Vancouver, British Columbia – TheNewswire - April 16, 2024 – Candyverse Brands Inc. ("Candyverse" or the "Company") is pleased the appointment of Nick Standish to its board of directors. Mr. Standish replaces Ian McGavney, who has stepped down as a director in order to pursue other opportunities. The Company would like to thank Mr. McGavney for his contributions and wish him well in his future endeavours.

Mr. Standish is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and dealmaker with 17 years of experience in venture capital, corporate finance and global business. He has worked across various industries, including financial services, digital assets, fintech, energy, mining and alternative medicine, and has held roles as a founder, advisor, director, executive and active investor. Mr. Standish has a successful track record in corporate development, venture capital, corporate finance, capital markets and M&A, and is recognized as a calculated risk-taker and leader in the Canadian capital markets. He has served in executive or advisory roles for various companies, including Fortune Minerals (TSX: FT), Sun Life Financial (TSX: SLF), Veritas Pharma (CSE: VRT) and BlocPal International, and currently acts as the Managing Director of Intellectual Capital as well as a director of several private companies, including Stronico Resources and Stamatis Ventures.

About Candyverse Brands Inc.

Candyverse Brands Inc. is a consumer-packaged snacking company that is focused on the manufacturing and distribution of plant-based, all-natural, low sugar candy products to consumers looking for "Better-For-You" snacking alternatives. "Better-for-You" foods refers to foods that use natural, simple, recognizable, or whole food ingredients and are generally perceived by consumers as alternatives to higher sugar and calorie products often found in conventional candy.

For further information, please contact:

Morgan Knowles
Vice President, Investor Relations

647.202.3904
morgan.knowles@candyversebrands.com