Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02, H.R.5568) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL, S.2846) have introduced the CARE of Moms act. This is legislation aimed at developing programs to prevent complications and fatalities suffered by women during and after pregnancy. This is legislation that has been proposed in the past, but just as in past, the funding mechanism […]
Plasencia 1865 has announced that industry veteran Jim Young has joined the company as an advisor and board member. Young will also take on the role of “Interim CEO” until a permanent candidate is named. Young is best known for his tenure at Oettinger Davidoff AG, first as President of Davidoff North America and then […]
The Pennsylvania legislature has introduced H.B. 1657, a bill that would remove exemptions to smoking that were provided in the State’s 2008 Clean Indoor Act. Removing these exemptions would result in a widespread indoor smoking ban in Pennsylvania. The bill was introduced on September 6th, 2023, and according to the Premium Cigar Association (PCA), a […]
Selected Tobacco has announced three ultra-premium Byron-branded porcelain ashtrays. The ashtrays pay homage to the flower of the tobacco plant and the history of the Byron brand. While each of the ashtrays in the collection is meant to capture the essence of the tobacco plant’s flower, the color scheme of each ashtray ties in with […]
The Cigar Industry Report is a one-stop place to catch up on the activity here at Cigar Coop. It combines the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we do throughout the week. In addition, each week, we will look back at Cigar Coop history. Look for this report every Saturday at 8am Eastern Time. […]
On September 12, C.Gars Ltd had the official grand opening for the first ever La Casa del Habano (LCDH) in Scotland. Located in Edinburgh, Scotland, it is intended to be not just a cigar store, but also a luxury lifestyle experience featuring a bar and many other amenities. “We have developed a comprehensive database of […]
At InterTabac 2023, Oscar Valladares Tobacco & Co will introduce Santiago Valladares. This is a new regular production line that will be exclusive to the European market, and it reflects the growing popularity of the Oscar Valladares portfolio in Europe. Santiago Valladares is named for company founder Oscar Valladares’ son. The blend consists of a […]
Aganorsa Leaf has announced the seventh iteration of its Supreme Leaf line. This time, the Aganorsa Leaf Supreme Leaf will come in the form of a 6 x 54 perfecto. For the first time, this release will only be offered to Aganorsa Leaf Select Partners. “Our Aganorsa Leaf Select Partners choose each year to make […]
Over the years, JR Cigar has collaborated for many releases under the “Crafted By” umbrella. Now, JR Cigars will take a new step with the JR Cigar team taking a more active role in the collaboration. JR is introducing the “Crafted by JR” umbrella, which will showcase the talents of the JR team. The first […]
At the 2023 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Oveja Negra Brands showcased a new limited edition iteration of its popular Black Label Trading Co Bishops Blend line, the Bishops Blend Novemdiales. This week, Oveja Negra Brands will begin shipping the line. The Bishops Blend Novemdiales was created as a part of Black Label Trading […]
