True Food Kitchen has appointed Peter Koumas as CFO, Daniella Voysey Olsen as Chief Growth Officer, and promoted Mandy Monk to Chief People Officer. The company, founded in Phoenix in 2008, has 44 locations in 17 states and secured a $100 million funding round from HumanCo and Manna Tree.

The organic baby food brand Amara secured a $20 million Series B funding round led by HumanCo Investments, with participation from Melitas Venture Capital and Touch Capital. The funding will be used to enhance market presence, expand distribution, and increase production capacity. Amara's unique focus on creating shelf-stable food through a proprietary method has attracted TikTok momfluencers and led to viral videos showcasing the brand's products. Despite a sluggish venture capital market, Amara's success in securing funding highlights its innovative approach and strong market demand.

HumanCo secured a $35 million bridge financing round with Upper90 as an investor through a Safe issuance. The company focuses on consumer products that promote healthier lifestyles.

Headspace announced a partnership with Oura to enhance mental health wellness through a smart ring that tracks sleep, heart rate, and temperature. Oura will launch its 'Daytime Stress' feature, which will help users manage stress triggers. Headspace will provide guided meditations and exercises to counteract stress. This collaboration aims to address mental health issues, particularly in the workplace, where improving work culture and employee well-being are crucial for retention and overall quality of life.

The Texas Restaurant Association has partnered with Teladoc Health to provide access to affordable, unlimited health care for its members' employees and their families through Teladoc Health's HealthiestYou program.