Welltodo Today: Ella Announces The Mae Deli, Bandier Challenges Retail, Investors Take Note Of Tofu

Key global wellness news articles from around the world impacting the industry and influencing the business of wellness.

Health and wellness trend boosting global iced tea consumption (Full Article: FoodBev Media)

“Global iced and RTD tea consumption volumes are expected to reach over 37bn litres in 2015, with growth expected worldwide. The main factor for the the increase of the category in North America and Europe is its association with the health and wellness trend, the market research company said. With the US consuming nearly 3bn litres more than all of Europe, second globally only to China, it remains the main driver for growth in the Western markets.”

Deliciously Ella to launch The Mae Deli in Marylebone (Full Article: The Standard)

“The Instagram sensation — who has more than 617,000 followers — revealed the news to her legions of fans on her blog, writing: “I’m so excited to announce that I’m opening a deli in Marylebone! This has been the most amazing project and it’s been so hard keeping it a secret from you all for so long.” The deli will serve throughout the day, offering food based Deliciously Ella’s philosophy of being “nourishing”, “natural” and “done in the most delicious way”.”

Bandier is the multi brand activewear retailer thats challenging lululemon (Full Article: Forbes) 

“In a time when clothing stores are going digital first, Bandier is becoming the go-to brick and mortar destination for fashionable fitness wear. Curating selections from emerging labels from around the world that account for 40% of Bandier’s overall business, the retailer also stocks exclusives and limited edition products from brands such as Nike, Reebok, Under Armour and Adidas.”

Why investors should pay attention to the tofu portfolio (Full Article: The Global and Mail)

“Quinoa? Chia seeds? Natural and organic foods used to be new, strange and segregated in their own little corner of the supermarket. Now traditional grocers are rushing to embrace the products and several chains dedicated to healthy eating are growing rapidly. Investors should pay attention.”

Chinese demand boosts vitamin and supplement industry (Full Article: ABC)

“Analysts say Australia’s connections to China have fostered a thriving market for Australian vitamin supplements, an industry said to be worth between $1 billion and $2 billion.”