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Ontex reports adult-care volume growth in its first quarter
Ontex reported on April 29, 2026, that adult-care volumes grew by approximately 2% year on year in the first quarter. The detailed table records volume growth of 1.7%…
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Australia explains continence support within fully funded personal care services
Australia's Department of Health, Disability and Ageing announced on April 23, 2026 that eligible Support at Home participants would receive fully funded personal care from October 1. Personal…
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Essity’s first-quarter report discusses incontinence-product growth
Essity's first-quarter report, released on April 23, 2026, reported group net sales of SEK 33,177 million, down 5.1% from a year earlier. Organic sales rose 0.4%, comprising 1.1%…
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Kericho caregivers receive diaper-making machines
Kenya News Agency reported on April 22, 2026 that Safaricom Foundation had donated two diaper-making machines, valued together at KSh 500,000, to Arise and Shine in Kericho. The…
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Japan seeks local partners for used-diaper recycling support
Japan's Ministry of the Environment opened applications on April 21, 2026 for support to local governments introducing or considering the recycling of used disposable diapers. The programme supports…
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Because expands bladder-protection products into Walgreens and Target
Because announced on April 15, 2026 that it was expanding bladder-protection products into Walgreens and Target, completing a US retail rollout that also includes Walmart and CVS. Selected…
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EDANA reports lower European nonwovens output in 2025
EDANA released its overview of 2025 nonwovens production in Greater Europe on April 7, 2026. The association reports output of 2.919 million tonnes, a decline of about 2.2…
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UK carer charity joins call to review fixed daily pad limits
The charity’s statement is a campaign request, with Essity among the partners, rather than an NHS policy change.
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Brazilian trade report examines adult-diaper supply after a reference-price change
The programme rule confirms R$1.70 per unit; reported concerns about costs and quality are attributed to industry speakers.
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Japan updates its guideline on recycling used disposable diapers
Japan's Ministry of the Environment announced a revised guideline for recycling used disposable diapers on April 6, 2026. It brings together information for municipalities considering separate collection, sterilisation…
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Domtar announces indefinite idling plan for Coosa Pines fluff-pulp mill
Domtar announced on March 24, 2026 that it planned to indefinitely idle its Coosa Pines, Alabama, fluff-pulp mill in May. It cited market conditions and the costs associated…
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South Africa’s Leafline prepares washable incontinence products for export
South African washable hygiene-products maker Leafline completed the Global Export Passport Programme in February 2026, PE Express reported on March 24. The Bathurst company’s range includes adult incontinence…