January 15, 2019 Charlie Minato News

Agio & Avanti Ending U.S. Distribution Agreement

Avanti Cigar Co.’s distribution agreement with Royal Agio Cigars USA is done.

The companies announced Royal Agio will no longer be distributing Avanti’s products in the U.S. effective Feb. 1, meaning the distribution agreement lasted less than one year.

Avanti’s portfolio consists of little cigars. It is best known for its eponymous Avanti brand and Parodi, but the profile also includes Denobili, Kentucky Cheroots, Petri and Ramrod.

“It’s been a pleasure working with the Avanti team and leading the development and execution of new trade programs and a revised product portfolio strategy that enhances the foundation for their future growth plans,” said George Margioukla, president of Royal Agio Cigars USA, in a press release.

“We wish the Avanti team only the best in their U.S. endeavors, and we’re pleased to have had the opportunity to help Avanti reach this important milestone. We are equally as excited to be able to place a dedicated focus on our growing portfolio of premium blend cigar brands in the U.S. market – Balmoral, San Pedro de Macorís, Panther and Mehari’s.”

 

Avanti Cigars George Margioukla Royal Agio Cigars USA
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Charlie Minato

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 handle the editing of our written content, the majority of the technical aspects of the site and work with the rest of our staff on content management, business development and more. I’ve lived in most corners of the country and now entering my second stint in Dallas, Texas. I enjoy boxing, headphones, the Le Mans 24-hour, wearing sweatshirts year-round and gyros. echte liebe.

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