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at 8:45 AM on Thursday, February 4th, 2021
Announced the expansion of the Company’s popular plant subscription platform Bloomboxclub Limited to Germany .
“We are really excited to be rolling Bloombox Club out into Germany ,” said Dr. Katie Cooper , Bloombox Club founder. “The German plant market is ripe for a player like Bloombox Club. More than that, for us as a business it makes sense as we will get the chance to attract new customers while using our current supply chain that is already set up to deliver into other European countries.”
VANCOUVER, BC , Feb. 4, 2021 – PlantX Life Inc. (the ” Company ” or ” PlantX “) (CSE: VEGA ) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) is pleased to announce the expansion of the Company’s popular plant subscription platform Bloomboxclub Limited ( “Bloombox Club” ) to Germany .
Bloombox Club, which was acquired by the Company in November 2020 , is expanding its popular indoor plant subscription platform to Germany . Bloombox Club will launch under the new domain, https://bloomboxclub.de/ in Germany and will offer the same features that made Bloombox Club successful in the United Kingdom . These features will include its plant subscription service, extensive indoor plant selection, plant care and self-care packages, and a wide variety of pots and accessories.
“We are really excited to be rolling Bloombox Club out into Germany ,” said Dr. Katie Cooper , Bloombox Club founder. “The German plant market is ripe for a player like Bloombox Club. More than that, for us as a business it makes sense as we will get the chance to attract new customers while using our current supply chain that is already set up to deliver into other European countries.”
Dr. Katie Cooper founded Bloombox Club in the United Kingdom in 2015 after she saw positive results with clients after introducing plants to her therapeutic practice as a psychologist. Over the past few years, Bloombox Club has grown into a thriving business, has delivered over 55,000 plants to over 24,000 customers across the UK, and achieved a high 4.4 star rating on Trustpilot. Bloombox Club products are packaged in environmentally conscious material and delivered across the United Kingdom using courier firms.
Cooper and her team will continue to operate Bloombox Club as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, while leveraging the e-commerce and technical expertise of PlantX to drive higher conversions and accelerate expansion into Germany . PlantX continues to expand with its partnerships, brick-and mortar locations, and domains throughout Canada , the United States and the Israel .
“We truly believe in Bloombox Club and the importance of indoor plants as a vertical for our company,” said Julia Frank , PlantX CEO. “It is remarkable to watch them grow their platform and expand into new and exciting territories.”
If you think it’s too late in the year to get planting, think again. Gardening experts suggest planting certain trees, flowers, grass, produce and flower bulbs in the fall for maximum output, come spring. This all does heavily depend on the specific plant, however, as well as your location and climate so do some research to be sure. Now, as much as we miss the smell of Home Depot’s garden center, making fewer non-essential trips to crowded stores is key to keeping cases of you-know-what down. Instead, take advantage of these great online plant delivery and garden box services that will send seeds, seedlings, flower bulbs, chutes and even full-grown plants along with instructions for care, gardening accessories and safe growing chemicals to your door.
Indoor plants are always in season, of course, and these online plant marketplaces stock potted plants, ferns, flowers and succulents a-plenty that will brighten any corner, shelf or window sill. You can buy common and exotic plants, both as well tropical plants and most of them in a variety of sizes — from mini cacti to large plants that will anchor an entire room. Better yet, these popular online plant vendors like Bloomscape and The Sill tell you which plants are hard to kill in case plant-care is not your forte.
For the green-thumbed, buying quality seeds, bulbs and chutes online from these plant and garden box subscription services will help maximize your garden’s yield. Many of them function as sprawling online bulb, plant and seed marketplaces, but if you’re indecisive like me, you can simply input your growing goals and sign up for a monthly subscription and receive shipments of flowering plants, seeds, bulbs and gardening gear sent to your home. Every garden is different, of course, and so most of these plant delivery and garden subscription services take steps to find out both what you’d like to grow and where you plan to grow it. Whether it’s pretty flowers and houseplants or outdoor plants and produce you want, they will tailor your plant delivery to help you nail the garden of your dreams.
Don’t have an outdoor growing space or garden at all? Don’t worry: There is a slew of urban gardens and mini-farm stands designed to function without any earth or even access to regular sun. These nifty indoor grow systems like AeroGrow and LettuceGrow use self-contained seed pods and chutes to avoid messy soil situations. Some even come with their own synthetic lighting to sprout plants, produce, herbs and fresh flowers in the most unlikely of growing environments.
No matter your setup or situation, there is a home garden service that will help you hone your green thumb or make an ideal gift for an aspiring gardener on your holiday list. Check out the best online plant delivery services, garden box subscriptions available in 2020.
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This online marketplace likes to think of itself as a vegan version of Amazon. PlantX caries a sprawling inventory of plant-based products, including a variety of indoor house plants and succulents. It’s all reasonably priced too, with most clocking in under $50 and some small plants for as little as $6. What’s nice about PlantX is you can tack other items, including ready-to-eat, plant-based meals, to your order.
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at 12:27 PM on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
PlantX, a driving force for healthy online shopping is the growing impact of the plant-based community.
PlantX was born from a combination of the need for education in plant-based living and eating, and co-founder Sean Dollinger’s 20 plus years background in e-commerce
The concept, a one-stop-shop with more than 10,000 plant-based products that ship all over Canada and the USA, was created by merging the two to make a plant-based lifestyle more accessible to all
Besides COVID-19, climate change is one of the biggest challenges we’re facing this decade, but the good news is there is ample opportunity for innovation. Some companies have caught on, proving that some segments of the economy are actually thriving under the circumstances. Such is the case for sustainable and plant-based online grocery stores.
Sustainability focused products are growing 5.6 times faster than other products and generating the highest growth in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. One such enterprise is Trashless, a growing concept that delivers responsibly sourced products from local and national purveyors – from staples like grains and flours to pizza kits, dog food and personal care products – through a zero-waste process.
Trashless promotes sustainability by packaging items in multi-use glass and metal containers that are picked up, sanitized and reused. Everything is delivered right to your door observing safe social distance practices.
Trashless is now offering pizza kits made with locally-milled flour, organic vegetables and … [+] Trashless
Based in Austin, Texas, Trashless works with popular local producers such as Third Coast Coffee, Easy Tiger, Johnson’s Backyard Garden, Connie Jo Kirk and many others, making their goods either waste-free or more sustainable by upcycling packaging that can’t be reused or recycled.
“At the beginning of the pandemic, our customer base doubled, then tripled, as many were forced to change the way they shop for food,” says Yogesh Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO of Trashless. “Our service provides a safe solution for consumers, and much needed support for local makers who may not be able to meet their customers face to face right now. We provide the technology and infrastructure to procure, sell and deliver goods throughout Austin and have a passion for supporting local makers looking for avenues to reach customers and to make their processes more sustainable.”
Trashless has recently added a line of high-end pet products, as well as Magic Pizza Kits and a CO2 for You program as a convenient, affordable and environmentally friendly way to make your drinks fizzy, cutting out the long-distance transport and packaging and keeping cans and bottles out of the waste bin. Pizza is the food most often ordered for delivery, and pizza boxes aren’t recyclable because of the grease they soak up. Two billion pizza boxes are used in the U.S. alone each year.
As part of the CO2 for You line, Trashless offers artisanal syrup options from Austin’s a.k.a … [+]
Last year, Trashless began a StartEngine campaign to raise capital for expansion within Texas in early 2021, with goals for national growth in the second half of 2021. “We continue to grow rapidly, and are focused on building out our products and services to cover all household needs in a zero-waste way, providing exceptional customer service, scaling to other geographies and building the technology to support it all,” says Sharma.
“Local food used to be considered expensive, but we’ve been able to bring in efficiencies through technology and operations to help bring those costs down and with the added convenience and sustainability of those items not having to travel far. More people than ever are relying on subscription meal kits and takeout, which unfortunately increases the amount of single-use plastic that often doesn’t get recycled. “The time for sustainable grocers is now.”
Ben Simon, a former international campaigns consultant, wanted to combine his love of food and travel with his eco-conscious lifestyle. He focused on finding solutions to help people eat outside of the dominant industrial system and become more invested in producers who are making delicious products that are also beneficial for humanity and the planet. Last November he launched Ben to Table, a monthly subscription service that offers sustainable pantry ingredients from all over the world paired with inspirational ideas for both meat and plant-based eating.
Ben Simon founded Ben to Table as a means to share his love for world cuisines and sustainability.
“It started as a shift from the career I had built in issue advocacy; I’d done a bunch of work on food systems with Greenpeace, and one of the things we always talked about was how to help the folks producing food the ‘right’ – in an ecologically and socially beneficial – way to find more demand and customers. I wanted to see if I could be a part of making that happen,” says Simon.
Ben to Table is all about bringing home cooks the best pantry ingredients available through three different subscriptions with options for vegetarians, meat and plant-based eaters. The Pantry Essentials offers basics like heirloom beans, grits, grains and more from producers like Rancho Gordo, Geechie Boy, and Maine Grains, while Taste the World is an exploration of a different culture’s cuisine each month. Past months have focused on Ethiopia, Persia, Peru, Thailand, Sichuan, Greece and more, with Oaxaca and Andalucia coming this year. The Ben to Table Box puts both elements together.
Taste of Greece is Ben to Table’s flagship box from the Taste the World subscription. Rachel Steiner
“We’ve seen growth due to Covid,” says Simon. “Lots of folks looking for ways to keep the home-cooked meals interesting.”
Another driving force for healthy online shopping is the growing impact of the plant-based community. PlantX was born from a combination of the need for education in plant-based living and eating, and co-founder Sean Dollinger’s 20 plus years background in e-commerce. The concept, a one-stop-shop with more than 10,000 plant-based products that ship all over Canada and the USA, was created by merging the two to make a plant-based lifestyle more accessible to all.
“I’ve developed many successful e-commerce companies, but PlantX is different. This time, it is about giving back and helping people live healthier and happier lives through plant-based living,” says Dollinger. “Before the pandemic, online grocery shopping was already on the rise, so it only makes sense that this vertical took off during lockdown. Of course, we must compete against Amazon, Instacart and many other big players, but offering consumers the peace of mind of knowing that everything on the PlantX platform is 100% plant-based gives us a competitive advantage.”
PlantX co-founder Sean Dollinger wants to share his successful plant-based lifestyle with everyone. MARC ROCHETTE
Since PlantX has so many different verticals, it has seen tremendous growth from every angle. In addition to offering meal and indoor plant deliveries, plans are underway to expand the product lines to include cosmetics, clothing and its own water brand. At the beginning of the pandemic, people were having fun cooking at home with their families or in their bubbles. However, the novelty of cooking and cleaning started waning as the lockdown grew longer.
“Being able to order unique, healthy, pre-portioned meals directly to their home each week is something people are gravitating toward,” says Dollinger. “We have also noticed that by switching up our menu every 2 weeks, our customer base has continued to grow rapidly.”
In addition, their indoor plant sales have also taken off. Since the pandemic began, consumers have become even more health-conscious, so bringing plants indoors to clean the air, provide oxygen and help ease anxiety has changed the indoor plant industry. “We never thought that selling plants online would be this profitable.”
From fresh pressed juices to staples and even live indoor plants, PlantX is a one-stop shop for … [+] PlantX
“We always say that there is absolutely no judgment when it comes to PlantX. Of course, we are 100% plant-based, but we love how inviting the platform is. You can eat a steak for dinner, and then have some of our PlantX meals for lunch the very next day. We’re just here to help you add more plant-based options into your daily routine and to educate anyone and everyone that wants to learn.
We wanted to create a community around PlantX, and we believe that helping people during these unprecedented times through sharing recipes and plant-based knowledge is one of the most rewarding aspect. Through the combination of our web-based recipes and YouTube content, education about plant-based living is even more accessible to anyone and everyone that wants to learn.”
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at 8:47 AM on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021
Announced its charitable partnership with After-School All-Stars, a national non-profit organization in the United States that provides free and comprehensive programs designed to keep children safe, healthy, and to help them succeed in school and in life.
After-School All-Stars serves over 80,000 students in a typical school year, including 91% youth of colour, and 82% who qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program .
VANCOUVER, BC , Feb. 2, 2021 – PlantX Life Inc. (the ” Company ” or ” PlantX “) (CSE: VEGA ) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) is pleased to announce its charitable partnership with After-School All-Stars, a national non-profit organization in the United States that provides free and comprehensive programs designed to keep children safe, healthy, and to help them succeed in school and in life.
After-School All-Stars serves over 80,000 students in a typical school year, including 91% youth of colour, and 82% who qualify for the Federal Free or Reduced Lunch Program . After-School All-Stars participants live in communities hit hardest by COVID-19 and those most affected by systemic racism. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 35 million people, including 10 million children struggled with food insecurity in the United States . As a result of the pandemic, the amount of people effected increased to 50 million people, including 17 million children. Despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, After-School All-Stars has continued to provide youth the opportunities to learn from caring mentors, experience positive outlets to address social-emotional needs, and participate in virtual experiences where youth share their voices, hone creative skills, and emerge as the next generation of leaders and advocates. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the organization has also served over 550,000 meals, completed thousands of community wellness checks on families, and continued to provide virtual, hybrid and in-person programming to students across the United States .
The partnership with After-School All-Stars is aligned with PlantX’s vision to make a difference and support communities in living healthier lives. PlantX will aim to facilitate donations to the organization to support students and their families during the pandemic and beyond. PlantX customers are now able to donate to After-School All-Stars before they submit their online payment on the Company’s U.S. and Canadian e-commerce platforms, www.PlantX.com & www.PlantX.ca .
“At PlantX, it is part of our mission and values to improve the world and invest in the next generation,” said Sean Dollinger , PlantX founder. “In these unprecedented times and beyond, we are proud of supporting After-School All-Stars and the students it serves to live better lives. We are committed to giving back in the best ways we can and contribute to the wellbeing of the communities that surround us.”
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at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021
As many of you have been watching the astounding rise of GameStop (GME:NASDAQ) it’s hard not to take notice of a company whose stock has had a 52-week low of $2.57 to a recent high of $380.
You may ask what a Fortune 500 company and a digital-first omni-channel retailer who offers games and entertainment products in its over 5,000 stores and comprehensive e-commerce properties across 10 countries has in common with PlantX Life Inc. (the “Company” or “PlantX”) (VEGA:CSE) (PLTXF:OTC) an online/ brick and mortar one-stop-shop for everything plant-based has in common…
It’s simple. Ryan Cohen, GameStop (GME:NASDAQ) inside shareholder, Board Member and… Sean Dollinger, founder of PlantX Life (VEGA:CSE) (PLTXF:OTC). The relationship runs deep. Ryan Cohen and Sean Dollinger were 50/50 partners on 3 .coms. After the three websites, Cohen went on to start Chewy.com and Dollinger went on to start Namaste Technologies. Cohen exited Chewy.com with a highly publicized sale to (Petsmart (PETM: NASDAQ), Dollinger brought Namaste Technologies to a $1.2B market cap.
In August of 2020, Ryan Cohen stepped into GameStop (GME:NASDAQ), took a sizable position in the company (~12%) and obtained 3 board seats. The stock instantly attracted a cult-like following. As a result, the company’s shares went from $4 to over $380.
Sean Dollinger founded PlantX in December 2019. As of April 2020 the Company had no revenue to speak of. Fast forward 8 months to December 2020 and PlantX Life (VEGA:CSE) (PLTXF:OTC) generated gross monthly revenue of over $1M for the month. It’s interesting to point out that Cohen and Dollinger have very similar prowess especially within the e-commerce space. After-all, they learned everything about e-commerce together, and then went on their own paths to both build billion dollar e-commerce companies using the strategies they learned together.
PlantX Life (VEGA:CSE) (PLTXF:OTC) maintains a first mover advantage as the first (known) public company fully focused on the plant-based e-commerce space. The Company exhibits strong fundamentals with cash on balance sheet, no debt, low CapEx requirements and diverse revenue streams. The Company operates in three high-growth industries – the plant-based, e-commerce/technology and consumer-packaged goods sectors. PlantX continues strides for global reach with their intent to list on Nasdaq, evidence of the company’s commitment to investor accessibility and corporate growth.
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at 5:10 PM on Monday, January 25th, 2021
The paradigm shifting, parabolic growth of plant based foods and a plant based life is unstoppable, with the plant-based food market alone expected to reach $74.2 billion by 2027.
Most companies would be ecstatic with that growth year-over-year, let alone sequential monthly growth …. and $VEGA is just getting started, with a line up of plant based products and services that includes:
Plant Based Meal Delivery (20 meals)
Plant Based Snack Products
Plant Based Pet foods
Plant Based Restaurant Locator
Plant Based Recipes
Plant Based Essentials …. Like Chocolate (Essential? You Bet)
And …… Plant Based …. PLANTS (It’s A BIG Business!)
From an operations point of view, VEGA is already in full swing and growing FAST
Already Operating In Canada
US Online Operations Kick Off With $USD 25M MIN of PlantX products YEAR 1
6% Royalty Fee to PlantX on gross USA revenues
US Bricks & Mortar with San Diego flagship store
£8 million Acquisition of Bloombox In The UK, generating millions in revenue
If you believe in the massive paradigm shift towards plant based foods and more, be sure to watch and share this great interview with PlantX Life Founder, Sean Dollinger.
You won’t just learn about a great small cap company, you’ll also learn how to live a healthier, tastier life.
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at 8:45 AM on Monday, January 25th, 2021
Common shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through The Depository Trust Company in the United States
“We are thrilled with obtaining DTC eligibility, as it represents an important step forward in increasing liquidity, broadening our shareholder base and building a strong presence for our company within the US capital markets sphere”, said Julia Frank , PlantX CEO.
VANCOUVER, BC , Jan. 25, 2021 PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA ) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) (” PlantX ” or the ” Company “) is pleased to announce today that its common shares are now eligible for electronic clearing and settlement through The Depository Trust Company (” DTC “) in the United States . The Company’s common shares are quoted in the United States on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol “PLTXF.”
DTC is a subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, a United States company that manages the electronic clearing and settlement of publicly-traded companies. Securities that are eligible to be electronically cleared and settled through DTC are considered “DTC eligible.” This electronic method of clearing securities speeds up the receipt of stock and cash and thus accelerates the settlement process for investors and brokers, enabling the stock to be traded over a much wider selection of brokerage firms.
In addition to trading in the United States on the OTCQB Venture Market, the Company’s common shares will continue to trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol “VEGA” and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol “WNT1.”
“We are thrilled with obtaining DTC eligibility, as it represents an important step forward in increasing liquidity, broadening our shareholder base and building a strong presence for our company within the US capital markets sphere”, said Julia Frank , PlantX CEO.
2021 Will Be The Year That Plant-Based Foods Will Finally Go Mainstream
According to a recent report by consultancy firm, AT Kearney, the global vegan food market was valued at $14.2 billion in 2018, and is expected to reach $31.4 billion by 2026.
And, as interest and sales grow, customers are becoming more discerning, health conscious, and are scrutinizing the calories and nutritional value of meat-free products as closely as they would when buying meat.
Veganuary 2021 comes at the end of a spectacular twelve months for veganism in the US. Vegan food sections have become fixtures of every grocery store – something that was unthinkable, even two years ago. Prior to the pandemic, the US was already one of the fastest growing vegan markets in the world: that trend has only accelerated since.
A survey, conducted earlier this year by Gallup, found that 77% of Americans had reduced their meat consumption in the past twelve months. The subsequent outbreak and change wrought by Covid-19 has intensified interest still further – to the point that almost six in ten Americans now report that they are ‘transitioning to a more flexitarian, or semi-vegetarian, diet”.
The theories on why Covid is accelerating demand for plant-based options are varied; we believe it’s because lockdown has given us all time to reflect on our food choices and their socio environmental impact, has brought fitness and well-being into sharp focus, and has given more time for cooking at home – where we can more easily control what we eat. The health and environmental implications of eating meat were already a concern for many. The pandemic has reminded us that viruses can leap across species barriers – bringing home the long-term risks of meat.
For retailers and vegan food suppliers, it’s becoming a crowded but profitable market. According to a recent report by consultancy firm, AT Kearney, the global vegan food market was valued at $14.2 billion in 2018, and is expected to reach $31.4 billion by 2026. And, as interest and sales grow, customers are becoming more discerning, health conscious, and are scrutinizing the calories and nutritional value of meat-free products as closely as they would when buying meat.
For plant-based meats, customers expect products to closely replicate the taste and texture of conventional meat (a common complaint amongst those who have tried to switch). In 2021, Heura will be introducing the first plant-based meat burger made with extra virgin olive oil which has the fatty texture of meat but 84% less saturated fat than the first generation of plant-based products, achieved by creating a ‘fat analogue’ which resembles and preserves the juiciness of meat while reducing the amount of fat from oils.
There is a growing bounty of options for consumers on the shelves. As has happened with plant-based milk, we will also see more diversity on plant-based meat sources to replace those with animal protein. Today, plant-based products are predominantly soy-based and pea-based, but the next generation could be made from lentils, chickpeas and sunflower seeds.
Where we buy this food will change, too. In the same way that Pret a Manger introduced veggie-only sandwich shops, I predict that the fast food giants will open dedicated ‘meat alternative’ restaurants.
Grocery stores will change, as well. They won’t have a separate vegan aisle – they’ll put plant-based products alongside meat and perhaps start multi-buy offers (currently rarer on plant-based food), which will make them more of an attractive option for customers to try.
So, as we move in a new, and hopefully less turbulent year, it’s clear that plant-based products are becoming mainstream. The recent announcement by McDonald’s, the world’s biggest burger chain, that it is to launch its first plant-based burger, exemplifies this. When we look back at 2020, it may seem like a crucial turning point: the moment when plant-based products went from “alternative” to “successor” foods.
New vertical will enhance the home-meal delivery service by cultivating a subscription-based “set and forget” option for consumers to have as many as 5 full days’ worth of nutritionally-balanced meals delivered to their door.
VANCOUVER, BC , Jan. 19, 2021 – PlantX Life Inc. (the ” Company ” or ” PlantX “) (CSE: VEGA ) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) is pleased to announce the addition of meal programs to the current meal delivery services already available on https://plantx.ca/plant-based-meal-delivery/ .
The new vertical will enhance the home-meal delivery service by cultivating a subscription-based “set and forget” option for consumers to have as many as 5 full days’ worth of nutritionally-balanced meals delivered to their door. The meal programs are provided in partnership with “Upmeals” and delivered from their HAACP-certified production facility. These meals will be curated by Ms. Amy Gensel RD , CSNC and will be positioned as a simple way to incorporate healthy and nutritious meals for the PlantX community.
As part of this announcement, PlantX is pleased to welcome Ms. Gensel to the PlantX Medical Advisory Board. Ms. Gensel is a registered dietitian that specializes in nutrition support at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. She has a passion for wellness and is also a group fitness instructor. Ms. Gensel brings 15 years of experience as a registered dietitian to the Medical Advisory Board and believes that nutrition plays a crucial role in disease treatment and prevention.
“We couldn’t be happier to have Amy on the Medical Advisory Board and helping us curate the meal programs. We’re committed to educating the public about healthy living, and this is another step in the journey”, said PlantX CEO, Julia Frank . “PlantX is focused on creating the ultimate customer experience that provides customers with flexibility for their food delivery options. PlantX meals will still be able to be ordered à la carte, but customers will now have the option to pre-order in 3 or 5-day quantities. This enhanced meal delivery service provides freedom from the hassle of cooking and meal-preparation”.
“I’m so excited to be able to help curate healthy, plant-based meals for the PlantX community,” said Ms. Gensel. “True fitness and health begins with what we put in our bodies.”
