Products Careers Press Releases Contact Us Log In / Register We’ve Built Hundreds of Lasting Relationships Press Releases Kretek International, Inc. Announces Leadership Promotions Leadership promotions to advance and grow the company across the specialty tobacco category. (June 2021) Kretek International, Inc. (Kretek), the leading importer, marketer, and distributor of specialty tobacco products in the United States, … Read More Kretek International, Inc. Announces Departure of Patrick Hurd, CSO Moorpark, CA – April 30, 2021 - Kretek International, Inc., a leading American cigar and specialty tobacco manufacturer, importer, wholesaler and distributor announces the departure of long time Chief Sales Officer Patrick Hurd after two … Read More TPE 2021 Rescheduled Dates to May 12-14 TPE 2021: New Dates, Same Location Tobacco Media Group moving the Tobacco Plus Expo to May 2021 August 2020 – In an exceptional year of uncertainty due to COVID-19, Tobacco Media Group (TMG) is taking steps to support the Tobacco, … Read More TPE Commitment to Safety TPE 2021: Planning is Underway Tobacco Media Group committed to creating a safe environment for all who attend. July 2020 – Committed to creating a safe and successful Tobacco Plus Expo (TPE) 2021, the Tobacco Media Group ( … Read More TMG Completes Media Acquisitions from TMA TMG Completes Media Acquisitions from TMA Tobacco Media Group (TMG) has completed the acquisition of several media titles and properties including: Tobacconist, Pipes and Tobaccos, and Cigars & Leisure magazines in addition to CTS … Read More Kretek International, Inc. Announces it Will Not Exhibit at PCA 2020 Company believes new approach by PCA does not support success of the tobacco industry as a whole. (January 2020) Kretek International, Inc. announces today that it will not exhibit at the 2020 PremiumCigar Association (PCA) trade show and … Read More Tobacco Plus Expo: Supporting the Support Beams of the Tobacco Industry Tradeshow partners with NATO, offering contributions and a platform to help all facets of the tobacco business. December 2019 – With the Tobacco Plus Expo 2020 (TPE) shaping up to be a must-attend event for the new year, the Tobacco … Read More VENTURA CIGAR COMPANY STILL STRONG AFTER RECENT LAYOFFS Kretek International, Inc., Parent Company of Ventura Cigar, restructures in anticipation of FDA Action within Overall Tobacco Industry. November 2019 – Ventura Cigar Company has just announced the restructuring of its national sales … Read More Karl Malone, Keynote Speaker of TPE 2020 Malone to kick off Tobacco Plus Expo with insight and inspiration for all facets of the Tobacco Industry. November 2019 – The Tobacco Media Group (TMG) is excited to announce 14-time NBA All-Star Karl Malone as the Keynote Speaker … Read More NOW SHIPPING: ARCHETYPE CHAPTER 3 Coming Soon to a Tobacconist Near You: Two New Archetype blends from Ventura Cigar Company. October 2019 – The story continues. Ventura Cigar Company (VCC) announced today that two new Archetype Chapter 3 cigars, are now shipping and will … Read More Archive 2021 6/28/21 Kretek International, Inc. Announces Leadership Promotions 4/30/21 Kretek International, Inc. Announces Departure of Patrick Hurd, CSO 2020 8/24/20 TPE 2021 Rescheduled Dates to May 12-14 7/23/20 TPE Commitment to Safety 2/1/20 TMG Completes Media Acquisitions from TMA 1/23/20 Kretek International, Inc. Announces it Will Not Exhibit at PCA 2020 2019 12/1/19 Tobacco Plus Expo: Supporting the Support Beams of the Tobacco Industry 11/1/19 VENTURA CIGAR COMPANY STILL STRONG AFTER RECENT LAYOFFS 11/1/19 Karl Malone, Keynote Speaker of TPE 2020 10/1/19 NOW SHIPPING: ARCHETYPE CHAPTER 3 10/1/19 FALL TOUR: PSYKO SEVEN IN SWITZERLAND 10/1/19 It’s a Party Not to Be Missed 9/1/19 Kretek International, Inc. Announces New Company: DRYFT Sciences, LLC. 8/1/19 VENTURA CIGAR IS ROLLING INTO THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CIGAR FESTIVAL 7/15/19 Kretek International, Inc. Expands Media Platform with Latest Acquisitions 7/3/19 PSYKO SEVEN: THE SUMMER 2019 SWISS TOUR 7/1/19 Kretek International, Inc. Defeats Key Motions in Trademark Proceeding 6/24/19 TPE 2020: The Award-Winning Industry Show is Coming Back for More 6/19/19 GET SET FOR THE TROPICS AT IPCPR 6/13/19 ARCHETYPE CHAPTER 3: THE LEGEND CONTINUES 6/6/19 INSPIRED BY THE OLD WORLD, CREATED FOR THE NEW 5/28/19 NOW SHIPPING! 5/22/19 Kretek International, Inc. Announces Changes to its Sales Leadership Team 3/13/19 MIND. BLOWN. 3/1/19 TPE 2019: Success! 2/11/19 Live Life Full Spectrum 2/11/19 VooDoo Gets a Fresh Look for the New Year 2/8/19 Setting the Bar: Introducing Spellbound Nicotine Salts 2/6/19 Kretek International, Inc. Now Exclusive Importer of Gawith Hoggarth Pipe Tobacco Products 1/24/19 TPE 2019: The Show that Sets the Industry Up for Success in the New Year 1/3/19 Ventura Cigars To Start 2019 With New Focus 2018 12/7/18 GIFT THE EXPERIENCE. 12/7/18 ‘TIS THE SEASON FOR TOAST 4 TOYS 12/3/18 LIMITED EDITION CASE STUDY #13 NOW SHIPPING 11/29/18 TPE 2019: It’s the Whole Industry’s Tradeshow 11/14/18 VCC TO BRING THE FUN (AND THE AXIS MUNDI) TO THE BARN SMOKER 11/1/18 MICHAEL GIANNINI HOLDING ROLLING EVENT AT BIG SMOKE 2018 10/31/18 KRETEK INTERNATIONAL, INC. ACQUIRES FOUNDRY TOBACCO COMPANY 10/18/18 VENTURA CIGAR SELECTS OETTINGER DAVIDOFF AG FOR DISTRIBUTION IN SWITZERLAND 10/16/18 NOW SHIPPING: THE ARCHETYPE MINI-SERIES FROM VENTURA CIGARS 10/13/18 TPE 2019 is Shaping Up to Deliver! 10/4/18 TPE 2019 is Shaping Up to Deliver! 9/26/18 BARN STOMPING AND SMOKING WITH VCC 8/14/18 Just Announced: Educational Opportunities at TPE 2019 8/14/18 Just Announced: Educational Opportunities at TPE 2019 7/2/18 THE JOURNEY CONTINUES. 7/2/18 CALIFORNIA SUNSHINE + ISLAND VIBES. 6/13/18 Announcing TPE 2019 5/9/18 FATHERS, FRIENDS, & FIRE 5/3/18 Kretek International Canada Announces Exclusive Distribution Partnership with Gurkha Cigars 5/3/18 MORE GROWTH AT VCC 4/17/18 VENTURA CIGAR COMPANY BUILDS FOR SUCCESS 2/27/18 TPE 2018: News from the Show Floor 1/29/18 Introducing High Tea Herbal Wraps 1/9/18 TPE 2018: A Must-Attend Tradeshow for the Entire Tobacco Industry 2017 12/18/17 TPE 2018: Don’t Miss Out! 12/18/17 TPE 2018: Don’t Miss Out! 11/17/17 TPE 2018: Offering The Premium Cigar Industry Fresh and Profitable Start to the New Year 11/17/17 TPE 2018: Offering a Fresh, Profitable Start to the New Year 11/15/17 A New Product from Greenhouse is Taking Flight 11/1/17 NEW VISIONS COMING TO VCC 10/21/17 Introducing PKFWD 10/13/17 NATO Industry Outlook Planned to Coincide with TPE 2018 10/3/17 FRESH AND SEASONED 10/1/17 TMG EXPANDS MANAGEMENT TEAM WITH NEW HIRES 9/15/17 TPE 2018: Bigger and Better Than Ever 8/4/17 THE ELUSIVE, EVER-POPULAR DREAMSTATE 7/24/17 Kretek, Inc. is Expanding Offerings with New Partnership 7/7/17 Industry Icon Named Keynote Speaker of TPE 2018 7/5/17 THE TRADITION OF HIGH-QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP CONTINUES 7/5/17 VENTURA CIGAR COMPANY HOSTING EXCLUSIVE MEDIA EVENT AT IPCPR 5/9/17 PRIME PAIRINGS 4/4/17 Introducing PKFWD 4/3/17 ARCHETYPE CIGARS: THE NEXT CHAPTER` 3/30/17 Phillips & King Joins Forces with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO) 3/13/17 ARCHETYPE CIGARS RECEIVING AWARDS & ACCOLADES 2/17/17 INTRODUCING A NEW BLEND TO THE TOBACCO INDUSTRY 2/15/17 The 2017 TPE Show- a Fun Place To Do Serious Business 2016 12/14/16 Newly Expanded Tobacco Plus Expo 2017 to Feature Conference Sessions Led by Industry Experts 11/22/16 VENTURA CIGAR COMPANY INTRODUCES CONNECTICUT TO THE PSYKO SEVEN COLLECTION 1/19/16 Tommy Chong Named Celebrity Keynote Speaker of TPE 2017 1-800-358-8100 Products Careers Contact Us Privacy Policy Social Compliance We do not sell to consumers, we only sell to properly licensed distributors and wholesalers. All Content © 2020 Kretek International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. WARNING: Smoking cigars causes lung cancer, heart disease, and emphysema, and may complicate pregnancy. WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other reproductive harm. 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