The FDA has announced draft guidelines for action levels for lead in processed baby foods to help reduce the risk of health effects from dietary exposure to lead. [ + ]

FrieslandCampina Professional has published its Trend Report, highlighting three global industry trends: Weastern Wonders, Conscious Curiosity and Sensory Novelty. [ + ]

The NSW Government's Centre for Work Health and Safety has released a set of guidelines for working safely with collaborative robots. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

Australian Manuka honey makers welcomed the withdrawal of legal proceedings in the UK and Europe, which allows them to export product using the 'Manuka' name in those regions. [ + ]

Part of the 'Raising the Pulse' project in the UK is aiming to make bread more nutrient-dense by adding locally grown beans. [ + ]

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

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]