Welltodo Today: Body-Tracking Implants, The Chinese Fitness Boom, The Cult of Kayla Itsines

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

Danone to Acquire WhiteWave Foods for $12.5 Billion – BevNET.com

Danone, a global food and beverage conglomerate whose brand portfolio includes evian and Dannon yogurt, has agreed to acquire WhiteWave Foods, a manufacturer of plant-based and premium dairy products.

In L.A., Kids At Risk Of Diabetes Are Getting Prescriptions For Free Fruit

When a 10-year-old at risk of diabetes goes to the Eisner Pediatric and Family Center in Los Angeles this summer, the doctor might hand them a “prescription” for fruit and vegetables, known as an FVRx. It’s more than just a suggestion for better nutrition; the prescription can be redeemed at local farmers markets and the area’s 20 Target stores for free produce.

Meet The 29-Year-Old CEO Behind Varley, An Activewear Brand Carried In 300 Retailers Worldwide

In 2014, Lara Mead with husband, Ben Mead created Varley, a London-based activewear line that’s been spotted on fit celebs Kourtney Kardashian and Alessandra Ambrosio.

Fitness Franchises Make Forbes’ Best and Worst Lists

Forbes ranked the best and worst franchises, dividing both lists into three categories: high investment, medium investment and low investment. Fitness franchises made both lists. | Forbes ranked the best and worst franchises, dividing both lists into three categories: high investment, medium investment and low investment. Fitness franchises made both lists.

VCs are betting on the great Chinese fitness boom

As the Chinese economy has boomed in the last decade, millions of people have entered the middle class. And the Chinese aren’t just getting wealthier, they’re getting fitter. China, it seems, is in the midst of a workout craze – and that represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for venture investors to back emerging health and wellness technology companies.

The Bikini Body Cult of Kayla Itsines

Twelve minutes into the Sweat With Kayla boot camp, after the mandatory hug-the-stranger-next-to-you icebreaker but before the series of 30-second, full-body planks, an exasperated cry comes from somewhere in the sea of 4,000 women doing burpees on yoga mats: “This is soooooo hard!” And it is.