PlantX Expands Northern California Presence, Secures Initial Purchase Order from Palace Market for Little West Cold-Pressed Juices
— Leading Specialty Grocer Adds Little West Products, Establishing Market Presence in Marin County –
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — May 30, 2023 — PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: 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 its Little West cold-pressed juice brand has received an initial purchase order from Palace Market, a woman-owned and operated full service natural and specialty grocery store serving the town of Point Reyes Station and the surrounding West Marin coast. The order establishes Little West’s presence in the vibrant and growing Northern California vegan market.
Led by a visionary team of women entrepreneurs, Palace Market is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and diversity within the natural food industry. In addition, Palace Market holds memberships in INFRA (Independent Natural Food Retailers Assoc.) and the Good Food Merchants Alliance, two esteemed organizations known for their commitment to supporting independent, sustainable, and socially responsible food businesses. These affiliations highlight Palace Market’s dedication to fostering a thriving ecosystem of local, ethical food choices for their customers. As part of this milestone, Palace Market plans to arrange tastings and demos once the opening order has landed, providing an opportunity for customers to experience the refreshing flavors of Little West’s exquisite cold-pressed juices firsthand.
“Having already established a strong foothold in Southern California, Little West is now breaking into the Northern California market with Palace Market,” commented Lorne Rapkin, PlantX CEO. “For more than 100 years, Palace Market has been the go-to source for specialty and organic products in West Marin, creating an optimal environment for our popular juice varieties. The vegan community in Northern California, and especially Marin County, is exceptional, and we are excited to bring new beverage options to this market.”
Acquired by PlantX in May 2021, wholly-owned subsidiary Little West, LLC (“Little West”) is a California-based cold-pressed juice company that offers a wide range of beverages and products that emphasize health and wellness with a focus on locally sourced, high-quality, and fresh ingredients. Little West is the realized vision of Cassandra Troy and Andrew Walker, who launched the business in 2013 with the aim of inspiring healthier lifestyles for all and making the world a greener place. Since being acquired by PlantX, Little West has added new products and consumer-friendly bundles, driving revenue growth.
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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Chief Executive Officer
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