A new partnership between Swinburne and Dal Group Australia seeks to develop technology to transform winery waste into natural compounds that can be re-used in the winemaking process. [ + ]

Wiley has been comissioned to fulfil a 4-stage development project for Northern Co-operative Meat Company. The projects consist of design and construction of a new state-of-the-art cold chain management facility; design and construction of a beef knocking box and race system; design, supply and install of a steam repair and relocation; and finally the tannery wastewater treatment plant upgrade. [ + ]

SAI Global has appointed Dawn Welham as global technical director and thought leader as the risk management company continues to expand its expertise in the retail, food and agribusiness industries. [ + ]

No Christmas meal is complete without a nice serving of gravy. However, this delicious complement to any meat or poultry dish can also be dangerous as it provides a breeding ground for a common foodborne bacteria. [ + ]

The NSW Government has stripped raw milk marketed as 'cosmetic' or 'bath' milk from the shelves of a number of Sydney health food shops following recent inspections. [ + ]

Here are some tips to help minimise the risk of food safety breakdowns over the holiday season. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Packaging has called for papers for the biennial AIP National Conference, to be held 1–2 June 2016 in Melbourne. [ + ]

Fonterra will invest $132 million to build a state-of-the-art cheese plant at its Stanhope factory in Victoria, replacing the hard cheese plant destroyed by fire in December 2014. [ + ]

Global weighing instruments manufacturer Mettler-Toledo has announced it will commence operation in New Zealand, following its purchase of the main business assets of Ansutek. [ + ]

With the festive season upon us, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has issued a timely food safety warning. [ + ]

Brisbane start-up ProGel has begun test marketing of Perkii, a non-dairy, low-kilojoule, juice and water probiotic drink. [ + ]

Tasmanian salmon producer Tassal has been ranked number one in a report that benchmarks sustainability reporting and transparency in seafood companies. [ + ]

South Australia's Pork CRC has received a $500,000 funding boost from the South Australian Government for its industry placement program. [ + ]

Cambridge academics say they have found the "most conclusive evidence to date" that people consume more food or drinks from larger size portions or packages, and when using larger items of tableware. [ + ]

At the COP21 in Paris, scientists have urged world leaders not to overlook the climatic implications of burgeoning global rates of meat consumption. [ + ]