Fermented foods having big moment | SKIMS raises $225M amid push into wellness | THC gummies/drinks market may face extinction with US ban

Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy Global Wellness News™ | November 18th, 2025 SKIMS Valued at $5B Amid Wellness Push Set to surpass $1B in net sales this year, it’ll use fresh capital to expand its activewear focus and retail presence. Sauerkraut, Kimchi and…Gut Nuts? Fermented Foods Are Having a Moment Companies race to deliver products while research grows on potential health benefits Read the…

Trend: The Middle East’s Wellness Ambitions

Trend: The Middle East’s Wellness Ambitions  From Desert Retreats to High-Tech Wellness, the Region Embraces Holistic Wellbeing  By Thomas Morris  The Middle East is emerging as a global wellness leader, blending cultural heritage with cutting-edge innovation and sustainability, fueled by national strategies and new developments. Wellness is touching every part of Middle Eastern society, from innovative health solutions to religious gatherings, and as oil-dependent countries seek new revenue streams,…