only in J.J. Fox shops in London and Dublin. The James J. Fox Selección will be launched this week at the historic 19 St. James’s Street boutique, followed by a launch on July 1st at the Dublin shop. The Selección is a continuation of the Fox House Blend unveiled

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

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

Made in Honduras, Oscar Valladares cigars are distributed in French cigar shops by Volutes & Vitoles.   Oscar Valladares cigars have arrived in France, distributed by Volutes & Vitoles. Four lines are now available in French tobacconists: the Leaf by Oscar Toro (152 mm x 52 mm) in Connecticut, Maduro, Sumatra, and Corojo. Retail price: €22 each. These cigars, presented

Is Tabacalera de Garcia, which employs 2,000 people in the Dominican Republic, likely to close due to US sanctions against the Cambodian businessman?   The Dominican Republic’s Tabacalera de Garcia, the world’s largest cigar factory, can no longer sell its cigars in the United States due to sanctions imposed by US authorities against Cambodian businessman Chen Zhi, accused of massive

The Frenchman was notably Vice President at Oettinger Davidoff after starting his career at Seita/Altadis/Imperial Tobacco. Luc Hyvernat has been appointed Deputy General Manager of Maya Selva Cigars, the company announced in a press release. “An Epicurean at heart and a strategist in action, Luc Hyvernat joins the Franco-Honduran manufacturer to write a new chapter in the adventure,” reads the