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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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

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

IBISWorld has released a list of the top 100 food and beverage companies in Australia. [ + ]

Bundaberg Distilling Company has engaged food facilities designer Wiley to create a visitors' experience centre at the home of one of Australia's most iconic brands, Bundaberg Rum. [ + ]

New Zealand authorities have issued a recall of a frozen berry product, due to a suspected Hepatitis A link. [ + ]

Beston Global Food Company will release an app to enable retail customers to instantly trace the origin and safety of its food products on their smartphone or tablet. [ + ]

PepsiCo has received two awards at the 2015 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards for its broad-ranging supply chain project at The Smith's Snackfood Company. [ + ]

Dairy Australia has released its top tips for the perfect festive cheese board, highlighting some of Australia's finest produce. [ + ]