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Fratello Expands Portfolio with Innovation and New Format at PCA 2026
Fratello Cigars is continuing to push into new territory in 2026 with two distinct product introductions—one focused on blending innovation and the other on expanding into a...
JRE Tobacco Introduces Gorbusto, a Character-Driven Line Debuting at PCA 2026
JRE Tobacco Company is preparing to introduce a new line at the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show in New Orleans, with a concept that blends traditional Honduran...
La Flor Dominicana Introduces Fresh Pack Assortment at PCA 2026
La Flor Dominicana is set to expand its portfolio with a new format aimed at accessibility and convenience, introducing its first Fresh Pack assortment, expected to debut...
German Engineered Cigars Introduces AKUT Blister Packaging at PCA 2026
German Engineered Cigars is set to introduce one of the more unconventional product formats heading into this year’s Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26) in New Orleans,...
HVC Marks 10 Years of Pan Caliente with New Limited Edition
HVC (Havana City Cigars) is commemorating a decade of one of its core lines with the release of the Pan Caliente 10th Anniversary Limited Edition 2026, a project that reflects...
Smoker Friendly Moves Key Industry Events to Wyoming in 2026
One of the premium tobacco industry’s longest-running retail and consumer gatherings is set for a major shift in 2026, as Smoker Friendly relocates both of its flagship events...
Altadis Brings Romeo y Julieta Back to the Kentucky Derby Stage
Altadis U.S.A. is once again aligning one of its most recognizable brands with one of the most recognizable events in American culture. With the release of the Romeo y...
Davidoff Expands Zino Portfolio with Zino Honduras
Zino is entering a new phase with the introduction of Zino Honduras, a release that signals a deliberate evolution of the brand’s identity within Davidoff’s broader...
Cavalier Genève Cigars Marks 10 Years with Anniversary Release Ahead of PCA26
As the premium cigar industry prepares for the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Cavalier Genève Cigars has announced a new release commemorating its...
Quesada Cigars Introduces New Brand Identity Ahead of PCA26
As the premium cigar industry looks ahead to the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show, Quesada Cigars is preparing to present an updated brand identity that...
Joya de Nicaragua Prepares Patriotic Release Ahead of PCA26
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show approaches, Joya de Nicaragua is set to introduce a new limited-edition release tied to a broader milestone: the...
LOFB Cigars Introduces “Department of Honor” PCA Exclusive Release
As the 2026 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show approaches, LOFB Cigars has announced its first PCA-exclusive release, a limited-edition offering centered on a...
J.SANN & SON and S.T. Dupont to Launch Boutique Experience in Wynwood
A new retail concept taking shape in Miami’s Wynwood Art District is aiming to push the premium cigar experience further into the world of luxury lifestyle and collectorship....
Aganorsa Leaf Previews New Releases Ahead of PCA26 Trade Show
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) prepares for its 2026 Trade Show in New Orleans, Aganorsa Leaf has announced a series of new offerings that will be introduced in...
Artista Cigars Announces New Product Releases Ahead of PCA26
As the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) prepares for the 2026 Trade Show in New Orleans, Artista Cigars has announced a range of new products and line extensions that...
2025 Retail Snapshot: What PCA Members Are Telling Us
In the final quarter of 2025, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) conducted a survey of its retail members to better understand how premium tobacco businesses are operating,...
The Bocock Brothers: Building Bonds, Not Brands
In the past, sports teams celebrated victories with a shower of Gatorade on their coaches. Today, while that tradition remains, athletes have embraced a new ritual: lighting a...
Premium Cigar Association Announces Results of 2026 Board of Directors Election
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) has announced the results of its most recent Board of Directors election, with three new members elected to the Board and two current members...
Hail to the Chief: An Interview with PCA President Todd Naifeh
Todd Naifeh’s path to becoming the incoming president of the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) began with childhood memories of grandfathers enjoying cigars on the beach and the...
New Member Spotlight: The Stork Club
PCA Magazine: Tell us about the club. Sam Mushman, director of membership services: The Stork Club launched in 2023 as part of By Landmark’s vision to deliver...
Five Questions: Danny Difabio, owner of Rodriguez Cigars
PCA Magazine: Tell us a little about yourself.Danny Difabio: I was born and raised in Key West, Florida, but my family’s story with cigars began long before me. My grandparents...
PCA26 Returns to New Orleans April 17–20, 2026
As the new year revs up, PCA members are already looking ahead to one of the industry’s most anticipated gatherings: the 2026 Premium Cigar Association Trade Show (PCA26). And if...
California’s Third-Hand Smoke Law
On January 1, 2026, California became one of the first jurisdictions in the world to require home sellers to disclose the presence of so-called “third-hand smoke” to prospective...
2026 in the States: What the Crystal Ball Says (As of Today)
The 2026 state legislative sessions, spanning from coast to coast, will bring an anticipated package of opportunities and threats. The premium cigar and tobacco products sector...