Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2026) - Above Food Ingredients Inc. (OTC:ABVEF) (&#34;Above&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) are now quoted on the OTC Market. Shareholders may continue to buy and sell their

<p>Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2026) - Above Food Ingredients Inc.&#160;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABVEF">ABVEF</a>)&#160;("Above" or the "Company") are now quoted on the OTC Market. Shareholders may continue to buy and sell their shares through their existing brokerage accounts, subject to their broker's policies and any applicable market requirements.  The Company's common shares are currently quoted under the symbol ABVEF and its public warrants are currently quoted under the symbol ABVEWF. Shareholders who hold physical share certificates or who have questions regarding the transfer or trading of their shares should contact their broker. </p><p>The Company remains committed to maintaining its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and expects to re-list on the Nasdaq Exchange, and is working diligently to file its audited financial statements contained in the Form 20-F and all filings necessary to meet such re-listing requirements of the Nasdaq. </p><p>The Company is also reviewing a submission to appeal the delisting determination to the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council (the "Council") in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5820(a). </p><p>About Above Food Ingredients Inc.</p><p><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/KL1BJi3OeW">Above Food Ingredients Inc.</a> <b>(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABVEF">ABVEF</a>)</b> is an agricultural and food technology company whose vision is to create a healthier world &#8212; breaking the cycle of world hunger, one seed, one field, and one bite at a time. Above's robust chain of custody of plant proteins and proprietary seed development capabilities, leverage the power of artificial intelligence-driven genomics and agronomy, and together with Palm's financial technologies will help to break the global cycle of hunger.</p><p>Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements</p><p>This press release may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the United States federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "could," "will be," will continue," and similar expressions.</p><p>Forward-Looking Statements</p><p>This communication contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the expected timing of the completion of the audit and the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, the successful filing of a prospectus in Canada, statements regarding expectations or forecasts of business, accounting audits, operations, financial performance, prospects, and other plans, intentions, expectations, estimates, and beliefs relating to proposed transaction, the current and projected market, growth opportunities and synergies for the combined company, the expected composition of the management and board of directors of the combined company, the expected trading of the combined company on the Nasdaq, the filing and approval of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, and the timing and completion of the proposed transaction, including the satisfaction or waiver of all the required conditions thereto. Forward-looking statements are based on current judgments and expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the completion of audit procedures and the conclusions of management, the Audit Committee, and the independent auditor, as well as the factors described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.</p><p>Factors that could cause actual events to differ include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>all conditions to the proposed transaction being met, including Above Food and Palm Global agreeing to a form of plan of arrangement, as well as other conditions set forth in the definitive merger agreement;</li><li>the expected timing of regulatory approvals relating to the proposed transaction, the businesses of Above Food and Palm Global and of the combined company and product launches of such businesses and companies;</li><li>Above Food's inability to file or make effective the Registration Statement or the final Prospectus with the respective regulators;</li><li>Above Food, Palm Global and the combined company's compliance with, and changes to, applicable laws and regulations;</li><li>Above Food and the combined company's ability to list the common shares of the combined company on Nasdaq;</li><li>the ability to successfully integrate the businesses of Above Food and Palm Global after the completion of the proposed transaction;</li><li>the combined company's ability to achieve the expected benefits from the proposed transaction within the expected time frames or at all; and</li><li>the incurrence of unexpected costs, liabilities or delays relating to the proposed transaction.</li></ul><p>Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of Above Food's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. You should carefully consider all of the risks and uncertainties described in the documents filed by Above Food with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which is available on EDGAR at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/EZKvrsvqpx">www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.</a> There may be additional risks that Above Food presently does not know or that Above Food currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide Above Food's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Above Food anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Above Food's assessments to change. However, while Above Food may elect to update these forward-looking statements in the future, Above Food specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Above Food's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Nothing herein should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results in such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this communication, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein.</p><p>It is possible that the Merger may not occur on the terms provided herein or in the Merger Agreement, on the expected timing or at all. In the event that the Merger is terminated Above Food may be liable to pay a termination fee to Palm Global, subject to the precise terms of the Merger Agreement.</p><p><b>Additional Information and Where to Find It:</b></p><p>INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF ABOVE FOOD ARE URGED TO READ THE DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ABOVE FOOD. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Above Food through the website maintained by the SEC at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/xEngOCVD1g" target="_new">http://www.sec.gov</a>. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Above Food are also available free of charge on Above Food's website at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7nKMecP3LA" target="_new">https://abovefood.com</a> or by contacting Above Food's Investor Relations Department at 2305 Victoria Ave #002, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4P 0S7.</p><div id="contactInfo"><p><b>Contacts</b><br />Media: <a href="mailto:media@abovefood.com">media@abovefood.com</a><br />Investors: <a href="mailto:investors@abovefood.com">investors@abovefood.com</a></p></div><p id="corporateLinkBack">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ejnq4HQLnv">https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/300301</a></p><p><img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/300301/197" alt="" /></p>

ABVEF

Above Food Provides Direction on OTC Market Trading

Above Food Advances Nasdaq Relisting and Palm Global Merger Plans

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2026) - Above Food Ingredients Inc. (OTC:ABVEF) (&amp;#34;Above&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) are now quoted on the OTC Market. Shareholders may continue to buy and sell their</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Above Food Ingredients announces OTC trading under ABVEF/ABVEWF while pursuing Nasdaq relisting and a merger with Palm Global. It plans to file audited 20-F and appeals a Nasdaq delisting decision. Key catalysts include audit completion, regulatory approvals, and potential synergies from the merger, though execution risks remain.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Above Food now quotes on OTC Market; ABVEF and ABVEWF tickers active.</li><li>Company aims Nasdaq relisting; plans audited Form 20-F filings and further disclosures.</li><li>Merger with Palm Global under plan of arrangement; delisting appeal under Nasdaq Rule 5820(a).</li><li>Forward-looking statements highlight risks; termination fee possible if merger terminates.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Above Food Ingredients Inc. (ABVEF)</strong>: OTC-listed with intentions to relist on Nasdaq; current press release centers on corporate actions and filings.</li><li><strong>Palm Global (N/A)</strong>: Merger partner; plan of arrangement described; success depends on regulatory approvals and integration.</li></ul>
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    <h3>M&amp;A</h3>
    <p>Category: M&amp;A with Corporate Developments. The story centers on a potential Nasdaq relisting and a significant merger, both core catalysts that could impact ABVEF&#039;s liquidity, valuation, and strategic direction.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Nasdaq relisting timeline and regulatory approvals are key near-term drivers.</li><li>Merger with Palm Global under plan of arrangement, with potential termination fee if it fails.</li><li>OTC trading initiation provides liquidity but does not guarantee Nasdaq uplisting.</li><li>Forward-looking statements and risk disclosures create downside risk if milestones slip.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Date of press release: June 5, 2026.</li><li>ABVEF (common) and ABVEWF (public warrants) are OTC tickers.</li><li>Company intends to re-list on Nasdaq; filing audited Form 20-F.</li><li>Nasdaq delisting determination being appealed under Rule 5820(a).</li><li>Merger planned with Palm Global; termination fee possible if terminated.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>ABVEF could rally on Nasdaq relisting progress and merger updates within 6–12 months, but faces volatility from regulatory and integration risks.</p>
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<p>Regina, Saskatchewan--(Newsfile Corp. - June 5, 2026) - Above Food Ingredients Inc.&#160;(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABVEF">ABVEF</a>)&#160;("Above" or the "Company") are now quoted on the OTC Market. Shareholders may continue to buy and sell their shares through their existing brokerage accounts, subject to their broker's policies and any applicable market requirements.  The Company's common shares are currently quoted under the symbol ABVEF and its public warrants are currently quoted under the symbol ABVEWF. Shareholders who hold physical share certificates or who have questions regarding the transfer or trading of their shares should contact their broker. </p><p>The Company remains committed to maintaining its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and expects to re-list on the Nasdaq Exchange, and is working diligently to file its audited financial statements contained in the Form 20-F and all filings necessary to meet such re-listing requirements of the Nasdaq. </p><p>The Company is also reviewing a submission to appeal the delisting determination to the Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council (the "Council") in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5820(a). </p><p>About Above Food Ingredients Inc.</p><p><a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/KL1BJi3OeW">Above Food Ingredients Inc.</a> <b>(OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ABVEF">ABVEF</a>)</b> is an agricultural and food technology company whose vision is to create a healthier world &#8212; breaking the cycle of world hunger, one seed, one field, and one bite at a time. Above's robust chain of custody of plant proteins and proprietary seed development capabilities, leverage the power of artificial intelligence-driven genomics and agronomy, and together with Palm's financial technologies will help to break the global cycle of hunger.</p><p>Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements</p><p>This press release may contain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the United States federal securities laws and applicable Canadian securities laws. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "believe," "project," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "intend," "strategy," future," "opportunity," "plan," "may," "should," "will," "could," "will be," will continue," and similar expressions.</p><p>Forward-Looking Statements</p><p>This communication contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the expected timing of the completion of the audit and the filing of the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F, the successful filing of a prospectus in Canada, statements regarding expectations or forecasts of business, accounting audits, operations, financial performance, prospects, and other plans, intentions, expectations, estimates, and beliefs relating to proposed transaction, the current and projected market, growth opportunities and synergies for the combined company, the expected composition of the management and board of directors of the combined company, the expected trading of the combined company on the Nasdaq, the filing and approval of the Registration Statement and the Prospectus, and the timing and completion of the proposed transaction, including the satisfaction or waiver of all the required conditions thereto. Forward-looking statements are based on current judgments and expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the completion of audit procedures and the conclusions of management, the Audit Committee, and the independent auditor, as well as the factors described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.</p><p>Factors that could cause actual events to differ include, but are not limited to:</p><ul><li>all conditions to the proposed transaction being met, including Above Food and Palm Global agreeing to a form of plan of arrangement, as well as other conditions set forth in the definitive merger agreement;</li><li>the expected timing of regulatory approvals relating to the proposed transaction, the businesses of Above Food and Palm Global and of the combined company and product launches of such businesses and companies;</li><li>Above Food's inability to file or make effective the Registration Statement or the final Prospectus with the respective regulators;</li><li>Above Food, Palm Global and the combined company's compliance with, and changes to, applicable laws and regulations;</li><li>Above Food and the combined company's ability to list the common shares of the combined company on Nasdaq;</li><li>the ability to successfully integrate the businesses of Above Food and Palm Global after the completion of the proposed transaction;</li><li>the combined company's ability to achieve the expected benefits from the proposed transaction within the expected time frames or at all; and</li><li>the incurrence of unexpected costs, liabilities or delays relating to the proposed transaction.</li></ul><p>Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of Above Food's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on, by any investor as a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. You should carefully consider all of the risks and uncertainties described in the documents filed by Above Food with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which is available on EDGAR at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/EZKvrsvqpx">www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.</a> There may be additional risks that Above Food presently does not know or that Above Food currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements provide Above Food's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Above Food anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Above Food's assessments to change. However, while Above Food may elect to update these forward-looking statements in the future, Above Food specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Above Food's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Nothing herein should be regarded as a representation by any person that the forward-looking statements set forth herein will be achieved or that any of the contemplated results in such forward-looking statements will be achieved. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements in this communication, which speak only as of the date they are made and are qualified in their entirety by reference to the cautionary statements herein.</p><p>It is possible that the Merger may not occur on the terms provided herein or in the Merger Agreement, on the expected timing or at all. In the event that the Merger is terminated Above Food may be liable to pay a termination fee to Palm Global, subject to the precise terms of the Merger Agreement.</p><p><b>Additional Information and Where to Find It:</b></p><p>INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS OF ABOVE FOOD ARE URGED TO READ THE DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC, CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ABOVE FOOD. Investors and security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Above Food through the website maintained by the SEC at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/xEngOCVD1g" target="_new">http://www.sec.gov</a>. Copies of the documents filed with the SEC by Above Food are also available free of charge on Above Food's website at <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/7nKMecP3LA" target="_new">https://abovefood.com</a> or by contacting Above Food's Investor Relations Department at 2305 Victoria Ave #002, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, S4P 0S7.</p><div id="contactInfo"><p><b>Contacts</b><br />Media: <a href="mailto:media@abovefood.com">media@abovefood.com</a><br />Investors: <a href="mailto:investors@abovefood.com">investors@abovefood.com</a></p></div><p id="corporateLinkBack">To view the source version of this press release, please visit <a href="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/redirect/ejnq4HQLnv">https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/300301</a></p><p><img src="https://api.newsfilecorp.com/newsinfo/300301/197" alt="" /></p>

Above Food Ingredients announces OTC trading under ABVEF/ABVEWF while pursuing Nasdaq relisting and a merger with Palm Global. It plans to file audited 20-F and appeals a Nasdaq delisting decision. Key catalysts include audit completion, regulatory approvals, and potential synergies from the merger, though execution risks remain.

Above Food Provides Direction on OTC Market Trading

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