Plandai Biotechnology, Inc. Announces Release of Grenade Thermo Detonator Using Phytofare

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwired - Mar 2, 2016) -  Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc. (OTCQB: PLPL) ("Plandaí" or "the Company"), producer of the highly bioavailable Phytofare® catechin complex, today announced that leading nutraceutical brand, Grenade®, is launching a new product, Grenade® Thermo Detonator Stim Free, that incorporates Phytofare® as a key active ingredient. The new cutting edge stimulant-free formula uses a patented dual-release technology to aid those on a diet and exercise plan. The inner capsule of the Detonator is comprised of Phytofare® combined with a dihydrocapsiate compound naturally found in CH-19 Sweet peppers. The product is designed to yield benefits in exercise, weight management, endurance, and metabolism. The first shipment of Phytofare® was delivered to Grenade in February 2016 with product expected to be available to consumers later in March.

Callum Cottrell-Duffield, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Plandaí Biotechnology, stated, "The Grenade® Thermo Detonator product combines the known benefits of Phytofare® catechins with a powerful capsasin. The synergy of the two should provide a significant thermogenesis effect, which is a critical component of weight loss. Following an initial release in Europe, Grenade® expects to commence shipping the Thermo Detonator product to the United States where they already have established distribution in major retailers."

Grenade® is an innovative and trusted sports performance and energy brand that has grown rapidly since its launch in 2010. Now selling Grenade® products to over 100 countries, Grenade has a huge following that includes professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts and military personnel worldwide. Grenade® has been recognized with numerous awards both within the sports nutrition sector and in the global business arena. As a result, Grenade® is not only widely regarded as one of the world's fastest growing sports performance/weight management brand, but also as one of the most exciting sports nutrition companies in the market today. Grenade products were awarded the European Diet & Weight Management Product of the Year in 2013, 2014 and 2015.

For additional information, please visit www.grenade.com.

About Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc.

Plandaí Biotechnology, Inc. and its subsidiaries develop highly phyto-available™ extracts. Plandaí Biotechnology controls every aspect of the process, from growing the raw materials on its farms in South Africa, to producing its proprietary Phytofare® extracts in-house, allowing the Company to guarantee the continuity of supply as well as quality control throughout the entire process. Targeted industries for the Company's products include beverage, cosmeceutical, wellness, nutriceutical, anti-aging, and pharmaceutical. For more information, please visit http://www.plandaibiotech.com.

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