FSANZ has issued a call for comment on an application by Impossible Foods Inc. for the use of a protein, soy leghemoglobin, in meat analogue products. [ + ]

Coca-Cola Amatil is continuing its switch to solar, by installing 5200 more panels at its distribution centre in Eastern Creek, Sydney. [ + ]

Global risk management provider SAI Global is encouraging employers to prioritise the wellbeing of their workers. [ + ]

Around 4.1 million Australians are affected by food poisoning each year; here are a few tips to help with your Christmas meal preparation safety. [ + ]

Research suggests that labelling food and drink with the amount and type of exercise needed to burn off the calories might be effective for consumers. [ + ]

Yume and SUEZ have partnered to tackle the nationwide problem of food waste, and are urging businesses to help reduce commercial food waste. [ + ]

Using data science and AI, a NZ collaboration hopes to not only expand production but also transition to a zero-carbon aquaculture industry in New Zealand. [ + ]

The Farmers2Founders Business Growth Bootcamp allows eight farmers and agtech businesses to access resources and mentoring over a three-month program. [ + ]

Research shows that consumer mistrust of GMOs is influenced by the media, despite assurances from food experts and the scientific community. [ + ]

The winners of the WorldStar Packaging Awards have been announced, with Australian and New Zealand companies earning 13 wins across six categories. [ + ]

On 12 December, the Australian Government acted to ban pure and highly concentrated caffeinated food products. [ + ]

A new Salmonella Enteritidis Prevention Plan (SEPP) will soon be in place in Queensland to improve hygiene within egg grading and handling environments. [ + ]

The pilot plant is being built to enable the production of bio-based plastics as a barrier in transparent packaging, which could interest the food and beverage industry. [ + ]

Australia's defences against African Swine Fever will be boosted by a $66m package, providing more sniffer dogs, biosecurity offers and X-ray machines. [ + ]

Market intelligence agency Mintel has released a report predicting the top trends that will affect the global food and drink market over the next decade. [ + ]