PlantX Adds Jack & Annie’s as Ecommerce Fulfillment Partner

Fast-growing jackfruit-based food company now part of the growing PlantX family

VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 19, 2023 / PlantX Life Inc. (CSE:VEGA)(Frankfurt:WNT1)(OTC PINK:PLTXF) ("PlantX" or the "Company"), the digital face of the plant-based community, operating a one-stop shop for plant-based products, today announced that it has added Jack & Annie's to its growing roster of brands adopting its ecommerce fulfillment solutions.

Colorado-based Jack & Annie's makes delicious whole-food meat alternatives using jackfruit as the base. One of the most underutilized and sustainable crops, jackfruit has a meaty consistency that results in food with both great flavor and texture, packed with nutrients, protein and fiber. Jack & Annie's lineup of frozen meat alternatives includes crispy tenders, chicken patties, buffalo patties, nuggets, meatballs, buffalo wings, breakfast sausage links, and breakfast sausage patties.

Through the partnership, Jack & Annie's plans to integrate PlantX directly with its product pages, and to direct customers to a dedicated Jack & Annie's storefront on the PlantX website here.

"Jack & Annie's is an inspirational brand and welcome addition to our platform," commented Lorne Rapkin, PlantX CEO. "Not only does Jack & Annie's make some of the most real, best tasting and nutritious plant-based food around, but it is doing this with admirable climate-friendly credentials by harnessing one of the most underutilized crops - jackfruit. Annie Ryu and team offer a lesson in sustainability for us all."

"Jack & Annie's is on a mission to deliver real food with real benefits," commented Jack & Annie's founder and CEO Annie Ryu. "We have chosen jackfruit as our critical first ingredient, and now we have chosen PlantX as one of our key ecommerce fulfillment partners for their unique capabilities to enable a seamless buying experience for our customers."

About PlantX Life

As the digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX's platform is a one-stop shop for plant-based products. With its fast-growing category verticals, PlantX offers customers across North America more than 5,000 plant-based products. PlantX also has other brands in the PlantX portfolio including a juice brand, a coffee company, a plant shop, and brick-and-mortar grocery stores. PlantX uses its digital platform to build a community of like-minded consumers and, most importantly, to provide education. PlantX's digital presence eliminates entry barriers for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle and thriving in a longer, healthier, and happier life.

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About Jack & Annie's

Jack & Annie's, made by The Jackfruit Company, is on a mission to create real, delicious foods that feature jackfruit, an underutilized crop that is one of the world's most sustainable and regenerative plants, as the primary ingredient. Jack & Annie's plant-based offerings are more than just a delicious alternative to meat, they are also naturally nutrient-dense, high in fiber and protein, and lower in calories, and have a simpler ingredient panel than other meatless products. From crispy jack nuggets to savory jack sausage patties, the Jack & Annie's portfolio offers foods that are satisfying for meat eaters and plant-based eaters alike. Bite-by-bite, Jack & Annie's is building a better planet, supporting farming communities in India by preventing jackfruit from going to waste, operating the largest global jackfruit supply chain, and providing over 1,700 farming families with 10-40% of their income.

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Contact:

Lorne Rapkin
Chief Executive Officer
(416) 419-1415

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