German Court: Non-Cuban Companies Prevented From Using “Habano” & “Cubano”
In 2020, Habanos S.A. asked a Munich court to prevent other companies from using terms like cubano and habano to describe cigars or the tobacco inside of them.
Habanos S.A. Pulls Out of InterTabac Trade Show
Habanos S.A.’s decision to not exhibit comes after similar moves from Davidoff, STG and others. InterTabac 2024 will take place Sept. 19-21 in Dortmund, Germany.
AVO Expressions Limited Edition 2024, D-Nice Collaboration, Goes on Sale (Update)
The AVO Expressions Limited Edition 2024 is the result of a two-year collaboration with D-Nice, a pioneering hip-hop DJ.
Elie Bleu V-Cutter Shown Off at PCA 2024
This is the company’s first v-cutter. It will ship in September.
Elie Bleu Adds El Capitolio Cigar Stand
The new cigar stand is inspired by El Capitolio, Cuba’s national capitol building. It will begin shipping to stores next month.
Meerapfel Cigar Ernest Lonsdale
The third blend in the Meerapfel Cigar portfolio is named after Ernest Meerapfel, who explored tobaccos outside of Europe.
Cigar Industry Responds to FDA’s Appeal of “Premium Cigar” Lawsuit
The legal battle over premium cigar regulations continues.
U.K.’s Generational Tobacco Ban Clears Key Vote
If passed, it would be illegal for anyone born after 2008 to purchase tobacco products in the U.K. The bill now heads to committees where it can be further debated and amended.
Gran Habano 20th Aniversario Maduro, Corojo No. 7 Previewed at PCA 2024
Those two releases will debut in leather cases that contain 10 cigars and a torch lighter.
OpusX La Edición de la Sociedad Previewed at PCA 2024
The OpusX La Edición de la Sociedad is expected to be on shelves in late 2024. Additional sizes are planned for 2025.
Cuba Increases Prices for Domestic Cigars
No, not those Cuban cigars.
