Outdoorsy launches $30 million ‘Oasis Fund’ to capitalize on glamping’s explosive growth

Author : BridgetGWS Date : August 16, 2023

Outdoorsy, in tandem with investors and banking partners, launches $30 million ‘Oasis Fund’ to capitalize on glamping’s explosive growth PRNewswire/ — Outdoorsy, the leading outdoor travel marketplace, today announced the launch of the Oasis Fund – a $30 million dollar initiative dedicated… Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

“Consumers abandon” plant-based meat category citing taste, nutrition, price concerns, Mintel finds

Author : BridgetGWS Date : August 16, 2023

“Consumers abandon” plant-based meat category citing taste, nutrition, price concerns, Mintel finds Between recent acquisition and slumping unit sales, the plant-based meat alternative (PBMA) market faces headwinds as consumers shift to less expensive proteins in the face of economic pressure, though all might not be lost for the category, Mintel shared in its Plant-Based Protein executive summary. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Pandemic self-testing has led to boom in unregulated “wellness” tests, researchers warn

Author : BridgetGWS Date : August 16, 2023

Pandemic self-testing has led to boom in unregulated “wellness” tests, researchers warn The covid pandemic “normalised” self-testing for much of the public and accelerated the creation of a new market for direct-to-consumer health tests that are becoming increasingly accessible but may be doing more harm than good, researchers have warned. Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) establishes Kayanee, a fitness and wellbeing company for Saudi women

Author : BridgetGWS Date : August 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) establishes Kayanee, a fitness and wellbeing company for Saudi women Kayanee will focus on women’s health and wellness through fitness, apparel, personal care and treatments, nutrition and diagnostics, healthy eating and learning. It’s chaired by HRH Princess Reema Bint Bandar Read the article on PIF> Read More from the Global Wellness News ™

Bosnia and Herzegovina-based social fitness platform Rolla closes $6.9 million

Author : BridgetGWS Date : August 14, 2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina-based social fitness platform Rolla closes $6.9 million The new investment in Rolla, a gamified fitness platform for cyclists and runners that launches in early 2024, is the largest ever in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) for a fitness or health/wellbeing startup Read the article on EU-Startups> Read More from the Global Wellness News ™