To: Harbie who wrote (103464 ) 4/17/2002 3:02:18 PM From: Jim Bishop Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 150070 DNGO D'Angelo Brands Ltd. Receives $12,000,000 CDN Commitment From Lanzarotta/Commiso Grocers LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2002--D'Angelo Brands Inc (OTCBB:DNGO - news) today announces a 12 month, 12,000,0000.00 Million CDN commitment from Commisso Grocers to purchase a variety of D'Angelo's quality products. D'Angelo Brands, additionally announces that management entered into negotiations with Lanzarotta/Commisso for all private labeling needs of their beverage sector business. Lanzarotta Wholesale Grocers Limited strongly supports D'Angelo Brands and their respective product lines. Their listing and full distribution of D'Angelo Pure Apple Juice, D'Angelo Apple Melody, D'Angelo Assorted Beverages, D'Angelo Assorted Oils, D'Angelo Tomato Products, D'Angelo Assorted Vegetables and Mountain Life Ice Tea products remains strong with expected future growth and support. ``This is the kind of continued support the Company expects to enjoy as we roll out products throughout Ontario, and the rest of Canada. It's our belief that D'Angelo shall quickly become one of the leaders in the marketplace for its various quality products.'' states Frank D'Angelo, President D'Angelo Brands Inc. About Lanzarotta: Lanzarotta Wolesale Grocers Limited is the leading wholesaler within the Ontario market which services 16 Commisso banner stores and several hundred retail stores within this region. About D'Angelo Brands: D'Angelo Brands (OTCBB:DNGO - news) and its predecessor group of companies have experienced over 20 years of successful operation within the Canadian Food industry. The Company currently has over 70 unique offerings within its current portfolio of food products of which 17 are patent and trademark protected. The product offerings include juices, dry pastas, pasta sauces, canned vegetables, various edible oils and vinegars and other general grocery items. This statement includes projections of future results and ``forward-looking statements'' as that term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 as amended (the ``Securities Act''), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (the ``Exchange Act''). All statements that are included in this Registration Statement, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Although Management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations are disclosed in this Statement, including, without limitation, in conjunction with those forward-looking statements contained in this Statement. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Contact: D'Angelo Brands Ltd. Frank D'Angelo, 905/794-0335