Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | June 27th, 2024

In data: Health, wellness trend drives sportswear sales in emerging markets

A significant rise in health and wellness spending, particularly in emerging markets, is fuelling growth in the global sportswear sector with consumers continuing to prioritise their fitness and embracing more active lifestyles.

Longevity Startup Function Raises $53M for Personalized Health Testing

Function puts consumers in the driver’s seat of their health, offering 100-plus lab tests and insights from doctors for $499 a year.

Foodsmart Lands $200M for Telenutrition

Foodsmart wants to make diet the first line of defense.

The Picklr, indoor pickleball franchise, closes series b funding with $59 million valuation

PRNewswire/ — The Picklr, North America’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise, closed their Series B financing with a valuation of $59 million,…

Danone, like Swiss competitor Nestle, is doubling down on foods for an aging population

The medical nutrition unit will be a big part of the next stage of Danone’s recovery effort.

Taming tourism

Global hotspots are countering undesirable tourist behavior by reinforcing basic travel etiquette.

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