Valon has expanded its line to include 100ml, 200ml, 400ml and 600ml lotions retailing between Sh19 and Sh220 as the petroleum jelly market shrinks.

Petroleum jelly manufacturers are focusing on expanding product portfolio and geographical presence to cater to the demands of the consumers.

Godrej Consumer Products has acquired the remaining 25 percent stake in Canon Chemicals, the makers of Valon petroleum jelly, through the wholly-owned Kenyan subsidiary for an undisclosed sum. In ...