FSANZ has alerted consumers to a recall of a frozen mixed berries product that may be contaminated with hepatitis A. [ + ]

A recently released report from CHOICE finds that if consumers could identify added sugars on food packs they could avoid 26 teaspoons of sugar each day and up to 38.3 kilograms a year. [ + ]

A research team at the University of Queensland (UQ), funded by the Asthma Foundation of Queensland and the National Health and Medical Research Council, has been able to 'turn off' the immune response which causes allergic reaction in animals. [ + ]

Beef Products Inc is now suing the ABC for US$1.9 billion in damages following the ABC's 2012 program which alerted US consumers to the presence of 'pink slime' (officially known as lean finely textured beef) in 70% of the minced meat sold in supermarkets. [ + ]

CSIRO research on 3D printed food could one day help those that suffer with dysphagia. [ + ]

Understanding the role genes play in eating habits and food choices could lead to personalised diets that are easier to follow. [ + ]

Under the theme 'Grain Technology for Consumer Nutrition', the 67th Australasian Grain Science Conference will bring together scientific and technical experts with a focus on grain breeding, processing, nutrition and consumer foods in a truly international event celebrating grain science and technology. [ + ]

Fonterra has announced an investment of almost $20 million at its Te Rapa site to meet growing demand for cream cheese and mini-dish butter. [ + ]

While lupins have been a source of human and animal nutrition for thousands of years, they can come with a sting in the tail. So-called 'bitter lupin' varieties contain toxic alkaloids that can affect nervous, circulatory and digestive systems. [ + ]

Koupe, Neofarms and Cerescon were awarded for innovation and acumen at FoodBytes!, a pitch competition that connects food and agriculture influencers and investors with the most disruptive start-ups in the industry. [ + ]

Post-harvest vegetable equipment and solutions company Wyma Solutions has announced a partnership with Volm in North America. [ + ]

The Australian Institute of Packaging (AIP), in conjunction with the Australian Packaging and Processing Machinery Association (APPMA), will be holding a joint technical dinner for the industry on 7 June at Box Hill Golf Course, Box Hill South, Victoria. [ + ]

CHOICE is calling on consumers to push for front-of-pack weights to stay. [ + ]

Two oyster farms on Stewart Island have Bonamia ostreae, a naturally occurring parasite. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed the detection, saying the parasite can be fatal for flat oysters; however, there is no food safety issue from eating oysters with the organism. [ + ]

Twenty per cent of employees take time off due to stress, anxiety and depression each year. At the Safety in Action seminar series you can find out how to minimise this in your workplace. [ + ]