The World Health Organization which seems to be hell-bent on regulating the behavior of everyone on the planet in a way that hasn’t been seen since Nazi Germany wants the world to pay a tobacco tax. The Organization announced potential plans to institute a global tobacco tax that has caused economist Arthur Laffer to expressed skepticism. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Raising taxes on tobacco in support of the reduction of tobacco consumption […]
As the dust settles from the story of Torano Cigars being sold to General, the blogosphere is alive with theory as to why the company was sold, but the one thing getting lost in the mix is Sam Leccia and what the future holds for Leccia Tobacco. Originally a product of Oliva, Sam Leccia was the face behind Nub. A rock star in an industry, that was building brands around a face. The Nub success can […]
This past week we took a road trip to film the show before a live studio audience. We departed Salem, New Hampshire for the 3 hour trip (I guess this makes Dave the Skipper) around noon. We stopped along the way at the world-famous Frank Pepe Pizza where we dined on The Original, Margherita and the award-winning White Clam pizza. After, we went across the street for some cannoli’s and espresso before our final destination. We […]
On the eve of the Cigar Association of New Hampshire gold tournament, it appears the Claremont, New Hampshire is one step closer to banning smoking at parks. After a few failed attempts, the City Council has passed an ordinance that will ban smoking in most city parks with the exception of designated ares. The ordinance will be read for a second time at a September 10th meeting and voted on. If passed, the law will […]
Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey has stood up for smokers rights of a legal product by using his veto powers to stop a bill that would have banned smoking in public parks and limited lighting up on public beaches. The measure which had overwhelming support in both the house and state legislatures would have carried up to $1,000 fines for violations. Under the measure — which had overwhelming support in both houses of the […]
Ontario municipality, Branford is the latest to consider a smoking ban in the province. This coming December, Branford will issue a report on the issue that is expected to pursue a smoking ban in parks. Spearheading the effort, is Coun. Larry Kings who decided it was his duty to parent, other parents after seeing them smoking with their kin nearby. Branford, Ontario was established in 1877 and has a population 93,000 over 27.98 square miles.
On The Cigar Authority podcast recorded on September 11, 2014 the owner of Fratello Cigars; Omar de Frias informed us that he is currently working on a new blend. He shared with us exclusively that he is heading to Nicaragua to finalize a Connecticut Shade. The blend is expected to be released 4-6 weeks before IPCPR in New Orleans next year. The sizes have yet to be determined and the band is expected to remain […]
While the sale of Torano Cigars caught many in the industry off guard, the buyer was not overly surprising. Back at the IPCPR we reported that General Cigar was in acquisition mode. It was announced first this morning by our friends at HalfWheel.com while we were en route to Mickey Blake’s in Connecticut for our live broadcast on location. The move which strengthens the number of brands for General Cigar promises to deliver a greater value and […]
The city council of Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania is proposing a smoking ban in all town parks. The existing ordinance currently prohibits smoking with 50 feet of any organized youth athletes or recreational event that takes place at any town field of facility. However, according to city officials the law is not enforced at the current time. Council President Todd Tersigni said he discovered the existing smoking law, while researching the idea of a town-wide smoking ban […]
According to a letter sent out by the city of Gloucester there will be a hearing on September 11, 2014 at 6:15 PM at the CATA conference room located at 3 Pond Road. The chamber will be open to public comment in relation to proposed changes in the Board of Heath regulations regarding tobacco. The regulation includes (but is not limited to) the following additional provisions: Sale of individual non-cigarette tobacco products such as cigars […]