Connecticut Leaf, the best wrapper leaf in the world, has drawn much praise over the past twenty years. At one time, tobacco products grown in the United States were thought to be inferior to tobacco products grown in Cuba and … Read More
The process that goes into grading tobacco is very important. To ensure the best crop, farmers should grade, store, and harvest their crops properly. Funnels has a great relationship with its tobacco growers, and we make sure that all of … Read More
The amount of tobacco grown in Connecticut has decreased over the past few decades. As Connecticut has decreased tobacco production, demand for Connecticut Shade, Connecticut’s signature tobacco leaf, has grown dramatically. This is the ever-present dilemma in the business world: … Read More
Where do the best tobacco leaves in the world come from? They come from Cuba, the Caribbean Islands, Virginia, the Carolinas, and Connecticut. Out of all the locations on this list, Connecticut may be a surprise to most readers. We … Read More
Many tobacco smokers do not know the type of tobacco leaf that they are smoking. There are many different types of tobacco leaves, ranging from light-colored to dark-colored. The Fronto leaf is popular for wrapping and filling cigars and cigarettes. … Read More
The west coast likes their swishers and our friends from Philly will insist on phillies, but in New York, grab a full tobacco leaf and roll a fronto. One hundred percent natural, fronto has been a favorite of many for … Read More
Whether you call it fronto, fanta, grabba, or even red herring, rolling with whole leaf tobacco has been a popular trend in many island communities for decades. It has a lot of benefits, including an additional buzz that comes from … Read More
According to a new article published in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, the infamous tobacco plant could be the next big thing in organic pesticide. It’s no secret that health risks associated with smoking have decreased demand for tobacco and … Read More
Fossil fuels are so last century. Corn-based ethanol remains controversial, as large-scale production of corn for fuel affects prices and the global food supply. Luckily, a new fuel source is being tested and it’s not one you might readily guess. … Read More
Cancer touches all of us in the most tragic ways. Whether it’s our mother, father, cousin, uncle, friend, another family member… The list can go on and on because many of us been touched by this disease in one way … Read More