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
Wyden requested records concerning regulatory actions affecting flavored e-cigarettes and kratom products.
The decline in prices renewed calls from the TIMB and growers to diversify into horticulture and other cash crops to reduce exposure to market volatility and climate risks.
The sealed centers included facilities operated by Frontier Traders, Atta-ur-Rehman & Company, Ali Leaf Traders, Khyber Tobacco Company, and AK Tobacco Traders.
The coalition said the bill would allow broader advertising, online sales, retail displays and product sampling for non-combustible products.
The Ministry of Finance said the measure is designed to improve tax compliance and ensure consistent standards across tobacco and electronic smoking products.
The commissioner said employees found violating the policy will be immediately removed from service and face administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings.
Retailers argued that enforcement of federal tobacco marketing laws rests exclusively with the FDA, while Ohio officials contended the state has the authority to protect consumers.
The company posted an operating income of $2.3 million, down 93%, and a net loss of $5 million.
Second-quarter revenue increased 9.9% year over year to $1.2 billion, while operating profit rose 18.5% to $290 million.
CMO Luciano Comin is set to retire and will be succeeded by Pascale Meulemeester, currently regional director for Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA).
AIR Global PLC announced it will report its financial results for the six months ended June 30, on Aug. 20.
Growers claimed multinational tobacco companies have reduced purchasing quotas while domestic companies have not finalized contracts in line with PTB regulations.
Kimberly Foley praised Hill’s unwavering support for U.S. tobacco farmers and his commitment to strengthening the industry’s global competitiveness.
Despite the weaker top line, the company cut its net loss to $7.3 million from $15.8 million a year earlier.
Among member states, Bulgaria, Sweden, and Croatia recorded the highest rates of daily use, while the Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium, and Luxembourg had the lowest.