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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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

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

Recently released IWSR figures show the consumption of alcoholic drinks is declining faster than was previously reported. [ + ]

Melbourne, Perth and Wellington were named as Oceania's top three beer towns in Lonely Planet's Global Beer Tour. [ + ]

50% of baby rice food products still contain an illegal level of inorganic arsenic, British researchers say. [ + ]

Five percent of sales of Detpak's Coffee Origins Cup Gallery range of PE-lined cups will be donated to partner organisations supporting social change. [ + ]

Emerson has announced it has purchased MYNAH Technologies, a long-time Emerson alliance partner and a leading provider of dynamic simulation and operator training software. [ + ]

Between September 11 and 15, 2017, drinktec, which is a trade fair for the beverage and liquid food Industry, will be held at the Messe München exhibition centre in Germany. [ + ]

The 2017 Sydney Fish Market Seafood Excellence Awards highlight sustainably harvested seafood while providing businesses with recognition as industry frontrunners. [ + ]

Rabobank is launching the Rabo Food & Agri Innovation Fund, a venture capital fund for innovative food and agricultural companies that is part of Rabo Private Equity. [ + ]