OLIPOP, Prebiotic Soda Makers Scale Up Functional beverages are booming, and Big Soda is circling. Bubbling up. Consumers want low-sugar, gut health-boosting drinks. And prebiotic soda maker OLIPOP is cashing in. According to founder and CEO Ben Goodwin, the company already turned down takeover offers from Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, opting to double down instead. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Why Athleisure’s Pulse is Racing in Southeast Asia
Why Athleisure’s Pulse is Racing in Southeast Asia When COVID-19 disrupted our lives a few years ago, consumers swapped their skinny jeans and trouser suits for comfy leggings and joggers and haven’t looked back since. Athleisure has taken the world by storm, and consumers in Southeast Asia love it. Combining functionality with comfort has been a priority for consumers lately, boosting demand for athleisure or…
Jenny Craig tells employees it will shut its doors
Jenny Craig tells employees it will shut its doors Jenny Craig will close its doors after four decades in the weight loss and nutrition business, according to internal communications to employees reviewed by NBC News. In an email sent to employees late Tuesday, the company said it will close “due to its inability to secure additional financing.” Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Michelle Obama Starts Food-and-Drinks Company Aimed at Fighting Childhood Obesity
Michelle Obama Starts Food-and-Drinks Company Aimed at Fighting Childhood Obesity In the latest issue, The Future of Everything explores what’s ahead for education, from the pandemic’s long-lasting impact on a generation of students to new roles for tech in teaching reading. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Chunk Foods close to opening factory to produce ‘millions’ of plant-based steaks
Chunk Foods close to opening factory to produce ‘millions’ of plant-based steaks The company develops whole cuts of alternative proteins using fermentation technology and food-grade microorganisms. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
Operatic escapism
Operatic escapism In London, new openings are taking inspiration from the hedonistic abandon and unrestrained extravagance of ancient Greece. Bacchanalia, a restaurant that opened in Mayfair in December 2022, has been described as ” a fantasy land of operatic escapism” and ” a Greco-Roman ode to opulence.” Read More from the Global Wellness News ™
22 Out of 25 Melatonin Products Were Mislabeled, Study Finds
22 Out of 25 Melatonin Products Were Mislabeled, Study Finds New research found that the gummies contained different amounts of the commonly used sleep aid than advertised. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Anyone can read what you share. A tiny, berry-flavored gummy of melatonin carries a big promise: better sleep. Read More from…
Why Athleisure’s Pulse is Racing in Southeast Asia
Why Athleisure’s Pulse is Racing in Southeast Asia When COVID-19 disrupted our lives a few years ago, consumers swapped their skinny jeans and trouser suits for comfy leggings and joggers and haven’t looked back since. Athleisure has taken the world by storm, and consumers in Southeast Asia love it. Combining functionality with comfort has been a priority for consumers lately, boosting demand for athleisure or…
Longevity Clinics Expand Across Europe
Longevity Clinics Expand Across Europe The effort to cure ageing is underway, and longevity clinics are riding the wave. Forever young. Interest in anti-ageing and wellness-boosting services is fueling a new take on a spa day. The effort to “delay human death” will be worth $600B by 2025. The global medical spa market is projected to reach $49B by 2030. Read More from the Global…
Obesity drug industry could be worth $200 billion within the decade, says Barclays, as market valuations grow
Obesity drug industry could be worth $200 billion within the decade, says Barclays, as market valuations grow The burgeoning weight-loss drug industry, which is whetting investors’ appetites with its pledge of combating global obesity rates, could be worth as much as $200 billion within the next decade, according to Barclays bank. Read the article on CNBC > Read More from the Global Wellness News ™