Travel Curbed at Nestle, L’Oreal, Cargill as Virus Spreads
- European, U.S. consumer giants boost efforts to stem infection
- Coca-Cola, Procter & Gamble are also limiting business travel
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Employers ranging from the world’s largest trader of farm crops to the biggest food and beverage company have suspended business travel, a decision that may help curb the spread of coronavirus but hasten a hit to the global economy.
The names and products of companies cutting or limiting travel are familiar worldwide. Nestle SA, the Swiss maker of KitKat snack bars and Nespresso capsules, told employees to avoid traveling until at least mid-March. A similar recommendation at L’Oreal SA, the cosmetics owner of global brands like Lancome and Maybelline, extends through March 31.