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The History of Oliva Cigars

Nate Simonds
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The story of the Oliva Cigar Company dates back to 1886 when Melanio Oliva started growing tobacco in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Production temporarily stopped when Melanio fought in the...

The story of the Oliva Cigar Company dates back to 1886 when Melanio Oliva started growing tobacco in Pinar del Río, Cuba. Production temporarily stopped when Melanio fought in the...

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An Update On The Cigar Industry's Lawsuit

Nate Simonds

It's been a few months since we last did an update on the cigar industry's lawsuit against the FDA. The last time we checked in, Judge Mehta sided with the...

It's been a few months since we last did an update on the cigar industry's lawsuit against the FDA. The last time we checked in, Judge Mehta sided with the...

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Nate's Take on TPE 2024 - A Cigar Retailer's Pe...

Nate Simonds

The first cigar tradeshow of the year is officially in the books. While Vegas is always a trip I look forward to, I am certainly happy to be home. This...

The first cigar tradeshow of the year is officially in the books. While Vegas is always a trip I look forward to, I am certainly happy to be home. This...

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Brandon Reflecting on his recent cigar trip to ...

Brandon Hayes

The city itself is a fantastic place, teeming with wonderful people and incredible food. Despite being a developing country, there is considerable wealth there. While not everyone can indulge in...

The city itself is a fantastic place, teeming with wonderful people and incredible food. Despite being a developing country, there is considerable wealth there. While not everyone can indulge in...

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Brandon's Questions For The Cigar Industry in 2024

Brandon Hayes

Will Cigar Sales Stagnate? In 2023, total premium cigar sales were approximately 450 million, reflecting a slight decline from 2022. I anticipate that we will observe stagnant sales in 2024....

Will Cigar Sales Stagnate? In 2023, total premium cigar sales were approximately 450 million, reflecting a slight decline from 2022. I anticipate that we will observe stagnant sales in 2024....

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Nate's Questions For The Cigar Industry in 2024

Nate Simonds

1. What is next in the production for cigars?   There has not been a new region for growing tobacco in the cigar industry in some time.    When Davidoff...

1. What is next in the production for cigars?   There has not been a new region for growing tobacco in the cigar industry in some time.    When Davidoff...

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