1 min readBy Ayodeji Adegboyega
South African factory set to supply 80% of the world’s Vaseline Petroleum Jelly after $6 million expansion
A South African factory is set to supply approximately 80% of Unilever’s global Vaseline Petroleum Jelly volume following an expansion that strengthens Africa’s role in the production of one of the world’s most recognisable skincare products.
By Ayodeji AdegboyegaSouth Africa

Unilever commissioned an additional Vaseline Petroleum Jelly production line in Durban on 2 October 2026. [LinkedIn]
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- 16 words · 1 min read
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- October 6, 2026
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- Ayodeji Adegboyega
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- Business Insider