DARK AIR-CURED
Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc. is a leader in this geographically diverse market. Our Dark Air-Cured operation reaches around the world to include the United States, Indonesia, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, Paraguay, Ecuador and the Philippines.
We are able to source all styles of dark tobaccos through both local operations owned and operated by Universal, and through our global partners.
Regional Operations
Limbe Leaf Tobacco Company Limited (Malawi)
Mozambique Leaf Tobacco Limitada (Mozambique)
Universal Leaf Africa (Proprietary) Limited (South Africa)
Universal Leaf South Africa (Proprietary) Limited (South Africa)
Tanzania Leaf Tobacco Company Limited (Tanzania)
Tanzania Tobacco Processors Limited (Tanzania)
Zimbabwe Leaf Tobacco Company (Private) Limited (Zimbabwe)
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Regional Director / Friedrich G. Bossert
We have a leading position in worldwide dark air-cured tobacco markets. Friedrich G. Bossert leads this business, and has 40 years of experience in this niche market. The global nature of this operation casts a large net over the world including the United States, Indonesia, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Paraguay, Ecuador and the Philippines as well as having a presence in all of Universal’s other regions.