The Public Health Association of Australia has criticised the Government’s new Food Policy Working Group, saying that its panel represents industry presence over public heath interests. The Working Group, comprising 13 members, is made up of Woolworths managing director Michael Luscombe, NFF president Jock Laurie, Elders chief executive officer Malcolm Jackman, Linfox Logistics’ Michael Byrne, CSIRO’s Dr Alastair Robertson, Simplot Australia’s Terry O’Brien, OBE Organics’ Simone Tully,... ...Read more »

Boost Juice Bars is contemplating a public float in Australia, although it remains nothing more than a possibility at this stage. The largest smoothie chain in the country has been one of the biggest retail success stories of the past decade and Director and Founder Janine Allis has said that they are looking at a range of opportunities, including a listing on the ASX. ”We’ve seriously thought about floating. The likelihood is probably quite slim but you have to consider this for your... ...Read more »