Laguna Blends Inc. Announces Mr. Ray Grimm Jr. as New President

KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / May 2, 2016 / Laguna Blends Inc. LAG LB LAGBF (the "Company" or "Laguna") is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Ray W. Grimm Jr. as President of the Company. Mr. Ray Grimm replaces Stuart Gray as President, while Mr. Gray continues to hold the positions of CEO, CFO and a director of the Company. Ray Grimm has been a consultant and advisory to Laguna since January of this year.

Ray Grimm is a veteran entrepreneur with more than a quarter century of experience building some of the top nutritional and weight loss companies in direct sales history. Mr. Grimm has what many consider to be the Midas touch in building multimillion dollar companies, three of which exceeded $50 million in sales within their first five years. In 2011, Mr. Grimm also created and co-founded one of the fastest growing weight loss brands ever developed producing $10 million in sales in its first year. His vision, leadership and expertise in nutrition, weight loss and direct sales are unmatched and so is his unique formula for success all of which have benefited the physical and financial health of thousands. Mr. Grimm has extensive experience in managing operations, sales, training and marketing of fast growing companies. He is a proud member of the DSA (Direct Selling Association) and founding member and current member of the MLMIA (Multilevel Marketing International Association).

Ray Grimm, President of Laguna Blends Inc. said, "I am excited to be a part of Laguna Blends' executive team. Corporate and field leadership has contributed to building great companies in our industry and I'm delighted to join an experienced management team. My focus will be to assist in building the culture, bring in new business builders, assist in product development and help generate sales growth over the next 5 years as we establish the Laguna Blends brand worldwide. My near term goal for Laguna Blends is having the Company become one of the Network Marketing Industry's top 100 Companies."

"It's been a pleasure working closely with Ray as a consultant and advisory to Laguna the past three months. Ray brings vast experience, leadership and credibility to Laguna and has already attracted Network Marketing professionals whom have joined the Laguna business as Affiliates," commented, Stuart Gray, CEO.

Stuart Kawasaki, President of Laguna Blends USA said, "I have enjoyed working with Ray the past several months and welcome Ray to the management team. Ray is a world class player in the direct sales Industry."

About Laguna Blends Inc.

Laguna is a network marketing company that generates retail sales through independent affiliates. Affiliates utilize tools and technology that enable them to build an international business from their own home or anywhere else in the world. This technology replaces the need for expensive travel and hotel meetings.

The Company is currently focused on the nutritional health benefits derived from hemp. Laguna's first product category as an entry to market are functional beverage products that contain hemp and other efficacious ingredients. Laguna's initial products to market are the following:

"Caffe" is an instant, "just add water" hot coffee beverage that is infused with both whey and hemp protein. With 2 grams of protein in every serving, our proprietary product packs a powerful protein punch. Caffe, contains Instant coffee, whey protein hydrolysate, hemp protein, natural flavors.

"Pro369" is a single serving, "on-the-go," plant based, instant, hemp protein that is served cold and comes in 4 delicious flavors. Pro369 is water soluble and can be directly mixed in water, added to milk, almond milk or coconut milk. Pro369 can also be blended in a shake or smoothie. Pro369 is also a source of Omegas, 3, 6 and 9 and contains ginseng.

Laguna Blends has been granted approval from Health Canada for four powdered flavours: Pro369 Chocolate Banana, Mixed Berry and Vanilla Caramel and Tropical Powder. Pro369 contains Hemp protein, natural flavors, stevia, and American ginseng.

The Minister of Health from Health Canada has granted Laguna a product license along with a Natural Product Number ("NPN") for all four of the Pro369 Flavours. They are all listed under the same NPN.

1. A source of protein that helps build and repair body tissues.
2. Source of amino acids involved in muscle protein synthesis.
3. Assists in the building of lean muscle.
4. An adaptogen to help maintain a healthy immune system.
5. Supportive therapy for the promotion of healthy glucose levels.

Hemp has long been recognized by the health and nutrition industry as a super food, cited in many publications as a balanced source of all ingredients required to achieve health and wellness.

HempOmega®

HempOmega® is an environmentally sustainable, vegetarian source of Omegas 3 and 6 that boasts a superior nutrient profile. A water soluble, homogenous, powdered ingredient, it can be easily integrated and/or manipulated, with no unpleasant taste or chemical contamination – opening up entirely new product formulation opportunities. Hemp Omega's greater ability to endure the digestive process delivers unmatched bioavailability, thereby maximizing its potential health benefits.

The Company sells its products through its independent affiliates in the USA and Canada.

HempOmega® is a Trademark owned by Naturally Splendid Enterprises, Ltd. and is used under license by Laguna Blends Inc.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

"Stuart Gray"
Chief Executive Officer

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Forward-Looking Information:

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws relating to statements regarding the Company's business, products and future plans including, without limitation, statements regarding use of proceeds, the expected launch date for the Company's business, its product offerings and plans for sales and marketing. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned to not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Such forward looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance and developments to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that the Company's products and plan will vary from those stated in this news release and the Company may not be able to carry out its business plans as expected. Except as required by law, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation, and does not intend, to update any forward looking statements or forward-looking information in this news release. The statements in this news release are made as of the date of this release.

SOURCE: Laguna Blends Inc.