News in brief
Production resumes at Bemis plant rocked by explosion
Production has resumed at Bemis Performance Packaging Plant in Lancaster, Wisconsin, after a press exploded and ignited a solvent fire last week.
Archives for October 29, 2014
Japan
Nestle commissions empathic robot to sell its coffee machines in Japan
Nestlé Japan will soon begin using a humanoid robot to sell Nescafé machines as the company devises new ways to appeal to customers in the brand’s biggest market.
EFSA reassesses European curcumin exposure levels
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has reassessed exposure to curcumin and found consumption is lower than previously thought – although some children consume close to the acceptable daily intake (ADI).
Fireball pulls whiskey after EU regulation breach
Fireball whiskey has recalled products in three EU countries which breached regulations after shipping its drink there meant for North America.
Merger case opened after ‘suspected infringement of the rules’
European Commission to close proceedings against Ahlstrom and Munksjö
The European Commission has decided to close proceedings against Ahlstrom Corporation, Munksjö Oyj and Munksjö.