Simply Better Brands Corp. ("SBBC" or the "Company") (TSX Venture: SBBC) (OTCQB: PKANF) is pleased to announce its entry into the weight loss category with a PureKana Keto Gummy. According to Allied Market Research, the weight loss category currently exceeds $192B with a 2021-2027 estimated CAGR of 7%.¹ The grape-flavored gummy contains beta-hydroxybutrate (BHB) salts and is available in both a 20 and 30 ct. offering. Per the National Institute of Health (NIH), “Supplementing with BHB salts may induce a state of temporary ketosis without any undesirable side affects, thereby promoting the benefits of ketosis and minimizing the adherence requirements to a ketogenic diet.”

Kathy Casey, CEO of SBBC said, “Our mission at PureKana is to authentically democratize wellness every day, while adhering to our core values of safety, efficacy, and transparency. As our innovation strategy follows the consumer, we recognize weight management as foundational to overall health. We are excited to broaden our portfolio of wellness solutions for so many on their journey to maintain or improve their quality of life. We expect the growth opportunity in weight loss product category could drive increased PureKana sales starting in the second half of 2022.” In addition to supporting consumers in weight loss, PureKana currently has active ingredient offerings in the consumer need states of sleep, energy, pain, immunity, recreation, and calm.

SBBC also announces today that it has paid the first of two quarterly payments to Opensky Opportunities Fund Ltd. (the "Advisor") for services rendered pursuant to the previously-announced advisory agreement (the "Agreement") dated February 16, 2022, as amended on May 16, 2022. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company has agreed to pay the first of two payments in the aggregate amount of CAD$300,000 through the issuance of 89,020 Common Shares at a deemed price of CAD$3.37.

About Simply Better Brands Corp.

Simply Better Brands Corp. leads an international omni-channel platform with diversified assets in the emerging plant-based and holistic wellness consumer product categories. The Company’s mission is focused on leading innovation for the informed Millennial and Generation Z generations in the rapidly growing plant-based, natural, and clean ingredient space. The Company continues to focus on expansion into high-growth consumer product categories including CBD, plant-based food and beverage, and the global pet care and skin care industries. For more information on Simply Better Brands Corp., please visit: https://www.simplybetterbrands.com/investor-relations.

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Contact Information

Simply Better Brands Corp.
Brian Meadows
Chief Financial Officer
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¹ Global Weight Loss and Weight Management Diet Market-Opportunities and Forecasts, 2021-2027, May 2021, alliedmarketresearch.com.