Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy

Global Wellness News™ | March 28th, 2025

China’s superfood craze: What brands need to know | Jing Daily

Country’s next wellness wave fuses ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine wisdom with modern superfood convenience – creating new opportunities for beauty, beverage, and supplement brands.

Wellhub Acquires Urban Sports Club

Valued at $2.4B and doubling revenue YoY, Wellhub gains a foothold in Europe’s DACH region, consolidating the market as it prepares for a potential IPO.

The Longevity Business Is Booming—and Its Scientists Are Clashing

The antiaging movement has raced ahead amid fierce debates; critics of a grandfather of the field, Leonard Guarente, include former protégés and rivals
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Texas-Sized Wellness: Therme Group Plans US Debut in Dallas

Therme Group is hoping to launch its first U.S. location in Dallas, an urban wellness destination with thermal baths, saunas and waterslides.

Madrid’s racket sports platform Playtomic bags €65M

Playtomic is a platform for racket sports that connects clubs and players, allowing users to book courts for padel, tennis, and pickleball.

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