NeonMind Announces Launch Of Functional Mushroom Coffees As Dietary Supplements In The US

Vancouver, B.C. – June 29, 2021: NeonMind Biosciences Inc. (CSE: NEON) (OTC: NMDBF) (FRA: 6UF) (“NeonMind” or the “Company”), a psychedelic drug development company, is pleased to announce that it has launched its NeonMind branded functional mushroom coffee products as dietary supplements in the United States. The initial launch includes two ground coffee SKUs that are now available for delivery anywhere within the US.  Two instant coffee SKUs are anticipated to be added within a month.

The new website for US sales is live at intl.neonmind.com and is supported by Shopify. Products can be purchased individually and can be ordered as a subscription to receive a 10% discount The website was built to be mobile friendly and focus on a customer-first strategy. Consumers can sign up to NeonMind’s newsletter to receive the latest news, product releases and recipe information.

Each of the functional mushroom blends and botanicals selected in NeonMind coffees include adaptogens, which means that they work with one’s body to help manage physical, mental and emotional stressors. Functional mushroom specifically refers to mushroom varieties that have a health benefit beyond providing nutrition. Functional mushrooms found in NeonMind coffees, such as cordyceps, lion’s mane, reishi, and turkey tail; offer long-term physical, neurological and immunological benefits.

The initial product launch will feature two varieties of ground coffee. The Protect Blend is a Peruvian Medium Roast French Vanilla Coffee, Turkey Tail, Cordyceps, Moringa extract, and Amla extract. These ingredients have the proven benefit of stress relief, immune support, and cognitive support. The Focus Blend is a Peruvian Dark Roast Coffee with Lion’s Mane extract, Reishi extract, Gotu Kola extract, and Brahmi extract. These ingredients are a healthy source of fungal polysaccharides with immuno-modulating properties that help improve memory and cognitive function, increase alertness, support the immune system and fight mental and physical stress. The Company will soon launch its two instant coffee blends in the US as dietary supplements.

The NeonMind coffee dietary supplements follow all FDA regulations that focus on Comprehensive GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) to ensure the identity, purity, quality, strength, and composition of dietary supplements. NeonMind only uses certified organic mushroom extracts which go through the decoction process (traditional water boiling) to maximize the bioavailability of the product. NeonMind follows strict US pharmacopeia guidelines for lead and other chemicals required by Proposition 65 for safe and daily intake. All final production batches are sent to a third-party lab for stringent microbial testing in order for the copacker to release the product certificate of analysis which signifies that the product is safe for the consumer market.

The global functional mushroom market was valued at USD $25.4 billion in 2020, and it is estimated to register a compound annual growth rate of 8.44% during the forecast period 2021-2026, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence.

About NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

NeonMind is engaged in preclinical research to develop potential clinical treatments and wellness products to address obesity and weight management conditions and to promote health and wellness. The Company operates three divisions: (i) a pharmaceutical division engaged in drug development of psychedelic compounds with two lead psilocybin-based drug candidates targeting obesity; (ii) a medical services division focused on launching specialty mental health clinics that integrate psychedelic therapeutics into traditional psychotherapy settings; and (iii) a consumer products division that currently sells mushroom-infused products to promote health and wellness.

In its pharmaceutical division, NeonMind has two distinct psilocybin drug development programs targeting obesity. NeonMind’s first drug candidate employs psilocybin as an agonist to the serotonin receptor 5- HT2A, which is involved in the hallucinogenic effect of psychedelics. The Company’s second drug candidate employs low-dose psilocybin as an agonist to the 5-HT2C receptor, which controls appetite.

NeonMind established a medical services division with the goal of launching NeonMind-branded specialty mental health clinics in Canada that incorporate evidence-backed innovative treatments to address a variety of mental health needs.

NeonMind’s consumer division currently sells NeonMind branded coffee products in Canada through NeonMind’s direct to consumer e-commerce platform in Canada and the US.

For more information on NeonMind, go to www.NeonMindBiosciences.com.

 

Rob Tessarolo, President & Chief Executive Officer, NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

rob@neonmind.com

Tel: 416-750-3101

 

Investor Relations:

Edge Communications

invest@neonmind.com

Tel: 1-866-318-6874

 

KCSA Strategic Communications

Scott Eckstein/Tim Regan

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 212-896-1210

 

Media Inquiries:

KCSA Strategic Communications

Annie Graf

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 786-390-2644

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or NeonMind’s future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”,”estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on NeonMind’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, NeonMind’s drug development plans, its ability to retain key personnel, and its expectation as to the development of its intellectual property and other steps in its preclinical and clinical drug development constitute forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof. NeonMind disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities laws.

BETTER PLANT LAUNCHES 7 NEW JUSU COLD-PRESSED JUICES

Vancouver, B.C. – June 23, 2021: Better Plant Sciences Inc. (CSE: PLNT) (OTCQB: VEGGF) (FSE: YG3) (“Better Plant” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has added five 355mL cold-pressed juices and two 60mL juice shots under the Jusu brand. With this new product launch, Jusu now has a total of 14 cold-pressed juices based on proprietary blends available for sale.

“The new additions round out our portfolio of juices so we can meet different needs and preferences. We’ve got our super-green vegetable-only juices, lighter, fruit-based green juices, root juices, lemonades, and now we’ve got more exciting fruit flavours and shots”, says Ashleen Montgomery, Director of Research and Development at Better Plant. “As always, our juice is cold-pressed and pasteurized using HPP. This allows us to ensure food safety without the use of preservatives or heat while maintaining the nutritional quality of the juices.”

The juices are sold individually or as part of a 1, 3 or 5-day cleanse, and have a 60-day shelf life.

The growth of the cold-pressed juice market is driven by growing dietary and health concerns, and a rising number of people skipping breakfast and looking for an on-the-go alternative which gives them nutritional benefits.

The global cold pressed juice market is predicted to grow to $4.65 billion between 2020 and 2028, largely driven by a rising health consciousness among millennials, according to a report by Market Research Future.

The juices will be available for purchase at the Jusu Bar location in Cadboro Bay, Victoria, British Columbia and through Jusu’s direct-to-consumer platform and are available for wholesale purchases throughout Canada.

The new flavours are:

– Mustang Cel-y: celery and lemon juice

– Shake it Off: clementine, grapefruit and orange juice

–  Purple Rain: apple, blueberry, cranberry, lime and fresh mint juice

– Strawberry Fields: apple, strawberry, lemon and fresh mint juice

– La Bamba: green apple, pineapple, cucumber, lemon and fresh mint juice

– Highway to Well: orange, ginger, lemon and cayenne pepper

– Genie in a Bottle: ginger, lemon and turmeric

The launch of the new juices will be supported by various marketing campaigns targeted at increasing direct-to-consumer sales.

 

About Better Plant:

Better Plant harnesses plant intelligence and leverages modern science to offer sustainable, plant-based products that are better for health and better for the earth. It makes and sells over 90 proprietary products, all made with 100% natural ingredients, under the brands Jusu, Urban Juve and Wright & Well. It has a direct-to-consumer platform for refrigerated goods that offers easy online ordering and convenient home delivery in select cities in Alberta and BC. Better Plant operates Jusu Bar, a quick serve restaurant alternative in Victoria, BC, which serves up fresh, healthy, and nutritious options with a focus on Jusu cold-pressed juices. Jusubar.com offers home delivery of refrigerated plant-based beverages consisting of cold-pressed juices and packaged juice cleanses. Through its Shopify enabled eCommerce sites getjusu.com and urbanjuve.com, Better Plant sells plant-based personal care products, including skin care, hair care and body care. Jusu also has a line of plant-based all-natural home cleaning products that are sold to cleaning companies, retailers and sold directly to consumers. Better Plant also offers operational, financial, and other services to companies with businesses that align with Better Plant’s mission to help create a better world. Better Plant incubated NeonMind Biosciences Inc., which sells medicinal mushroom infused coffees and is developing drugs with psychedelic ingredients to treat obesity and to suppress appetite.

 

For more information or to purchase Jusu juices, visit jusubar.com,  or follow @jusubars@jusubarvictoria and @jusubarcalgary on Instagram.

 

For more information on Better Plant, visit betterplantsciences.com or follow @betterplantsciences on Instagram.

 

Penny White, President & CEO

penny@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

Investor Relations:

Alexandra Dumanski

invest@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

Sales Inquiries:

Amber Allen, Head of Sales

amber@betterplantsciences.com

604-808-8118

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this news release.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward looking statements”) under applicable Canadian securities legislation.  Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates, forecasts, beliefs and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to: risks related to the development, testing, licensing, brand development, availability of packaging, intellectual property protection, reduced global commerce and reduced access to raw materials and other supplies due to the spread of COVID-19, the potential for not acquiring any rights as a result of the patent  application and any products making use of the intellectual property may be ineffective or the company may be unsuccessful in commercializing them; and other approvals will be required before commercial exploitation of the intellectual property can happen.  Demand for the company’s products, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals where applicable, and the state of the capital markets.  Better Plant cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements provided by Better Plant, as such forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future results or performance and actual results may differ materially. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Better Plant expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

NeonMind To Present At H.C. Wainwright Psychedelics In Psychiatry And Beyond Virtual Conference

Vancouver, B.C. – June 14, 2021: NeonMind Biosciences Inc. (CSE: NEON) (OTCQB: NMDBF) (FRA: 6UF) (“NeonMind” or the “Company”), an integrated drug development and wellness company focused on the potential therapeutic uses of psilocybin for treating obesity and weight management conditions, is pleased to announce that Robert Tessarolo, President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a virtual presentation at the upcoming H.C. Wainwright Psychedelics in Psychiatry and Beyond Virtual Conference on Thursday, June 17, 2021.

H.C. Wainwright Psychedelics in Psychiatry and Beyond Virtual Conference Details:

Date: Thursday, June 17, 2021

Registration & Webcasthttps://hcwevents.com/psychedelics/

The Company’s presentation will be available on-demand at the start of the conference.

For more information regarding the conference or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with management, please contact KCSA Strategic Communications at NeonMind@KCSA.com or your H.C. Wainwright representatives directly.

 

About NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

NeonMind is engaged in preclinical research to develop potential clinical treatments and wellness products to address obesity and weight management conditions and to promote health and wellness. The Company operates three divisions: (i) a pharmaceutical division engaged in drug development of psychedelic compounds with two lead psilocybin-based drug candidates targeting obesity; (ii) a medical services division focused on launching specialty mental health clinics that integrate psychedelic therapeutics into traditional psychotherapy settings; and (iii) a consumer products division that currently sells mushroom-infused products to promote health and wellness.

In its pharmaceutical division, NeonMind has two distinct psilocybin drug development programs targeting obesity. NeonMind’s first drug candidate employs psilocybin as an agonist to the serotonin receptor 5- HT2A, which is involved in the hallucinogenic effect of psychedelics. The Company’s second drug candidate employs low-dose psilocybin as an agonist to the 5-HT2C receptor, which controls appetite.

NeonMind established a medical services division with the goal of launching NeonMind-branded specialty mental health clinics in Canada that incorporate evidence-backed innovative treatments to address a variety of mental health needs.

NeonMind’s consumer division currently sells NeonMind-branded coffee products in Canada through NeonMind’s direct to consumer e-commerce platform, and it has plans to launch dietary supplements in the United States this quarter.

For more information on NeonMind, go to www.NeonMindBiosciences.com.

 

Rob Tessarolo, President & Chief Executive Officer, NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

rob@neonmind.com

Tel: 416-750-3101

 

Investor Relations:

Edge Communications

invest@neonmind.com

Tel: 1-866-318-6874

 

KCSA Strategic Communications

Scott Eckstein/Tim Regan

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 212-896-1210

 

Media Inquiries:

KCSA Strategic Communications

Annie Graf

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 786-390-2644

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or NeonMind’s future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on NeonMind’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, NeonMind’s drug development plans, its ability to retain key personnel, and its expectation as to the development of its intellectual property and other steps in its preclinical and clinical drug development constitute forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof. NeonMind disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities laws.

NeonMind Announces Vitasave Will Carry NeonMind Functional Mushroom Products

Vancouver, B.C. – June 10, 2021: NeonMind Biosciences Inc. (CSE: NEON) (OTCQB: NMDBF) (FRA: 6UF) (“NeonMind”), is pleased to announce that Vitasave has agreed to carry all four of NeonMind’s functional mushroom infused coffees through Vitasave’s eCommerce platform.

Vitasave is a Canadian owned and operated natural health company headquartered in British Columbia, with warehouses in Vancouver and Toronto. With two retail locations and growing, Vitasave carries a broad product mix with over 7,500 natural health products across more than 250 brands, including vitamins, supplements, food, pet care and lifestyle products. Vitasave has completed over two million shipments through its eCommerce platform since it was founded eight years ago.

This week, NeonMind shipped out deliveries of all four of its functional mushroom infused coffees to two Vitasave warehouses in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada. The products include two traditional roasted coffee blends made with Peruvian dark roast and Peruvian medium French vanilla roast, and two instant coffee blends made with 100% Columbian Arabica dark roast.  They are expected to be available for purchase through the Vitasave online network  within the next few weeks. To support the eCommerce launch, the NeonMind coffees will be included in Vitasave’s e-flyer in June.

“Expanding customer reach is an important component of NeonMind’s strategic growth plan and Vitasave will be a strong partner with its robust online presence”, said NeonMind CEO Rob Tessarolo. “More than ever, consumers are concerned about their health and wellbeing and the demand for high quality functional food products continues to grow. The NeonMind coffee product line delivers excellent taste along with the functional mushrooms that can be incorporated into a daily ritual.”

Functional mushrooms are mushroom varieties that are known to have a health benefit beyond providing nutrition. Functional mushrooms found in NeonMind Coffees, such as cordyceps, lion’s mane, reishi, and turkey tail; offer long-term physical, neurological and immunological benefits.

In a report by Mordor Intelligence, the global functional mushroom market was valued at nearly $25.5 billion USD in 2020, and it is estimated to register a compound annual growth rate of 8.4% during the forecast period 2021-2026.

 

About NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

NeonMind is engaged in preclinical research to develop potential clinical treatments and wellness products to address obesity and weight management conditions and to promote health and wellness. The Company operates three divisions: (i) a pharmaceutical division engaged in drug development of psychedelic compounds with two lead psilocybin-based drug candidates targeting obesity; (ii) a medical services division focused on launching specialty mental health clinics that integrate psychedelic therapeutics into traditional psychotherapy settings; and (iii) a consumer products division that currently sells mushroom-infused products to promote health and wellness.

In its pharmaceutical division, NeonMind has two distinct psilocybin drug development programs targeting obesity. NeonMind’s first drug candidate employs psilocybin as an agonist to the serotonin receptor 5- HT2A, which is involved in the hallucinogenic effect of psychedelics. The Company’s second drug candidate employs low-dose psilocybin as an agonist to the 5-HT2C receptor, which controls appetite.

NeonMind established a medical services division with the goal of launching NeonMind-branded specialty mental health clinics in Canada that incorporate evidence-backed innovative treatments to address a variety of mental health needs.

NeonMind’s consumer division currently sells NeonMind branded coffee products in Canada through NeonMind’s direct to consumer e-commerce platform, and it has plans to launch dietary supplements in the United States in the near future.

For more information on NeonMind, go to www.NeonMindBiosciences.com.

 

Rob Tessarolo, President & Chief Executive Officer, NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

rob@neonmind.com

Tel: 416-750-3101

 

Investor Relations:

Edge Communications

invest@neonmind.com

Tel: 1-866-318-6874

 

KCSA Strategic Communications

Scott Eckstein/Tim Regan

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 212-896-1210

 

Media Inquiries:

KCSA Strategic Communications

Annie Graf

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 786-390-2644

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or NeonMind’s future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on NeonMind’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, NeonMind’s drug development plans, its ability to retain key personnel, and its expectation as to the development of its intellectual property and other steps in its preclinical and clinical drug development constitute forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof. NeonMind disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities laws.

BETTER PLANT ADDS TWO RETAIL CHAINS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF JUSU COLD-PRESSED JUICES

Vancouver, B.C. – June 3, 2021: Better Plant Sciences Inc. (CSE: PLNT) (OTCQB: VEGGF) (FSE: YG3) (“Better Plant” or the “Company”), a wellness company that makes and sells plant-based products, has listed its Jusu cold-pressed juices for sale in new retail locations in British Columbia including five Red Barn Markets locations in Greater Victoria, BC and two Vitasave locations in Metro Vancouver, BC.

Jusu focuses on maximizing the nutrient content and flavour of its cold-pressed juices. Jusu juices are made with a hydraulic press that uses thousands of pounds of pressure to extract the maximum amount of liquid from fresh fruits and vegetables and does not use heat or oxygen in the pasteurization process.

On February 8, 2021 Better Plant took over operation of the Jusu juice business which it purchased in Q4 2020. Recently, Better Plant relaunched the juices with new names and new packaging and launched a new version of the Jusubars.com eCommerce website with a consumer delivery platform.

“Red Barn Market Oak Bay is happy to have Jusu back in store. The opportunity to support a local company that is doing so much for the health and wellbeing of the community is our pleasure”, says Scott Travers, Owner and Operator at Red Barn Market, Oak Bay. “Our customers have been waiting for Jusu to relaunch and they will be lining up to get their favourite flavours.”

Better Plant also plans to substantially increase the number of Jusu juice SKUs on offer, with seven new SKUs planned for launch this summer. The focus for the new round of juice launches is to give customers more variety and exciting flavours in line with competitors and market demand. The juices have a 60-day shelf life and are sold individually or as part of a 1, 3 or 5-day cleanse.  Better Plant engaged sales broker Thank You Merci, who has assigned three agents to Jusu juice in Canada, to add to Jusu’s in-house sales team, who are focused on engaging and pitching national retailers.

 

About Better Plant:

Better Plant harnesses plant intelligence and leverages modern science to offer sustainable, plant-based products that are better for health and better for the earth. It makes and sells over 90 proprietary products, all made with 100% natural ingredients, under the brands Jusu, Urban Juve and Wright & Well. It has a direct-to-consumer platform for refrigerated goods that offers easy online ordering and convenient home delivery in select cities in Alberta and BC. Better Plant operates Jusu Bar, a quick serve restaurant alternative in Victoria, BC, which serves up fresh, healthy, and nutritious options with a focus on Jusu cold-pressed juices. Jusubar.com offers home delivery of refrigerated plant-based beverages consisting of cold-pressed juices and packaged juice cleanses. Through its Shopify enabled eCommerce sites getjusu.com and urbanjuve.com, Better Plant sells plant-based personal care products, including skin care, hair care and body care. Jusu also has a line of plant-based all-natural home cleaning products that are sold to cleaning companies, retailers and sold directly to consumers.  Better Plant also offers operational, financial, and other services to companies with businesses that align with Better Plant’s mission to help create a better world. Better Plant incubated NeonMind Biosciences Inc., which sells medicinal mushroom infused coffees and is developing drugs with psychedelic ingredients to treat obesity and to suppress appetite.

 

For more information or to purchase Jusu juices, visit jusubar.com,  or follow @jusubars@jusubarvictoria and @jusubarcalgary on Instagram.

 

For more information on Better Plant, visit betterplantsciences.com or follow @betterplantsciences on Instagram.

 

Penny White, President & CEO

penny@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

Investor Relations:

Alexandra Dumanski

invest@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

Sales Inquiries:

Amber Allen, Head of Sales

amber@betterplantsciences.com

604-808-8118

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this news release.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward looking statements”) under applicable Canadian securities legislation.  Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates, forecasts, beliefs and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to: risks related to the development, testing, licensing, brand development, availability of packaging, intellectual property protection, reduced global commerce and reduced access to raw materials and other supplies due to the spread of COVID-19, the potential for not acquiring any rights as a result of the patent  application and any products making use of the intellectual property may be ineffective or the company may be unsuccessful in commercializing them; and other approvals will be required before commercial exploitation of the intellectual property can happen.  Demand for the company’s products, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals where applicable, and the state of the capital markets.  Better Plant cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements provided by Better Plant, as such forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future results or performance and actual results may differ materially. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Better Plant expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

NeonMind Announces Results Of 2021 Annual General And Special Meeting Of Shareholders

Vancouver, B.C. – May 31, 2021: NeonMind Biosciences Inc. (CSE: NEON) (OTCQB: NMDBF) (FRA: 6UF) (“NeonMind” or the “Company”), an integrated drug development and wellness company focused on the potential therapeutic uses of psilocybin for treating obesity and weight management conditions, is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on May 27, 2021 at the offices of Wildeboer Dellelce LLP, Wildeboer Dellelce Place, 365 Bay Street, Suite 800, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2V1.

At the Meeting, all matters put forward before shareholders for consideration and approval as set out in the Company’s Notice of Meeting and Management Information Circular, dated April 16, 2021, were approved by an overwhelming majority of votes cast at the Meeting by the Shareholders as follows:

NUMBER OF DIRECTORS

The Shareholders approved the setting of the number of directors at three.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

The Shareholders elected the following slate of directors:

Penny White
Jeff Smith
Kari Richardson

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS

The Shareholders re-appointed the current auditors, Saturna Group Chartered Professional Accountants LLP, as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year, with their remuneration to be fixed by the Company’s Board of Directors.

AMENDED AND RESTATED STOCK OPTION PLAN

The Shareholders ratified and approved the Company’s amended and restated stock option plan.

AMENDED AND RESTATED RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT PLAN

The Shareholders ratified and approved the Company’s amended and restated restricted share unit plan.

Detailed voting results are contained in the “Report of Voting Results” for the Meeting, which is available under NeonMind’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

 

About NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

NeonMind is engaged in preclinical research to develop potential clinical treatments and wellness products to address obesity and weight management conditions and to promote health and wellness. The Company operates three divisions: (i) a pharmaceutical division engaged in drug development of psychedelic compounds with two lead psilocybin-based drug candidates targeting obesity; (ii) a medical services division focused on launching specialty mental health clinics that integrate psychedelic therapeutics into traditional psychotherapy settings; and (iii) a consumer products division that currently sells mushroom-infused products to promote health and wellness.

In its pharmaceutical division, NeonMind has two distinct psilocybin drug development programs targeting obesity. NeonMind’s first drug candidate employs psilocybin as an agonist to the serotonin receptor 5- HT2A, which is involved in the hallucinogenic effect of psychedelics. The Company’s second drug candidate employs low-dose psilocybin as an agonist to the 5-HT2C receptor, which controls appetite.

NeonMind established a medical services division with the goal of launching NeonMind-branded specialty mental health clinics in Canada that incorporate evidence-backed innovative treatments to address a variety of mental health needs.

NeonMind’s consumer division currently sells NeonMind branded coffee products in Canada through NeonMind’s direct to consumer e-commerce platform, and it has plans to launch dietary supplements in the United States in the near future.

For more information on NeonMind, go to www.NeonMindBiosciences.com.

 

Rob Tessarolo, President & Chief Executive Officer, NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

rob@neonmind.com

Tel: 416-750-3101

 

 Investor Relations:

Edge Communications

invest@neonmind.com

Tel: 1-866-318-6874

 

Scott Eckstein/Tim Regan, KCSA Strategic Communications

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 212-896-1210

 

 

Media Inquiries:

Annie Graf, KCSA Strategic Communications

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 786-390-2644

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or NeonMind’s future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on NeonMind’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, NeonMind’s drug development plans, its ability to retain key personnel, and its expectation as to the development of its intellectual property and other steps in its preclinical and clinical drug development constitute forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof. NeonMind disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities laws.

BETTER PLANT ANNOUNCES RESULTS OF 2021 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

Vancouver, B.C. – May 31, 2021: Better Plant Sciences Inc. (CSE: PLNT) (OTCQB: VEGGF) (FSE: YG3) (“Better Plant” or the “Company”), a wellness company that makes and sells plant-based products, is pleased to announce the voting results from its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”), held on May 28, 2021, at the offices of the Company, Suite 200 – 1238 Homer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2Y5.

At the Meeting, all matters put forward before the shareholders for consideration and approval as set out in the Company’s Notice of Meeting and Management Information Circular, dated April 19, 2021, were approved by an overwhelming majority of votes cast at the Meeting.

 

NUMBER OF DIRECTORS

The Shareholders approved the setting of the number of directors at four.

 

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS

The Shareholders elected the following slate of directors:

Spiros Margaris

Rick Huang
Cole Drezdoff
Bruce Mullen

 

APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS

The Shareholders re-appointed the current auditors, Saturna Group Chartered Professional Accountants LLP, as auditors of the Company for the ensuing year, with their remuneration to be fixed by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Detailed voting results are contained in the “Report of Voting Results” for the Meeting, which is available under Better Plant’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

 

About Better Plant:

Better Plant harnesses plant intelligence and leverages modern science to offer sustainable, plant-based products that are better for health and better for the earth. It makes and sells over 90 proprietary products, all made with 100% natural ingredients, under the brands Jusu, Urban Juve and Wright & Well. It has a direct-to-consumer platform for refrigerated goods that offers easy online ordering and convenient home delivery in select cities in Alberta and BC. Better Plant operates Jusu Bar, a quick serve restaurant alternative in Victoria, BC, which serves up fresh, healthy, and nutritious options with a focus on Jusu cold-pressed juices. Jusubar.com offers home delivery of refrigerated plant-based beverages consisting of cold-pressed juices and packaged juice cleanses. Through its Shopify enabled eCommerce sites getjusu.com and urbanjuve.com, Better Plant sells plant-based personal care products, including skin care, hair care and body care. Jusu also has a line of plant-based all-natural home cleaning products that are sold to cleaning companies, retailers and sold directly to consumers.  Better Plant also offers operational, financial, and other services to companies with businesses that align with Better Plant’s mission to help create a better world. Better Plant incubated NeonMind Biosciences Inc., which sells medicinal mushroom infused coffees and is developing drugs with psychedelic ingredients to treat obesity and to suppress appetite.

 

For more information on Better Plant, visit betterplantsciences.com or follow @betterplantsciences on Instagram.

 

Penny White, President & CEO

penny@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

Investor Relations:

Alexandra Dumanski

invest@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this news release.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward looking statements”) under applicable Canadian securities legislation.  Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates, forecasts, beliefs and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to: risks related to the development, testing, licensing, brand development, availability of packaging, intellectual property protection, reduced global commerce and reduced access to raw materials and other supplies due to the spread of COVID-19, the potential for not acquiring any rights as a result of the patent  application and any products making use of the intellectual property may be ineffective or the company may be unsuccessful in commercializing them; and other approvals will be required before commercial exploitation of the intellectual property can happen.  Demand for the company’s products, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals where applicable, and the state of the capital markets.  Better Plant cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements provided by Better Plant, as such forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future results or performance and actual results may differ materially. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Better Plant expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

NeonMind To Commence Trading On The OTCQB Venture Market

Vancouver, B.C. – May 28, 2021: NeonMind Biosciences Inc. (CSE: NEON) (OTCQB: NMDBF) (FFE: 6UF) (“NeonMind”), an integrated drug development and wellness company focused on the potential therapeutic uses of psilocybin for treating obesity and weight management conditions, is pleased to announce that its shares will commence trading on the OTCQB® Venture Market (the “OTCQB”) on May 28, 2021, under the symbol “NMDBF”.

The OTCQB, operated by OTC Markets Group Inc., is designed for early-stage and developing U.S. and international companies. Companies must be current in their financial reporting and undergo an annual verification and management certification process, including meeting a minimum bid price and other financial conditions. With more compliance and quality standards, the OTCQB provides investors improved visibility to enhance trading decisions. The OTCQB is recognized by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as an established public market providing public information for analysis and value of securities.

“With this OTCQB listing, NeonMind has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to advance its psilocybin drug development programs,” said Robert Tessarolo, President & CEO of NeonMind. “We expect this listing to increase our financial capabilities and expand our exposure to the U.S. investment community. This capital markets support will be extremely valuable as we continue to execute on our long-term strategy to advance the use of therapeutic psychedelic compounds for weight management conditions including obesity, which is a growing global health crisis.”

NeonMind will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under its existing symbol “NEON”.

 

About NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

NeonMind is engaged in developing clinical treatments and wellness products to address obesity and weight management conditions and to promote health and wellness. NeonMind has three divisions, a pharmaceutical division engaged in the development of psychedelic compounds, a medical services division focused on launching specialty mental health clinics that integrate psychedelic therapeutics into traditional psychotherapy settings, and a consumer products division with a focus on mushroom-infused products. In its pharmaceutical division, NeonMind has two distinct psilocybin drug development programs targeting obesity. NeonMind’s first drug candidate employs psilocybin as an agonist to the serotonin receptor 5- HT2A, which is involved in the hallucinogenic effect of psychedelics. The Company’s second drug candidate employs low-dose psilocybin as an agonist to the 5-HT2C receptor, which controls appetite.

NeonMind established a medical services division with the goal of launching NeonMind-branded specialty mental health clinics in Canada that incorporate evidence-backed innovative treatments to address a variety of mental health needs.

NeonMind’s consumer division currently sells NeonMind-branded coffee products in Canada through NeonMind’s direct to consumer e-commerce platform, and it has plans to launch dietary supplements in the United States in the near future.

For more information on NeonMind, go to www.NeonMindBiosciences.com.

 

Rob Tessarolo, President & Chief Executive Officer, NeonMind Biosciences Inc.

rob@neonmind.com

Tel: 416-750-3101

 

Investor Relations:

Edge Communications

invest@neonmind.com

Tel: 1-866-318-6874

 

KCSA Strategic Communications

Scott Eckstein/Tim Regan

neonmind@kcsa.com

Tel: 212-896-1210

 

 

 

Media Inquiries:

KCSA Strategic Communications

Annie Graf

agraf@kcsa.com

Tel: 786-390-2644

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information. These statements relate to future events or NeonMind’s future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on NeonMind’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. Actual future results may differ materially. In particular, NeonMind’s drug development plans, its ability to retain key personnel, and its expectation as to the development of its intellectual property and other steps in its preclinical and clinical drug development constitute forward-looking information. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those contemplated by forward-looking information. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof. NeonMind disclaims any intention or obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be expressly required by applicable securities laws.

BETTER PLANT ADDS SEZZLE TO BRING ‘BUY NOW, PAY LATER’ PAYMENT SOLUTIONS TO ITS ECOMMERCE PLATFORM

Vancouver, B.C. – May 4, 2021: Better Plant Sciences Inc. (CSE: PLNT) (OTCQB: VEGGF) (FSE: YG3) (“Better Plant”) or (the “Company”), a wellness company that makes and sells plant-based products, has engaged Sezzle, a fintech company that enables “buy now, pay later” payments, for its jusubar.com eCommerce platform.

Sezzle enables customers to amortize their purchase to their debit card, bank account, or credit card over four interest-free payments with no credit checks. The payment solution is gaining major traction as it provides a sense of affordability, giving customers an incentive to purchase larger ticket items with four smaller payments over a six-week timeline.

“We are pleased to be adopting this progressive payment solution for our Jusu Bar customers,” says Penny White, CEO of Better Plant. “We understand that modern consumers prefer more flexible and innovative payment solutions. Our goal is to deliver an incredible experience through all touchpoints of the consumer journey.”

As of 2020, Sezzle is the highest-rated Buy Now, Pay Later platform, and has amassed nearly 2 million active customers with more than 16,000 retail partners.

According to CGK National Research Study from April 2020, 69% of millennials say they would try shopping at a new store if it offered installment payment plans.

“Jusu Bar is an ideal brand for us to complete a trial run of Sezzle’s platform. The juice cleanses are a bigger ticket item, and splitting payments into four interest-free installments may encourage more first-time consumers to try the product,” added White. “Plus, because Sezzle does not impact the customer’s credit, and the company still gets paid in full. It is a win-win situation.”

Sezzle announced on March 29, 2021 that it was certified as a B Corp. Companies that are B Corp certified have met specific standards relating to how the company’s profits and resources are used to support a public benefit. B Corps are for-profit companies that consider the needs of broader constituents of stakeholders including community, employees, and society. B Corp Certification involves measuring a company’s entire social and environmental performance by evaluating how its operations and business model impact the workers, community, environment, and customers.

 

About Better Plant:

Better Plant harnesses plant intelligence and leverages modern science to offer sustainable, plant-based products that are better for health and better for the earth. It makes and sells over 90 proprietary products, all made with 100% natural ingredients, under the brands Jusu, Urban Juve and Wright & Well. It has a direct-to-consumer platform for refrigerated goods that offers easy online ordering and convenient home delivery in select cities in Alberta and BC. Better Plant operates Jusu Bar, a quick serve restaurant alternative in Victoria, BC, which serves up fresh, healthy, and nutritious options with a focus on Jusu cold-pressed juices. Jusubar.com offers home delivery of refrigerated plant-based beverages consisting of cold-pressed juices and packaged juice cleanses. Through its Shopify enabled eCommerce sites getjusu.com and urbanjuve.com, Better Plant sells plant-based personal care products, including skin care, hair care and body care. Jusu also has a line of plant-based all-natural home cleaning products that are sold to cleaning companies, retailers and sold directly to consumers.  Better Plant also offers operational, financial, and other services to companies with businesses that align with Better Plant’s mission to help create a better world. Better Plant incubated NeonMind Biosciences Inc., which sells medicinal mushroom infused coffees and is developing drugs with psychedelic ingredients to treat obesity and to suppress appetite.

For more information on Better Plant, visit betterplantsciences.com or follow @betterplantsciences on Instagram.

 

Penny White, President & CEO

penny@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

Investor Relations:

Alexandra Dumanski

invest@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

Sales Inquiries:

Amber Allen, Head of Sales

amber@betterplantsciences.com

604-808-8118

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this news release.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward looking statements”) under applicable Canadian securities legislation.  Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates, forecasts, beliefs and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to: risks related to the development, testing, licensing, brand development, availability of packaging, intellectual property protection, reduced global commerce and reduced access to raw materials and other supplies due to the spread of COVID-19, the potential for not acquiring any rights as a result of the patent  application and any products making use of the intellectual property may be ineffective or the company may be unsuccessful in commercializing them; and other approvals will be required before commercial exploitation of the intellectual property can happen.  Demand for the company’s products, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals where applicable, and the state of the capital markets.  Better Plant cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements provided by Better Plant, as such forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future results or performance and actual results may differ materially. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Better Plant expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

BETTER PLANT LAUNCHES JUSU LABS FOR INFLUENCER AND CELEBRITY PARTNERSHIPS

Vancouver, B.C. – April 22 2021: Better Plant Sciences Inc. (CSE: PLNT) (OTCQB: VEGGF) (FSE: YG3) (“Better Plant”) or (the “Company”), a wellness company that develops and sells plant-based products, announces the launch of Jusu Labs, a division of Better Plant dedicated to partnering with celebrities and other influencers to create additional revenue streams by selling healthy and sustainable co-branded products to their audiences.

Better Plant has over 500 plant-based formulas ready for production, including personal care products and food and beverage formulas.  Products can be launched through Better Plant’s trusted Jusu brand, as a white label, or as a featured brand under the Jusu label. Influencers can take advantage of Jusu’s production facility, and its eCommerce platform and fulfillment network to launch products quickly and efficiently.

Better Plant is working with Mieux Digital Agency (“Mieux”), experts in all aspects of marketing, branding, eCommerce, affiliate programs, and influencer programs. The Company has engaged Mieux specifically to increase brand awareness and gain access to prospective celebrity influencers, as part of its new division, “Jusu Labs”.

“This partnership with Mieux will be a way for Better Plant to continue to reach more potential customers who resonate with the brand’s values and messaging via aligned celebrity influencers. In particular, influencers that align with plant-based, healthy products,” says Better Plant’s Vice President of Marketing, Gabriel Villablanca. “We know there are celebrities who want to support these kinds of initiatives, especially by supporting products they love. Our partnership will allow us to work together to find these partners and potentially create new lines of products that do that.”

Mieux previously set up a well-publicized collaboration with Jusu and Wu-Tang Clan’s contemporary fashion and vegan accessories line, 36 Chambers. The campaign featured Jusu’s all-natural plant-based hand sanitizer, aptly named ‘Protect Ya Hands’, which was featured in publications such as Hypebeast, Complex, Pitchfork and NME.

“We couldn’t be more excited for our partnership with Better Plant,” said Nik Topolovec, President of Mieux Digital. “The world is looking for plant-based product solutions and Better Plant is uniquely positioned to help folks with influence bring their plant-based products to market. By bridging the gap, we are hoping to provide celebrities with unique products and development opportunities that can help them build their businesses, personal brands and bring wellness offerings to their fans. The future is incredibly bright in this space!”

With the increased exposure of celebrity endorsements and its partnerships with trusted wholesalers in globalized marketplaces, Jusu is well positioned to attract retailers globally.

 

About Better Plant:

Better Plant harnesses plant intelligence and leverages modern science to offer sustainable, plant-based products that are better for health and better for the earth. It makes and sells over 90 proprietary products, all made with 100% natural ingredients, under the brands Jusu, Urban Juve and Wright & Well. It has a direct-to-consumer platform for refrigerated goods that offers easy online ordering and convenient home delivery in select cities in Alberta and BC. Better Plant operates Jusu Bar, a quick serve restaurant alternative in Victoria, BC, which serves up fresh, healthy, and nutritious options with a focus on Jusu cold-pressed juices. Jusubar.com offers home delivery of refrigerated plant-based beverages consisting of cold-pressed juices and packaged juice cleanses. Through its Shopify enabled eCommerce sites getjusu.com and urbanjuve.com, Better Plant sells plant-based personal care products, including skin care, hair care, body care and baby care. Jusu also has a line of plant-based all-natural home cleaning products that are sold to cleaning companies, retailers and sold directly to consumers.  Better Plant also offers operational, financial, and other services to companies with businesses that align with Better Plant’s mission to help create a better world. Better Plant incubated NeonMind Biosciences Inc., which sells medicinal mushroom infused coffees and is developing drugs with psychedelic ingredients to treat obesity and to suppress appetite.

For more information on Better Plant, visit betterplantsciences.com or follow @betterplantsciences on Instagram.

 

Penny White, President & CEO

penny@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

Investor Relations:

Alexandra Dumanski

invest@betterplantsciences.com

1-833-515-2677

 

Sales Inquiries:

Amber Allen, Head of Sales

amber@betterplantsciences.com

604-808-8118

 

The Canadian Securities Exchange has not reviewed, approved or disapproved the contents of this news release.

 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements (collectively, “forward looking statements”) under applicable Canadian securities legislation.  Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of estimates, forecasts, beliefs and assumptions that, while considered reasonable, are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results and future events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Such risks, uncertainties and factors include, but are not limited to: risks related to the development, testing, licensing, brand development, availability of packaging, intellectual property protection, reduced global commerce and reduced access to raw materials and other supplies due to the spread of COVID-19, the potential for not acquiring any rights as a result of the patent  application and any products making use of the intellectual property may be ineffective or the company may be unsuccessful in commercializing them; and other approvals will be required before commercial exploitation of the intellectual property can happen.  Demand for the company’s products, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties, delay or failure to receive board or regulatory approvals where applicable, and the state of the capital markets.  Better Plant cautions readers not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements provided by Better Plant, as such forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future results or performance and actual results may differ materially. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Better Plant expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements containing any forward-looking information, or the factors or assumptions underlying them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.