Spare Notes Series #78: Trade Organizational Fumbles & Meerapfel/Fuente Split Update

September 21, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco

Brought to you by Drew Estate: On this episode of the Spare Notes Series, Matt, Pat and Coop get together to discuss the recent statement made by Meerapfel that seems to indicate and all but fully confirm that all of their operations together will be ending, including the sale of Cameroon tobacco to Arturo Fuente. We also heavily discuss the missteps but the PCA, CRA and CAA recently with the massive losses in California and Texas that could have dire consequences in our industry. Tune in now for the break down!

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