Welltodo Today: Beyond Meat & PepsiCo Partner, Apple Wants You To Walk, The Future Of Spas

Today’s key global wellness news articles from around the world, impacting the industry and influencing the business of wellness.

PepsiCo and Beyond Meat launch poorly named joint venture for new plant-based food and drinks

PepsiCo, the planetary purveyor of sugary drinks, greasy chips, and (weirdly) oatmeal, hummus, and gazpacho(?) is partnering with Beyond Meat, the publicly traded plant-based protein provider, on a poorly named joint venture to hawk new plant-based food and beverages to consumers. The PLANeT Partne…

Why Your Spa Trip Will Never Be the Same

The past year has upturned the idea of wellness travel, prompting hotels and resorts to rethink just about everything to keep the good vibes flowing. January’s resolutions are sure to be amplified this year, with pandemic-related stress and anxiety spurring demand for healthy getaways.

Apple now lets you take a ‘walk’ with Shawn Mendes and Dolly Parton

It’s 27 degrees where I live just north of New York City, but I’m taking a walk up a mountain with pop star Shawn Mendes in Griffith Park in Los Angeles. Unlike me, hands in pockets, mask giving me a little extra warmth, Mendes says hello to the people he walks by, in between reflections about his life in the spotlight.

Kevin Hart Invades Headspace And Your Meditation Will Never Be The Same

When you think of meditation, you think of soothing sounds and calm voices. If you’re a fan of the uber-popular Headspace app, you likely associate meditation with the might-as-well-be-a-Tibetian-gong-its-so-calming voice of founder Andy Puddicomb. But Kevin Hart is here to remind you that breathing deep because you’re laughing hard is good for you as well.

CorkYogis: A Social Enterprise For Yoga Lovers

“At CorkYogis, we provide a way to combine our passion for yoga with our desire to empower women less fortunate than ourselves.” – CorkYogis Corks are universally known in the wine industry. But at CorkYogis, a company known for their ‘Ultimate Grip’, ‘Ultra-Hygenic’ and Sustainable yoga mats are putting cork oak to very good use.

Kate Upton Releases Wellness Brand, Found Active

American model and actress Kate Upton launched a beauty line today in partnership with Found Active, a wellness, cosmetics and skin-care brand. “Wellness is such a personal space for me,” said Upton. “My personal wellness journey was so important to me ultimately feeling fulfilled and confident and happy in my life.