Purebread Wins for Best Quick Service Airport Restaurant at AXN Awards

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 12, 2024) - Purebread, a subsidiary of Coho Collective Kitchens Inc. (TSXV: COHO) ("Coho" or the "Company"), a leading player in the culinary industry, is excited to announce winning Best Quick Serve Restaurant Concept in the Large Airport Division at the recent Airport Experience Conference in Dallas, Texas.

The AXN category, won by Purebread, is for quick-service concepts that offer top-quality experiences for travelers efficiently. It encompasses national, regional, or proprietary brands.

"Winning the Best QSR Concept at the 2024 Airport Experience News Awards marks a pivotal moment for Purebread Bakery," says CEO Andrew Barnes. "This recognition underscores our excellence and opens avenues for growth and expansion to meet the surging demand. It's a clear sign of our potential to elevate the travel experience through our commitment to quality and service, promising an exciting future ahead.

"Purebread's partnership with Vancouver International Airport (YVR) significantly enhances our award-winning service, marking a key step in our expansion strategy. This collaboration allows us to showcase our commitment to quality and innovation in one of Canada's busiest airports, reaching a broader audience. It's a prime example of how we're advancing the travel experience and highlights the strategic importance of our presence in airports like YVR for future growth."

"We congratulate Purebread on its win at the Airport Experience Conference," says Tamara Vrooman,President & CEO at Vancouver International Airport. "Our goal is to provide unique, local concepts and dining options to elevate the travel experience and Purebread is a perfect illustration of achieving that goal. We are proud of our partnership with Purebread and their award-winning space at YVR, where employees and travellers of all kinds can enjoy the beautiful items served by this beloved B.C. brand."

For more than a decade, the airport concessions industry has chosen the Airport Experience® Conference as the annual must-attend event. Airport executives, commercial property managers, CEOs, concession decision-makers, business development directors and more converge each year to do business and keep current with the trends.

About Coho Collective Kitchens Inc.

Coho soon to be recognized under its new name Purebread Brands Inc., (news release, April 8, 2024), is a growing force in commercial real estate and food technology, operating fast-casual cafes, bakeries, and shared-kitchen facilities. Coho is committed to making a positive impact on the communities it serves.

For more information, please visit www.cohocollectivekitchens.com.

Contact:

Andrew Barnes, Chief Executive Officer
Coho Collective Kitchens
andrew@cohocommissary.com
(778) 877-6513

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