Report: 467.6 Million Premium Cigars Imported to the U.S. in 2023, New Record
From 2021-2023, cigar companies imported what previously amounted to four years worth of premium cigars in just three years.
CAA President David Ozgo Resigns
Ozgo’s tenure at CAA lasted for a little more than two years.
Report: Premium Cigar Imports Near 2022 Levels Through Q3 2023
It seems possible that 2023 might actually beat out the record-setting number of premium cigars imported to the U.S. in 2022.
Report: Cigar Imports Remain Steady Through August 2023
There were 46.6 million premium cigars imported to the U.S. in August, a drop of 3.5 percent compared to last year.
Javier Estades Re-elected Cigar Association of America Chairman
Estades was first elected as ceo of the organization in 2015.
CAA, PCA Ask OMB to Stop FDA’s Proposed Flavored Cigar Ban
Earlier this week, the two groups met with government officials regarding the upcoming flavored cigar ban.
Report: Premium Cigar Imports Drop From Record High of 2022
The CAA’s latest report shows imports aren’t keeping pace with the record year of 2022, but they are still incredibly strong compared to pre-COVID-19 levels.
Report: Premium Cigar Imports Cool During Q1 2023
While imports were down 8.8 percent from the record-setting pace set last year, 2023 has been noticeably stronger compared to where the cigar market was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report: Record Number of Premium Cigar Imports into the U.S. in 2022
There were 464.54 million premium cigars imported into the U.S. in 2022, a record-setting year. That increase is largely due to one country: Nicaragua.
CAA Names Brian Fojtik as SVP of Government Relations
Most recently, Fojtik worked at the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO).
Report: FDA’s Flavored Cigar Ban Could Cost Retailers $4 Billion
In addition to the nearly $4 billion in lost retail sales, governments around the country would lose a combined $750 million in tax revenue.