Ms. Julia Stamberger reports

PLANTING HOPE'S MOZAICS(TM) REAL VEGGIE CHIPS ADDED TO SELECT WHOLE FOODS MARKET STORES NATIONWIDE

The Planting Hope Company Inc.'s full lineup of Mozaics real veggie chips flavours has been selected for inclusion in the Salty Snack sets at select Whole Foods Market stores across the United States. Whole Foods Market is adding all three flavours of Mozaics (sea salt, BBQ, salsa) in 3.5-ounce share bags to its assortment. Planting Hope Company's RightRice high-protein veggie rice is already in distribution at select Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.

"Whole Foods Market's selection of the full line of Mozaics real veggie chips flavours to add to its stores nationwide is strong validation that Mozaics are squarely on trend with both consumer and retailers," said Julia Stamberger, co-founder and chief executive officer, The Planting Hope Company. "Consumers are demanding more nutrition from their snacks; with real veggies as the No. 1 ingredient in a popped chip. Packaged in NEO Plastics film, which breaks down in landfills without special processing, Mozaics check every box to get consumer attention and drive trial. Most importantly, Mozaics are delicious, which ultimately drives long-term repeat purchases and success."

Mozaics real veggie chips are uniquely positioned and meet the top trends in the salty snacking category head on: plant-based, nutritious and delicious.

• No. 1 ingredient is veggies you can see in each chip;
• Two to four grams of protein and dietary fibre per serving;
• Popped (not fried), seasoned with a light touch of extra virgin olive oil;
• Certified plant-based, gluten-free, OU Kosher;
• Packaged in proprietary NEO Plastics film.

Mozaics started to appear on select Whole Foods Market shelves in October, 2023.

"We are always looking for innovative and delicious snacks to share with our customers," said Adam Pickard, grocery category merchant for Whole Foods Market. "With their light, popped texture and simple seasoning, we are thrilled to bring Mozaics real veggie chips to our shelves."

About Mozaics real veggie chips

The No. 1 ingredient in Mozaics real veggie chips is real veggies you can see in every chip, including green peas, yellow peas and black beans. Real veggies mean real nutrition, and Mozaics are packed with two to four grams of plant protein and dietary fibre in every serving. Popped, not fried, guilt-free Mozaics are seasoned with a light touch of extra virgin olive oil. Mozaics are OU Kosher-certified, gluten-free certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization and Plant Based Foods Association certified. Free from the top 14 allergens, Mozaics are made in a peanut- and tree nut-free facility. Mozaics chips are packaged in NEO Plastics film, a new sustainable clean energy packaging solution designed to convert into energy within a landfill.

About The Planting Hope Company Inc.

Planting Hope is reimagining and reinventing food today so that the planet can feed 10 billion people tomorrow. A foodtech-driven company at the forefront of sustainable consumer food and beverage evolution, Planting Hope transforms nutrient-dense, widely cultivated crops into innovative, nutrient-rich products that reimagine pantry staples in the largest, fastest-growing global food categories.

The company's award-winning breakthrough brands, including Hope and Sesame sesamemilk, RightRice high-protein veggie rice, and Mozaics real veggie chips, are not only disrupting global markets but also significantly reducing environmental footprints. Available across the United States and Canada in grocery retailers (Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Markets), through food service operators (CAVA Mediterranean restaurants), and e-commerce and alternative retail channels (Amazon, QVC), Planting Hope's products blend culinary innovation with advanced technology, offering breakthrough products with wide moats. Its products are poised to disrupt global food and beverage categories, make a positive impact on the world, and provide investors with valuable opportunities in the growing sustainable food market.

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