Counterfeit Cigarettes Drive EU Illicit Market Above 10% for First Time Since 2014
A new study detailing the scale of the illicit cigarette trade in the European Union (EU) shows that consumption of black-market cigarettes rose more than 7% year-on-year in 2025, reaching levels not seen in over a decade, with counterfeit cigarettes playing an increasingly significant role across member states. Philip Morris International (PMI) (
NYSE: PM) reiterates its call for a coordinated response to illicit trade in Europe, built on evidence-based regulation and strengthened cooperation.
IQOS One of the Most Valuable Global Brands, According to Kantar’s BrandZ 2026 Ranking
Philip Morris International’s (PMI) (
NYSE: PM) IQOS, the #1 tobacco heating system1, has been listed for the first time as one of the top 100 most valuable brands in the world in Kantar’s BrandZ 2026 Most Valuable Global Brands. This ranking solidifies IQOS’s global momentum and its emergence as a culturally relevant, iconic brand for adult nicotine users seeking better alternatives to cigarettes.
Dali Ma, Founder of Truly Yours, Attends Harvard China Forum to Discuss “Global Vision of Business Elites in the New Era”Local time recently in the United States, the Harvard China Forum was successfully held at Harvard University. This year’s event
Philip Morris International’s Moira Gilchrist Positions Human Judgment as a Critical Leadership Advantage Amid Rapid AI Adoption at Wall Street Journal Forum
Philip Morris International’s (PMI) (
NYSE:PM) Chief Global Communications Officer, Moira Gilchrist, joined global thought leaders at The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything conference in New York to examine why human cognition—judgment, context, creativity, and ethical reasoning—is becoming the most valuable asset in an age of artificial intelligence.
Forbes Includes Philip Morris International in Its Net Zero Leaders List
Philip Morris International (PMI) (
NYSE: PM) has been included once more in Forbes’ 2026 Net Zero Leaders1 list, recognizing its leadership and continued progress in advancing climate action across its global operations.
Philip Morris International Expands its Partnership with Ducati Corse as Decades-Long Partnership Races Forward with Purpose
Philip Morris International1 (
NYSE: PM) today announced an expanded partnership with Ducati Corse for the 2026 season and beyond. This next chapter introduces a major development: the ZYN brand of nicotine pouches—the number one nicotine pouch brand globally2—will feature on Ducati Corse MotoGP liveries at select races throughout the seasons.
IQOS and Devialet Introduce “Soundsorial Design” Collaboration
Philip Morris International (
NYSE: PM) today announced a collaboration between IQOS – the number 1 tobacco heating system1, and Devialet – the French acoustic engineering company, launching “Soundsorial Design” at Milan Design Week 2026.
Philip Morris International Announces U.S. FDA Reauthorization of IQOS as a Modified Risk Tobacco Product
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has authorized the renewal of modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) orders previously granted to PMI for two versions of the IQOS device and three variants of the tobacco consumables, commercialized under the HEETS brand. This renewal allows PMI to continue sharing reduced-exposure information with U.S. adults 21+ who use traditional tobacco products, such as combustible cigarettes.
One in Three Cigarettes in the Region of The Americas in 2025 Is Illicit, New Study Finds
Philip Morris International (
NYSE: PM) today emphasizes the importance of effective policymaking in responding to the growing illicit tobacco trade in the Region of the Americas (excluding the United States), where almost one out of every three cigarettes consumed across 11 countries in the region comes from illegal sources.
Philip Morris International Joins Ferrari Hypersail as Principal Partner, Building on 50-Year Relationship
Philip Morris International (
NYSE: PM) today announced it will serve as Principal Partner of Ferrari Hypersail, an initiative that applies Ferrari engineering and racing spirit to a new frontier at sea. PMI has shared with Ferrari one of the most enduring partnerships in Formula 1 since its origins in 1973 - a relationship defined by reinvention, ambition, and an unwavering belief that progress matters. Philip Morris International’s commitment to science-backed innovation, including smoke-free technologies, echoes the same passion for progress that propels Ferrari Hypersail.
Philip Morris International Presents its Value Report 2025: change in motion
Philip Morris International (
NYSE: PM) today released its Value Report 2025, offering a holistic perspective on the company’s approach to sustainable value creation. The report marks the completion of PMI’s 2025 Roadmap, communicating achievements for each aspiration introduced by the company in 2020, and introduces its Value Plan 2030+, set to guide the company’s continued path to sustainable growth.
Don Abram Harris Cigars Unveils Landmark Acquisition of Historic 30,000 Sq. Ft. Tobacco Distribution Facility in Hughesville, MarylandHughesville, Maryland--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2026) - Don Abram Harris Cigars today announced plans to acquire a historic 30,000-square-foot building...
