International Premium Cigar News

Read about what's happening with premium cigars in around the world

Oct 01

CRA Partners with the European Cigar Manufacturers Association Amidst Push by the European Commission’s to Expand Smoking Bans

The European market is becoming increasingly critical for the premium cigar industry, but it has now also become ground zero for the most aggressive expansions in tobacco control. As European…

Jul 24

Generational Tobacco Bans: A Growing Focus in the US & Worldwide

Massachusetts: As the concept of generational tobacco bans gain momentum across the country and the globe, the debate continues to intensify over their impact on public health, personal freedoms, and…

May 29

Defending Tradition: How Cigar Rights of America Leads the Charge on World No Tobacco Day

Washington, DC: Each year on May 31st, World No Tobacco Day is observed globally to raise awareness about the health risks associated with harmful tobacco product use and to advocate…

Mar 14

The Looming Shadow: Generational Smoking Bans and the Premium Cigar Industry

Washington, DC: The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts’ decision to uphold the town of Brookline’s decision to implement a generational smoking ban, prohibiting the sale of tobacco to anyone born…

Mar 07

Canadian Tobacco Regulations

Canada: Since 2001, Canada has taken an aggressive stance regarding tobacco control measures. Once again, it has set new standards with the introduction of individual cigarette warning messages to discourage…

Feb 21

Highclere Castle Spirits, Foundation Cigar partner to raise money for the Royal Ethiopian Trust

Connecticut: Connecticut entrepreneurs, Adam von Gootkin, founder and CEO of Highclere Castle Spirits in Essex, and Nicholas Melillo, founder and CEO of Foundation Cigar company in Ellington, partnered with Prince…

Feb 12

COP-10 Wraps Up in Panama

Panama: On February 10, 2024, the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP10) concluded in Panama City, Panama. The Conference…

Jan 25

The Taxpayers Protection Alliance Criticizes WHO’s Tobacco Control Measures

Washington, DC: The Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s (TPA) Consumer Center has accused the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) of neglecting science and consumer rights while pursuing…

Nov 29

Fight against smoking: this bill which aims to dry up the cross-border market

France: Tobacco manufacturers would be required to deliver to different European countries stocks corresponding to their national consumption. The objective is to reduce tobacco consumption by drying up the cross-border…

Nov 21

Tory MPs could rebel on Rishi Sunak’s smoking ban — unless cigars are exempt

United Kingdom: Rishi Sunak plans to phase it out by raising the legal age to buy tobacco by one year every year from 2027. It means anyone born after January 1, 2009 —…