Organic Garage Partners With Leading Specialty Food Provider to Expand Its Successful Hand-Picked Partner Program

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Organic Garage Ltd. (TSXV: OG, OTCQX: OGGFF) announces a partnership with Toronto's Cheese Boutique, adding gourmet offerings to its Junction store and eventually all locations. Cheese Boutique, established in 1970, will provide house-aged cheeses and curated goods through in-store kiosks. This collaboration aims to enhance customer experience and diversify product offerings. CEO Matt Lurie emphasizes that the partnership differentiates Organic Garage in the marketplace.

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• New partnership with Cheese Boutique enhances product offerings.
• Cheese Boutique's gourmet products expected to attract customers.
• Expansion of the Hand-Picked Partner program aligns with growth strategy.

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Organic Garage Ltd. (“Organic Garage” or the “Company”)(TSXV: OG, OTCQX: OGGFF, FRA: 9CW1), one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers, is pleased to announce Toronto’s renowned Cheese Boutique as the newest addition to its roster of Hand-Picked Partners, launching at the Company’s Junction store immediately, followed by all remaining locations shortly after.

Cheese Boutique is a gourmet food emporium, owned and operated by the Pristine family since its inception in 1970. “Transforming something good into something great” is Cheese Boutique’s foundational philosophy and Afrim Pristine, co-founder of Organic Garage’s recent acquisition, Future of Cheese, will provide a curated selection of house-aged cheeses and cured meats, as well as branded dry goods. Cheese Boutique is the latest partner in Organic Garage’s popular food concept that allows select vendors to sell unique, ready-made and specialized foods to customers through small-footprint, in-store kiosks.

“This partnership with Organic Garage is a natural one for us; it’s a fun place to shop and fits with the curated and exciting environment we’ve created for customers at our own store,” stated Cheese Boutique’s maître fromager, Afrim Pristine. “I am excited to share the joy that cheese brings me and showcase some of the world’s most amazing cheeses to the customers of Organic Garage.”

Organic Garage will continue to explore opportunities with recognized vendors to further expand the Hand-Picked Partner program and enhance the in-store shopping experience for its customers. The Company intends to increase its current “A to Z” organic and natural products selection with the future additions of specialty breads, prepared foods and plants & flowers.

“I am pleased to extend our partnership with Cheese Boutique and continue the growth of our Hand-Picked Partner Program,” said Organic Garage CEO Matt Lurie. “Cheese Boutique’s knowledge and the curation of the selection offered in Organic Garage ensures a unique shopping experience for our customers and further differentiates Organic Garage from our competition.”

About Cheese Boutique

Cheese Boutique is a gourmet emporium and has been supplying Toronto with succulent selections for over 47 years. In 1970 we started as a humble Mom and Pop corner store on Bloor Street and have since grown into a gourmet staple, with a variety and selection of epicurean wonders augmented by the cumulative knowledge of three generations. Transforming something good into something great is our foundational philosophy. Aging and curing everything from cheese to beef to Meyer lemons is done with the expert knowledge that comes only with years of experience. Appreciating fine food as one does fine art, we offer a 10,000 square foot food museum, where one is allowed to both take the art home and nibble on it en route. For more information, please visit www.cheeseboutique.com.

About Organic Garage Ltd.

Organic Garage (TSXV: OG, OTCQX: OGGFF, FRA: 9CW1) is one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers and is committed to offering its customers a wide selection of healthy and natural products at everyday affordable prices. The Company’s stores are in prime retail locations designed to give customers an inclusive, unique and value-focused grocery shopping experience. Founded in 2005 by a fourth-generation grocer, Organic Garage is headquartered in Toronto. The Company is focused on continuing to expand its retail footprint within the Greater Toronto Area. For more information please visit the Organic Garage website at www.organicgarage.com.

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This news release contains certain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively referred to herein as "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. All statements other than statements of present or historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always, identified by the use of words such as "anticipate", "achieve", "could", "believe", "plan", "intend", "objective", "continuous", "ongoing", "estimate", "outlook", "expect", "may", "will", "project", "should" or similar words, including negatives thereof, suggesting future outcomes.

Forward looking statements are subject to both known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Organic Garage, that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Organic Garage to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Although Organic Garage has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.

Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are described herein. Such forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause Organic Garage's actual performance and results to differ materially from any projections of future performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required by law, Organic Garage assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise such statements to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise.

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FAQ

What is the recent partnership announced by OGGFF?

Organic Garage partnered with Cheese Boutique to offer gourmet cheeses and specialty items in stores.

When will Cheese Boutique products be available at OGGFF locations?

Cheese Boutique products are launching immediately at the Junction store, followed by all remaining locations shortly after.

How will the Cheese Boutique partnership affect OGGFF's business?

The partnership is expected to enhance the customer shopping experience and differentiate Organic Garage from competitors.

What is the significance of the Hand-Picked Partner program for OGGFF?

The Hand-Picked Partner program helps Organic Garage expand its product variety and improve in-store offerings.