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Disinfectants & Sanitizers
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Ecolab launches Disinfectant 1 Wipe, the first EPA-registered 100% plastic-free, degradable disinfectant wipe; product offers 1-minute hospital disinfection and 94.3% biodegradation in 15 days
Ecolab Inc. (07/02)
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Home & Garden Care
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New York-based Griffon's AMES subsidiary to acquire Australia's Pope, a provider of residential watering products, from the Toro Company; this marks AMES's seventh acquisition in Australia since 2013, with expectations to contribute US$25M/year
Business Wire (07/01)
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Laundry-Care Products
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Newsan announces exclusive agreement with P&G to commercialize Pantene, Gillette, and other brands in Argentina; Newsan will purchase 100% of P&G Argentina’s shares and maintain labor continuity of all employees
CE Noticias Financieras (Latin America) (07/02)
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Napkins / Paper Towels
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Eurovast introduces Suprema Power, a new line of super absorbent, two-ply kitchen towels; the towels come in a three-roll pack in packaging made of 60% recycled plastic
Eurovast SPA (06/28)
Softys, a CMPC subsidiary, delivers hygiene supplies and emergency kits to Chilean flood victims; 3,200 packs of paper towels, 7,680 packs of sanitary pads and 1,360 baby diaper packs among aid items
LATAM Markets via PUBT (06/28)
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Scented Home Products
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Jo Malone London's collaboration with Paddington includes limited-edition scented gifts; the collection features new Orange Marmalade Cologne and four gift sets that offer hand creams, candles, body and hand washes, diffusers and more
PR Newswire (07/01)
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Household Products
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Spectrum Brands files Form 10 for spin-off of home and personal care business; the company accelerates separation efforts through spin-off, sale, or strategic transaction
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. (07/02)
Grove Collaborative announces it will not meet plastic-free by 2025 goal and is not renewing the plastic-free commitment; company cited barriers including a lack of industries that prioritized plastic reduction, little corporate incentive to leave plastic
Packaging Dive (07/02)
Grove Co. updates sustainability goals to prevent 15 million pounds of single-use plastic from entering environment by 2030, as it will miss 2025 Plastic Free goal; it debuts Beyond Plastic Impact Tracker to disclose plastic avoided, recovered in orders
Grove Collaborative Inc. (07/01)
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Personal & Household Products group
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Electrolux appoints Nikos Bartzoulianos as CMO from Aug. 23; Bartzoulianos will also serve as Head of Sustainability for BA EA, joining from Samsung
Businessworld (India) (07/01)
Whirlpool Expands 'Feel Good Fridge' Program Through Collaboration With HelloFresh and TQL
3BL Media (06/28)
Electrolux Group named one of World's Most Sustainable Companies in TIME's inaugural ranking
ENP Newswire (06/28)
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Household Products Brands
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Snuggle
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Henkel's Snuggle brand unveils new campaign celebrating the comfort of home through scent; campaign emphasizes how Snuggle products enhance comfort with its collection of liquid fabric softeners, dryer sheets and scent booster crystals
PR Newswire (07/02)
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Household Products Ingredients
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Flavors, Fragrances & Scents
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MANE Italy excels in supplying key ingredients for gelato; Bareggio plant produces 80% of its output, focusing on diverse pastes, vegan gelato, and private label services
Mane Group (07/04)
Singapore-based Scent Journer's pandan-infused fragrance gains traction among Chinese consumers seeking unique scents, propelling its venture into the market; brand plans to ship a larger batch of products to China once their license renews in June
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (07/03)
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Natural Ingredients / Clean Products
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Euromonitor identifies four major global beauty trends for 2024--premiumization and affordability, ingredient-led beauty, blurring of wellness concepts, evolution of sustainability; inflation among most prevalent trends, leading consumers to seek bargains
CosmeticsDesign.com (US) (07/03)
Symrise launches SymDeo PMD green, a 100% biobased deodorizing ingredient; product targets odor-causing bacteria and also includes antifungal properties suitable for foot odor applications
Biofuels Digest (07/02)
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Retailing
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Supermarket
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Ahold Delhaize Europe launches Maxi app, its second unified app after success of Albert app in February; Maxi customers to benefit from more streamlined shopping process, improved usability, consistent look and feel
Ahold Delhaize USA (07/03)
No Frills improves affordability by removing multi-buy promotions; stores now feature everyday low prices on individual items across Canada
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. (07/03)
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Convenience Store
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Sysco strategizes to elevate convenience store foodservice offerings with diverse menus and automation; focus on quality control, efficiency, and trending beverages
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/04)
NACS Show 2024 event to highlight: customer service; leadership development; tech integration; future of fuel retailing; marketing; foodservice; operational optimization; emerging tobacco trends; private label optimization; partnerships
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/02)
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Club Store
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CEO of Lifeway Foods wants to be the 'Tropicana and Hershey' of kefir, becoming a brand for 'all generations worldwide'; company's priorities are primarily in Mexico and South America, as well as expanding farmer cheese category in the club channel
just-food (07/03)
Survey finds parents expect back-to-school costs to rise 21.8% over last year, spending US$475 per child from US$390 last year; 46.4% plan to shop at Walmart, 35.4% at Amazon, 32.6% at Target, 6.5% at Costco, 2.8% at Dollar General: JLL
Retail Dive (07/02)
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Mass Merchandise Retailers
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Target relaunches Auden intimates and sleepwear private label; new collection includes over 600 items, all priced US$40 or less
Retail Dive (07/01)
Sam's Club sees significant membership growth driven by Gen Z and millennials; Gen Z membership grew 63% and millennials 14% over two years, according to Walmart CFO
Retail Dive (07/01)
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E-Commerce Trends & Statistics
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Macfarlane Group leads industry dialogue on e-commerce packaging with 9th annual Unboxing Survey; company seeks to enhance customer experience with expert insights and actionable data
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/02)
ByteDance (TikTok) bolsters e-commerce impact with #TikTokMadeMeBuyIt; strategic roles aim to drive brand growth by leveraging app's algorithm and user engagement to boost sales
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/02)
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Brick-and-Mortar Retail
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M&S invests £38M in South West with new stores in Bath and Bristol; the expansion will create up to 150 jobs
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/03)
Gonher acquires Sam Ash assets out of bankruptcy for $15.2M; acquisition includes leases, trademarks, and customer data, following court approval and a June 20 auction
Retail Dive (07/03)
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Household Products Packaging
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Household Packaging
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DS Smith wins P&G Supplier Excellence Awards 2024 in two business categories--Baby Care, Fabric & Home Care--for providing sustainable fiber-based packaging solutions
Packaging News (UK) (07/02)
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Rigid Packaging
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Industrial Physics acquires Torus Group, a UK-based expert in quality control measurement systems, metrology; known for its portfolio for metal and rigid packaging for food and beverages, Torus recently expanded into plastic packaging and medical devices
Industrial Physics (07/01)
Packaging Design Wrap-Up: Interactive whiskey packaging connects fans with Joe Montana; Pepsi unveils smart beverage can with LED screen; condom packaging enhances sexual consent
Industry Intelligence Inc. (06/28)
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Plastic Packaging
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Albéa unveils Metamorphosis, the first cardboard-based eco-responsible tube; Co-funded by the EU, this innovation aims to significantly reduce plastic use in packaging
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/04)
Tosca Ltd. guides industry on adapting to new EU packaging laws with sustainable supply chain solutions; company promotes whitepaper emphasizing reusable plastic packaging benefits
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/04)
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Packaging Design
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Smurfit Kappa Group PLC awaits results from ScanStar packaging competition; industry will announce winners from 39 entries on August 30, highlighting innovation and sustainability
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/04)
Hinojosa Group introduces Vegabox Easy for melons and watermelons; the packaging sets new sustainable standards, complies with 2023 Royal Decree, and emphasizes eco-friendly design
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/04)
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Reusable / Refillable / Storage Containers
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Berlin Packaging | Premi Industries general manager highlights growing pressure to reduce packaging waste amid increasingly strict regulations; refillable solutions play a role in reducing material waste, incentivizing customer loyalty
MarketLine (07/03)
Unilever leads with AI-driven culinary tool and pioneers sustainable packaging; the company introduces Conimex Recipe Tool and scales reuse and refill initiatives through TRANSFORM project
Industry Intelligence Inc. (07/02)
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Stock
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Latest: Jul, 04 2024
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Latest Value |
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Church & Dwight (CHD)
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105.53
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105.53
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0.00%
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na
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Clorox (CLX)
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132.46
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132.46
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0.00%
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na
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Ecolab (ECL)
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235.85
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235.85
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0.00%
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26.41%
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Henkel AG & Co. KGAA (HEN) :ETR
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73.10
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73.05
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0.07%
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13.54%
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Newell Rubbermaid (NWL)
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6.27
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6.27
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0.00%
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na
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Procter & Gamble (PG)
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163.83
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163.83
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0.00%
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na
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Reynolds Consumer Products (REYN)
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27.45
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27.45
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0.00%
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-3.31%
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Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG)
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63.51
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63.51
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0.00%
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-1.67%
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Spectrum Brands (SPB)
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85.00
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85.00
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0.00%
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8.39%
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Unilever plc (UL)
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54.99
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54.99
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0.00%
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5.18%
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Unilever plc (ULVR):LON
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4,302.00
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4,308.00
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-0.14%
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4.53%
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