Founders Cigar Co. Unveils New Packaging, Moving Most Production to Tabacalera Las Lavas
Founders Cigar Co. is giving its cigars a new look, and most of them are now being made at a different factory.
The company has shifted production of the bulk of its cigars to Tabacalera Las Lavas S.R.L. in the Dominican Republic, the factory that is best known for being the home of Casa Cuevas. The company’s Signature Dual Wrap, Franklin Connecticut, Douglass Habano and Roosevelt Maduro are the lines moving to Las Lavas, while the Hamilton Candela is remaining at MJ Frias Cigar SRL, which produced the other cigars prior to the move.
Moving to Tabacalera Las Lavas gives the company greater access to quality tobaccos and deeper involvement in the blending process, according to a press release.
All five lines are offered in the same two sizes and at the same two prices, a 5 x 50 robusto priced at $9 and a 6 x 52 toro priced at $10. As part of the changes, the company is changing its box counts, moving from 25-count boxes after previously offering their cigars in 20-count packaging.
“We’re pumped for this next chapter in the Founders story and couldn’t be happier than to have the knowledge, quality, and expertise from a factory as reputable as the one we’ve chosen,” said Angelo Fraboni, co-founder of Founders Cigars, via a press release. “Luis and Alec Cuevas were incredibly generous last year sharing with us the knowledge they have gained over the years growing their own brand. Working with them now as a factory has been incredible to dive into the factory process and learn from such a storied family.”
As for the packaging, the company noted that it incorporates dynamic coloring, deeper historical references, and clear and concise imagery. The new look was designed by Humberto Arias of Cigar Package Design.
The updated cigars will be on display at the 2023 PCA Convention & Trade Show in July, and will begin shipping to stores following the show.
Images courtesy of Founders Cigar Co.
Patrick Lagreid
I strive to capture the essence of a cigar and the people behind them in my work – every cigar you light up is the culmination of the work of countless people and often represents generations of struggle and stories. For me, it’s about so much more than the cigar – it’s about the story behind it, the experience of enjoying the work of artisans and the way that a good cigar can bring people together. In addition to my work with halfwheel, I’m the public address announcer for the Colorado Rockies and Arizona Diamondbacks during spring training, as well as for the Salt River Rafters of the Arizona Fall League, the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury, the G-League's Valley Suns, and previously the Arizona Rattlers of the Indoor Football League. I also work in a number of roles for Major League Baseball, plus I'm a voice over artist. Prior to joining halfwheel, I covered the Phoenix and national cigar scene for Examiner.com, and was an editor for Cigar Snob magazine.
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