The Annual Golden Leaf Awards 2024
Sponsored exclusively by BMJ, the Golden Leaf Awards program recognizes outstanding contributions by companies associated with the global tobacco and nicotine industries. We offer multiple opportunities for industry professionals to highlight their accomplishments throughout the year.
Don’t miss this golden opportunity to recognize your company’s or another company’s outstanding performance.
The deadline for submissions is August 1, 2024.
The Golden Leaf Awards Over the Years
The lawsuit alleges the companies marketed e-cigarettes as a safer alternative to cigarettes while contributing to nicotine addiction.
The groups argued the payment processors’ enforcement standards do not reflect the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s updated enforcement priorities.
The board of directors of Turning Point Brands, Inc. announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.08 per common share.
The ruling prevents authorities from enforcing the 2017 shisha regulations and invalidates recent government crackdowns based on those rules.
The law will increase penalties for people under 21 who use fake identification to purchase nicotine or hemp products, imposing fines of $10 to $50.
The council called for intelligence sharing, regulatory frameworks, digital customs tools, stronger collaboration, and closer engagement with partners, including India.
The new rules do not prohibit all nicotine pouch use but require products to meet regulatory approval requirements before they can be legally imported or supplied.
The 780,000-square-foot facility will expand domestic production capacity for Zyn and strengthen PMI’s U.S. supply chain and export capabilities.
The company said product revenue more than doubled to $378 million; however, profits dropped 44%.
The warning came as BAT Kenya reported half-year revenue growth of 5% to $94.7 million, supported by export recovery and growth in nicotine pouches.
The move is intended to bring machine-rolled clove cigarettes (SKM) that have effectively operated outside the current tax structure into the excise system.
The association said a balanced flat-rate tax, combined with stronger enforcement against illegal tobacco, would help stabilize government revenue.
The proposed measure would establish a nationwide ban on smoking and vaping in indoor public spaces and workplaces.
Nicokick said zone sales on its platform increased 158% in 2025, making it one of its largest brands.
PM argued the mark could be confused with its Marlboro cigarette trademarks, while Harris is seeking damages, a jury trial, and a court declaration.