CHICAGO, IL and VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / March 22, 2022 / The Planting Hope Company Inc. (TSXV:MYLK)(FRA:J94) ("Planting Hope" or the "Company"), a plant-based food and beverage company focused on producing the world's most nutritious and planet-friendly products, is pleased to announce that seven products across two of its brands, Hope and Sesame® and Veggicopia®, have been granted Whole30 Approved® status, including:

• Hope and Sesame® Unsweetened Hazelnut Creamer
• Hope and Sesame® Unsweetened Vanilla Creamer
• Hope and Sesame® Unsweetened Original Creamer
• Hope and Sesame® Unsweetened Vanilla Sesame Milk
• Hope and Sesame® Unsweetened Original Sesame Milk
• Veggicopia® Pitted Green Olives
• Veggicopia® Pitted Kalamata Olives

"Having our products Whole30 Approved® speaks to Planting Hope's ever-present commitment to quality nutrition as a core pillar," said Julia Stamberger, CEO and Co-founder of Planting Hope. "We believe our strong focus on food and beverage innovation helps elevate our products to be both highly nutrient-dense and delicious. We are thrilled to partner with Whole30® and have our products available to those following their program."

"Since April 2009, millions of people have successfully completed the Whole30® program with life-changing results," said Melissa Urban, CEO and Co-founder of Whole30®. "The five newly Whole30 Approved® Hope and Sesame® products are the first sesame-based milks and creamers to meet our program's high standards for nutrition. We can't wait for those undertaking Whole30® to give both the Hope and Sesame® and Veggicopia® products a try, and we're excited to see where Planting Hope will innovate next."

To be granted Whole30 Approved® status, a product must meet the following nine criteria:

• No added sugar of any kind, real or artificial
• No alcohol
• No grains
• No legumes (except peas)
• No dairy
• No unhealthy additives
• No replicating dessert or junk food choices
• No fruit smoothies or shakes
• High quality protein

Whole30® began in 2009 when Melissa Urban blogged about a 30-day life-changing dietary experiment she recently completed. Since then, millions of people have transformed their health, habits and relationship with food through the Whole30® program: eliminating cravings, improving energy and sleep, improving any number of medical symptoms, and losing weight healthfully and sustainably. The Whole30® website currently serves two million unique visitors a month, with readers checking in from more than 100 different countries and has a combined social media base of more than three million combined fans and followers. To learn more and explore the full list of Whole30 Approved® products, visit: www.whole30.com/whole30-approved/.

About The Planting Hope Company Inc.
Planting Hope develops, launches, and scales uniquely innovative plant-based and planet-friendly food and beverage brands. Planting Hope's award-winning and cutting-edge products fill key unmet needs in the skyrocketing plant-based food and beverage space. The Planting Hope brand family includes Hope and Sesame® Sesamemilk and Sesamilk™ creamers, RightRice® Veggie Rice, Mozaics™ Real Veggie Chips, and Veggicopia® Veggie Snacks. Founded by experienced food industry entrepreneurs, Planting Hope is a women-managed and woman-led company focused on nutrition, sustainability, and diversity. For more information visit: www.plantinghopecompany.com.

Contacts

Company Contact:
Julia Stamberger
CEO and Co-founder
(773) 492-2243
julia@plantinghopecompany.com

Media Contact:
Rachel Kay Public Relations
Becca Stonebraker
(818) 383-3929
becca@rkpr.net

Investor Relations Contact:
Caroline Sawamoto
Investor Relations
(773) 492-2243
ir@plantinghopecompany.com

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Forward-Looking Statements
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SOURCE: The Planting Hope Company Inc.