CAA, CRA & IPCPR Write Open Letter to Congress Regarding Omnibus Bill
The three largest cigar trade groups are asking Congress for help. A letter from the Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA)…
CRA & IPCPR Issue Statement on FDA’s Substantial Equivalence Delay
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) and the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) have issued a joint statement regarding the announcement that the…
Cigar Trade Groups Plan Lawsuit Against FDA
The Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA) and International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers’ Association (IPCPR) will file a lawsuit by…
CAA, CRA & IPCPR Issue Joint Statement on FDA Regulations
It’s been three weeks since the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced its plans to regulate cigars. Now, the three largest cigar organizations—the Cigar Association…
Cigar Rights of America Announces the Formation of the National Cigar Policy Center
With members of the cigar industry gathering in Las Vegas, Nev. for the IPCPR Convention and Trade Show, Cigar Rights of America made a pre-show…
Ortega The Glynn Loope Project
Late last month, we reported on a new release from Ortega Cigars named The Glynn Loope Project. Produced exclusively for Virginia-based retailer Tobaccology, the new…
Ortega Launches The Glynn Loope Project at Tobaccology
Glynn Loope’s bow tie collection is famous within the cigar industry, now it’s on a cigar. Eddie Ortega and Virginia-based retailer Tobaccology have launched the…
Robert Levin Named New CRA Chairman
Robert Levin has been named the new chairman of Cigar Rights of America (CRA). The announcement comes only a few days after Jeff Borysiewicz, a co-founder…
Berkeley County, W.V. Passes Smoking Ban, Narrow Exemption for Retail Stores
The Berkeley County, W.V. Board of Health passed a set of strict indoor air regulations on Tuesday evening, but not before making some changes to…
Press Release: Cigar Rights of America Issues Response to FDA’s Deeming Regulations
April 28, 2014 (Washington, D.C.)–On Thursday, April 24, 2014 the future of the premium cigar industry, and the ability of customers to choose to enjoy…
Mississippi Bill to Ban Indoor Smoking Dies in Committee
Another attempt to ban indoor smoking in the state of Mississippi died in committee on Tuesday, a swift demise for what was being hailed as…
