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AFFINOR GROWERS INC. APPOINTS DR. BO-SEN WU, LED LIGHTING AND CONTROLLED- ENVIRONMENT AGRICULTURE SPECIALIST AS AN ADVISOR TO THE COMPANY

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, September 11, 2026 Affinor Growers Inc. (CSE: AFI) (OTC PINK: RSSFF) ("Affinor" or the "Company"), a farming technology company focused on the design, development and commercialization of vertical farming technology for indoor and greenhouse applications, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bo-Sen Wu as an advisor to the Company.

Dr. Wu brings more than 15 years of experience in plant photobiology, horticultural lighting, LED system design, greenhouse and vertical farming systems, and agritech commercialization. He holds a PhD in Bioresource Engineering from McGill University and has held leadership and advisory roles with vertical farming, greenhouse, cannabis, agricultural technology, and horticultural lighting companies across Canada, the United States, and Asia. In his advisory role, Dr. Wu is expected to provide technical guidance to Affinor on lighting strategy, spectrum optimization, energy efficiency, crop performance, and technology commercialization as the Company continues to advance its vertical farming platform and related growing systems.

"We are very pleased to welcome Dr. Wu as an advisor to Affinor," said Nicholas Brusatore, Chief Executive Officer of Affinor Growers Inc. "Dr. Wu's deep expertise in horticultural lighting, controlled- environment agriculture, and LED system design will be valuable as we continue to refine our technology and explore opportunities to improve crop production efficiency."

Pursuant to the consulting agreement entered into between the Company and Dr. Wu (the "Consulting Agreement"), and subject to the Company's Stock Option Plan, the Company will grant 500,000 stock options (the "Options") to Dr. Wu in connection with the advisory services to be provided to the Company. Each Option is exercisable to acquire one common share of the Company (a "Share") at an exercise price of $0.05 per Share, for a period of 36 months from the date of grant. The Consulting Agreement and the grant of Options thereunder are subject to the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.

About Affinor Growers Inc. Affinor Growers Inc. is focused on the design, development and commercialization of vertical farming technology for both indoor and outdoor greenhouse applications. The Company is developing processes, methods, and models to cultivate crops such as strawberries and leafy greens using efficient vertical growing systems intended to reduce land, water, and energy requirements while supporting year-round production.

To learn more about Affinor, visit: www.affinorgrowers.com

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

LEGAL_50428973.3 Affinor Growers Inc. Nick Brusatore Director/CEO nick@affinorgrowers.com Tel: 604-356-0411

Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release includes certain statements that may be deemed "forward-looking statements". All statements in this news release, other than statements of historical facts, that address events or developments that the Company expects to occur, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, but not always, identified by the words "expects", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential" and similar expressions, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could" or "should" occur. Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward looking statements include market prices, continued availability of capital and financing, and general economic, market or business conditions. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, estimates and opinions of the Company's management on the date the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements in the event that management's beliefs, estimates or opinions, or other factors, should change. The Canadian Securities Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the information contained herein and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

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