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Cory Bappert

La Palina Begins Shipping New 1948 Line

The line is produced by Oliva Cigar Co. and celebrates Bill Paley’s 75th birthday.

Sancho Panza Limited Edition Heads to Stores

It’s a collaboration between Matt Booth, Justin Andrews and the blending team from Oliva Cigar Co.

Les Fines Lames and Vandermarliere Family of Cigars Announce Distribution Agreement

A new agreement between Les Fines Lames and Vandermarliere Family of Cigars will see Oliva Cigar Co. sell and distribute the brand’s products in the…

La Palina Debuting Oliva-Made 1948 Line at PCA 2023

The line pays tribute to the 75th birthday of Bill Paley, chairman of La Palina.

Oliva Promotes Four to Sales Leadership Roles

Oliva Cigar Co. has made major changes to the top of its salesforce, promoting four longtime employees into various sales leadership roles. Ian Hummel—a 14-year…

CRA Names New Leadership

Cigar Rights of America has announced a variety of new leadership roles. Gary Pesh—owner of Old Virginia Tobacco Co., a retailer—has been elected as chairman…

Famous Smoke Shop, Oliva Deny Sale Report

Yesterday, The Cigar Authority reported that Famous Smoke Shop would be sold to a group that was made up of the parent company of Oliva and…

Oliva Opens Second Nicaragua Factory

There’s a second TABOLISA. Last week, Oliva Cigar Co. opened its new Tabacalera Oliva de Estelí II factory. The new facility is the second new manufacturing…

Cory Bappert Named CEO of Oliva

Cory Bappert is the new ceo of Oliva Cigar Co. Bappert, the longtime vp of sales, has been promoted to the chief executive position. He…

Nicaraguan Cargo Transports Halted by Roadblocks, Cigar Industry Braces for Impact

After nearly two months of protests, deaths and failed negotiations, the crisis in Nicaragua has hit a new level as far as the cigar industry…

Gilberto Oliva Sr. Dies at 86

Gilberto Oliva Sr., the founder of the Oliva Cigar Co., has passed away at 86. Like many, Oliva Sr. and his family’s roots in tobacco…