Oliva Cigar Co. is a major vertically integrated player in the Nicaraguan cigar industry, owned by the Vandermarliere family (Belgium) with deep operations in Estelí. The company grows significant amounts of its own tobacco and operates the large Tabolisa factory (Oliva Estelí), producing the highly regarded Oliva Serie V, Melanio, NUB, and other lines that have earned multiple Cigar of the Year honors.
Beyond the flagship Oliva marque, the portfolio includes short-format NUB (2008), ligero-heavy Cain (2009), and contract production for outside projects such as Mayflower. Oliva’s scale, agricultural holdings, and manufacturing capacity make it one of the most important suppliers and brand owners in the region. Its tobaccos are prized for their power, consistency, and value. The company’s story reflects the globalization of the premium cigar industry: a family with European roots investing heavily in Nicaraguan agriculture and production to create world-class cigars that compete at the highest levels while remaining accessible to a broad audience of enthusiasts.