Headlines in the Global Wellness Economy
Global Wellness News™ | December 6th, 2022
Lumen raises $62 million to measure metabolism through breath | CTech
The subscription service includes an app and a device which reveals the state of the user’s metabolism and shows the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on the body
Zoe, which went viral with its COVID-reporting app, raises $30M to track nutrition and health
Zoe shifted back to using self-reporting tech to track and build a nutrition study of the microbiome.
Booking.com reveals 2023 travel trend predictions
Insight from Booking.com reveals travellers are feeling much more optimistic about travelling in 2023 compared with 2022 – with almost three quarters (72 per cent) of customers saying that, despite uncertainty and possible chaos, travel will always be worth it.
Idris and Sabrina Elba back Huel to develop its impact-driven vision of improving access to sustainable nutrition | EU-Startups
UK-based startup Huel has just raised about €23 million for its approach to sustainable nutrition. The foodtech startup is planning to tackle global nutrition challenges and has scored the backing of high-profile names, including Idris and Sabrina Elba, Jonathan Ross and Grace Beverley.
Consumers want specific health and wellness benefits in their products in 2023, study finds
Consumers are looking for specific health and wellness benefits from their food and beverages, placing that above sustainability, according to Tastewise’s 2023 trend report. New flavors in both condiments and desserts are increasing in popularity, with consumers looking for functional floral and botanical tastes.
Inside The Healing Company’s Push To Grow Its Portfolio To 15 Brands In Three Years – Beauty Independent
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