Tony Bellatto has announced that his La Barba Cigars brand will now be distributed by Laudisi Distribution Group.

The move is somewhat predictable. La Barba was distributed by Lost&Found, the distribution company operated by Robert Caldwell. Last month, Laudisi Enterprises announced that it acquired Caldwell Cigar Co. and Lost&Found. As part of that deal, Robert Caldwell joined Laudisi. Now, the brands are once again being distributed by the same company.

“Partnering with Laudisi Distribution Group marks a significant milestone for La Barba Cigars. LDG’s reputation for excellence and dedication to promoting premium tobacco align perfectly with our values,” said Bellatto in a press release. “Together, we look forward to bringing the unique experience of La Barba Cigars to enthusiasts nationwide.”

Laudisi Enterprises is best known for its presence in the pipe tobacco world, where it is the market leader with brands like Cornell & Diehl, Peterson and others. In addition, the company has retail operations through Smokingpipes.com and Low Country Pipe & Cigar in Little River, S.C.

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I am an editor and co-founder of halfwheel.com/Rueda Media, LLC. I previously co-founded and published TheCigarFeed, one of the two predecessors of halfwheel. I have written about the cigar industry for more than a decade, covering everything from product launches to regulation to M&A. In addition, I handle a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff here at halfwheel. I enjoy playing tennis, watching boxing, falling asleep to the Le Mans 24, wearing sweatshirts year-round and eating gyros. echte liebe.