Just got this press release from Illusione

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What Jonathan Drew said on another forum today regarding the termination:

That is the story of working in the "Heavy Leaf" business, my friends. One is constantly learning about tobacco and the business which surrounds it. Dion is a good friend, an exception tobacco blender, and an asset to the industry. I will miss working on the project, quite honestly.
JD