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Unilever invests R100m in Vaseline manufacturing in South Africa
+7.1 strongly positive
A Durban factory expansion will supply most of the world's Vaseline.
How each outlet covered it
| Outlet | Headlines | Tone |
|---|---|---|
| kznonline.gov.za | 1 | +9.2 |
| Traders Union | 1 | +7.5 |
| Personal Care Insights | 1 | +6.7 |
| Central News South Africa | 1 | +6.7 |
| Business Insider Africa | 1 | +6.7 |
| TimesLIVE | 1 | +6.7 |
| The South African | 1 | +6.7 |
| Moneyweb | 1 | +6.7 |
Day by day
Thursday 8 October 2026
Unilever is investing in expanding Vaseline production in Durban.
- +6.7 Unilever invests US$6M to expand Vaseline production in South Africa.
US$6M investment to expand Vaseline production in South Africa - +6.7 Unilever Invests R100m to Expand Vaseline Production in Durban
R100m investment to expand Vaseline production in Durban
Wednesday 7 October 2026
A Durban factory expansion will supply most of the world's Vaseline.
- +6.7 South African factory set to supply 80% of the world’s Vaseline Petroleum Jelly after $6 million expansion
$6 million expansion of Vaseline factory. - +6.7 Unilever invests R100m in Vaseline manufacturing facility
R100m investment in Vaseline manufacturing facility. - +6.7 A Durban factory now makes most of the world’s Vaseline
Durban factory produces most of world's Vaseline.
Monday 5 October 2026
Unilever expands Durban Vaseline output with a R100m investment.
- +7.5 Unilever expands Durban Vaseline output with R100 million investment
R100 million investment expanding Vaseline output in Durban. - +6.7 Durban factory to make 80% of global Vaseline Petroleum Jelly
Durban factory to make most of global Vaseline; supply investment.
Saturday 3 October 2026
Unilever is investing R100m in local manufacturing in KZN.
- +9.2 KZN Is Ready for Business: Unilever Invests R100 Million in Local Manufacturing
R100 million investment in local manufacturing