ORAGIN’s Plant-Based Cheese Brand ‘Future of Cheese’ Goes Viral on Social Media With Over 300,000 Views in 24 Hours

Prior to the anticipated launch of its e-commerce store, Future of Cheese achieves official viral status on the popular social platform TikTok, confirming that the interest and demand for plant-based cheese products continue to grow.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Oragin Foods Inc. (“ORAGIN” or the “Company”) (TSXV: OG) (OTCQX: OGGFF) (FRA: 9CW) is excited to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Future of Cheese Inc. (“Future of Cheese” or the “Company”), has gone viral on the social media platform TikTok, renowned for starting many culinary trends, with its star product: Plant-Based Ripened Brie. A video showcasing the Company’s Plant-Based Ripened Brie was posted by one of its retailers on TikTok and to date has received over 300,000 views, being the account’s best performing post.

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The trending post has been directly correlated with the growing demand for the Company’s products by new retailers and customers alike. “This is not the first time that our products have been trending on social media by the many influencers that love, support and share posts about them,” stated Jen Wojtaszek, President of Future of Cheese. “These viral posts prove that people want to learn more about sustainable and dairy-free alternatives, and we are excited to be at the forefront of this incredible and fast-growing market.”

About Oragin Foods Inc.

Oragin Foods Inc. (TSXV: OG) (OTCQX: OGGFF) (FRA: 9CW) is a Canadian multi-pronged food company, where new and innovative food and beverage brands are developed, acquired, grown and commercialized through a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Division. The company also houses a Retail Division, which owns and operates one of Canada’s leading natural and organic food retailers Organic Garage. For more information please visit the ORAGIN website at www.oragin.com.

About Future of Cheese Inc.

The Future of Cheese Inc. is a Canadian plant-based cheese innovator and manufacturer led by one of the world’s best and recognized cheese makers, along with one of Canada’s top chefs, and supported by a team of science minds and sustainability experts. Utilizing unique aging and manufacturing processes, a well-established distribution network and high-profile marketing channels, the Company is set to disrupt the rapidly growing plant-based dairy alternatives market, paving the way for the future of plant-based dairy alternatives! For more information please visit the Future of Cheese website at www.futureofcheese.com.

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