Poor hygiene is being blamed for the alleged contamination of frozen berries with Hepatitis A. However, Patties Foods says the recall has been instigated only as a "precautionary measure, in the interests of public safety" and that further testing is required. [ + ]

Rutgers University researchers have discovered that the fluorescence of food colours increases as viscosity increases, meaning the dyes could act as embedded sensors for food's physical consistency in products such as yoghurt or milk. [ + ]

There's more to sweet potato than meets the eye, nutritionally speaking. Researchers have discovered that not only is the root section of the sweet potato packed with nutrients, so too are the leaves. [ + ]

More than $11 million in grants is up for grabs to improve market access for small exporters of dairy, meat, egg, fish, horticulture and grain products. The grants form part of the $15 million, four-year Package Assisting Small Exporters. [ + ]

Nominations are closing soon for the 2015 Advance Global Australian Awards. Winners will be announced on 14 September at the Global Australian Leadership Summit, which will be held at the Sydney Opera House on 13-14 September. [ + ]

Struggling confectionery manufacturer Betta Foods could have new owners in the coming weeks. The administrator has received numerous expressions of interest to purchase the business but has had to make redundancies to keep the business afloat. [ + ]

A Yale School of Public Health study has found that children who consume heavily sweetened energy drinks are 66% more likely to be at risk for hyperactivity and inattention symptoms. [ + ]

While considerable effort has been expended to reduce the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the food processing industry, new research suggests that contamination may be occurring at the retail level. [ + ]

With one-third of the world's population estimated to be overweight or obese, we clearly need a solution - but one that's easy to implement. What if more food was the answer? Researchers think they've hit on a solution, using capsaicin from chilli. [ + ]

Campden BRI, a membership-based food research organisation, has released the findings of its research into what industry needs from science and technology. And caring about consumers is near the top of the list. [ + ]

The winners of the 2015 APPMA Industry Excellence Awards will be announced during AUSPACK on 25 March at the Crown Complex Melbourne. [ + ]

The low-fat craze of the late 20th century never would have happened if correct scientific protocol had been followed, according to a paper in the online journal Open Heart. [ + ]

The low-fat craze of the late 20th century never would have happened if correct scientific protocol had been followed, according to a paper in the online journal Open Heart. [ + ]

Getting high while cooking makes your food look - and taste - better. Scientists from the Nestlé Research Center have found that food cooked at high altitudes not only tastes better but is more visually appealing. [ + ]

Researchers have found that consumers with higher incomes and education levels are twice as likely to notice calorie labels and three times more likely to use them. [ + ]