IM8 Secures US$1 Billion Growth Financing From General Catalyst
IM8, the wellness brand co-founded by David Beckham and Prenetics Global, has secured up to US$1 billion in growth financing from venture capital firm General Catalyst to accelerate customer acquisition and expansion.
Iris Ventures leads US$22 million funding round for functional drinks brand Reformed
Iris Ventures has led a US$22 million Series A funding round in UK functional beverage brand Reformed to support its next phase of international growth.
Asda Online Doctor opens pre-orders for Wegovy weight loss tablets
Asda Online Doctor has become one of the first UK healthcare providers to open pre-orders for Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight loss tablets ahead of their expected launch.
Unilever explores acquisition of supplements brand Thorne
Unilever is reportedly considering a bid for US dietary supplements company Thorne as it looks to expand its health and wellbeing portfolio.
Tokyo backs matcha production as global demand reshapes local tea industry
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is supporting local tea farmers in shifting from traditional sencha production to matcha as international demand for powdered green tea continues to rise.
Oura Targets US$15 Billion Valuation in US IPO
Smart ring maker Oura and existing shareholders are seeking to raise as much as US$2.2 billion through a US initial public offering, valuing the health technology company at up to approximately US$15 billion on a fully diluted basis.
Oura confidentially files for IPO amid growing smart ring demand
Smart ring maker Oura has confidentially filed for a US initial public offering as it looks to capitalise on growing consumer demand for wearable health technology.
ASICS launches beauty campaign focused on post-exercise glow
ASICS has launched a new global campaign called “Get The Glow,” promoting movement as a natural way to support wellbeing and achieve a post-exercise glow.
Dove Men+Care launches FIFA World Cup 2026 skincare campaign for football fans
Dove Men+Care has launched a new global campaign tied to its sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, encouraging football fans to care for their skin during matchday celebrations and rituals.
Lilly’s Mounjaro becomes world’s best-selling drug
Eli Lilly’s diabetes treatment Mounjaro has overtaken Merck’s cancer therapy Keytruda to become the world’s top-selling pharmaceutical product.
THG reports strongest quarterly growth since 2021 driven by beauty and nutrition
THG has reported its strongest first-quarter revenue growth since 2021, driven by its beauty and nutrition divisions.
Boots owners explore strategy overhaul ahead of potential 2027 IPO
Boots’ owners are working with consultants on a strategic overhaul as they consider a potential London IPO.
Hims shares rise as US moves to ease peptide regulations
Hims & Hers Health saw its shares jump following plans by US regulators to loosen restrictions on peptide treatments.
Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to accelerate drug development
Novo Nordisk has partnered with OpenAI to deploy artificial intelligence across its operations, including drug development.
LG Household & Health Care partners with SBA to support K-beauty startups
LG Household & Health Care has partnered with the Seoul Business Agency (SBA) to discover and nurture startups in the K-beauty and wellness sectors.
Unilever to acquire U.S. greens supplement brand Grüns
Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire U.S.-based greens supplement company Grüns.
Kylie Jenner’s Sprinter launches k2o to enter beauty-led hydration
Kylie Jenner’s beverage brand Sprinter has expanded with the launch of k2o by Sprinter, a new beauty-focused hydration line.
Jukebox by Dr. Squatch Partners with Nader Sisters for Women’s Care Campaign
Jukebox by Dr. Squatch has partnered with the Nader sisters to launch a new campaign supporting its women’s personal care line refresh.
Oura Explores IPO as Growth Accelerates in Wearable Health Tech
Oura is reportedly exploring an initial public offering (IPO) and has begun engaging banks as it considers going public as early as this year.
SEMCAP Launches Beauty & Wellness Investment Strategy with Vasiliki Petrou
SEMCAP has launched a new Beauty & Wellness investment platform, partnering with industry leader Vasiliki Petrou to lead the strategy.
Judge Dismisses US$950 Million Punitive Damages in J&J Talc Case
A California judge has thrown out a US$950 million punitive damages award against Johnson & Johnson in a talc-related cancer lawsuit.
RFK Jr. Pushes to Expand Access to Peptides Amid Gray-Market Boom
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is seeking to make injectable peptides easier and legal to access, potentially reversing current FDA restrictions.
Clöud Café Launches at Ulta Beauty with Ingestible K-Beauty Concept
Korean collagen drink brand Clöud Café has launched at Ulta Beauty, marking its first entry into a beauty retail environment.
Danone Acquires Huel in €1bn Functional Nutrition Deal
Danone has agreed to acquire UK-based nutrition brand Huel in a deal valued at approximately €1 billion.
Grown Alchemist CEO Anna Teal Exits to Launch New Wellness Brand
Grown Alchemist Global CEO Anna Teal is stepping down to launch her own wellness brand, AFIMA.
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