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 FDA-authorized claim states that using Zyn instead of cigarettes lowers the risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.
The proceedings stem from President Trump’s executive order and will determine whether Schedule III status should be extended to all cannabis.
Jonathan Drew and the executive team praised Wolfson’s leadership, describing him as a transformational executive whose influence extended across the premium cigar industry.
BAT has already transitioned selected roles to partners, including Accenture, Systems Limited, and ITC Infotech, while launching a new Future Capabilities Centre in India.
PMI said the platform reflects its evolution from a cigarette manufacturer to a smoke-free products company.
Tobacco exports have increased 41% since 2019, while employment has grown 26%.
The company cited recent case law that it says confirms landlords may be held liable if they continue accepting rent from premises involved in illicit trade.
Forty-three percent said they switched to quit smoking, 40% to quit vaping, and 15% were seeking to stop using both products.
Growers and industry representatives argued that the government had presented misleading figures to the federal cabinet, overstating farmers’ profits.
The cigarette duty bill passed without amendments and now moves to the next stage of the legislative process.
The proposal would strengthen its ability to identify and take action against illegal tobacco products and create a level playing field for U.S. manufacturers.
The ranking evaluates companies across six areas: AI readiness, innovation, talent readiness, financial fitness, resilience, and agility.
The decision affirms the FDA’s application of the “appropriate for the protection of public health” standard.
Government data shows liquid e-cigarette use increased from 4% to 4.5% over the past year and by more than 70% over the past seven years.
Among surveyed customers, 98% recalled completing age verification when purchasing online, compared with 75% for purchases made in physical stores.