No- and low-alcohol beverages grew by more than 7% across 10 key global markets in 2022, and consumption is expected to increase by a third by 2026, according to an IWSR Drinks Market Analysis. [ + ]

The non-alcoholic beverage industry has responded to calls for a proposed 40 cents per 100 grams of sugar tax on beverages. [ + ]

Researchers find out why the order in which we eat food can be decisive for bitter taste perception and what role bitter taste receptors play in this process. [ + ]

The AIP has announced that in the latest round of WorldStar Packaging Awards, ANZ companies received the second highest number of wins, behind only Japan. [ + ]

With the aim of bolstering local manufacturing and supporting collaborative developments, Nestlé has revealed a $2.5m investment in its Smithtown factory. [ + ]

A research team led by the University of Queensland has developed a tool to help the global beef industry reduce costs and emissions while meeting demand for meat. [ + ]

A recent survey found that interest in eating more nutrient-dense foods is climbing, along with various other changes in the eating patterns and interests of respondents. [ + ]

Researchers developed a long-lasting surface spray using hydrolysed gelatine that has the potential to kill viruses such as COVID-19 and some bacteria. [ + ]

Entries for the 2023 Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards, coordinated by the Australian Institute of Packaging, close on 25 January. [ + ]

FSANZ has called for public comment on a proposal to require alcoholic beverages to display energy content on their labels. [ + ]

Asahi Lifestyle Beverages has signed a five-year partnership to exclusively supply non-alcoholic drinks to some of Australia's biggest entertainment venues. [ + ]

AIP will be hosting the AIP Australasian Packaging Conference and the PIDA Awards in Melbourne in March 2023. [ + ]

Four of Norco Co-operative's dairy farmer members have been recognised for their milk quality at Dairy Australia's Milk Quality Awards 2022. [ + ]

Norco Co-operative has announced it will pay its farmers an extra 10 cents per litre for their milk on Christmas Day. [ + ]

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has called for comment on its review of permissions for caffeine in sports and general foods. [ + ]