Charlotte's Web Gummies Launching at GNC Locations Across 24 States

Includes full spectrum hemp CBD formulations for Sleep, Calm, Recovery, Immunity, Daily Wellness, and THC-Free^†

 DENVER, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX:CWEB) (OTCQX:CWBHF) Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc. ("Charlotte's Web," or the "Company"), the market leader in full spectrum hemp extract products, today announced a national distribution agreement with GNC, a leading specialty retailer of nutritional products with more than 2,000 locations in the United States. Initial shipments of six varieties of Charlotte's Web Gummies will be available for purchase at GNC retail locations across 24 states, with the intent to expand into additional states.

"To best reach and serve consumers we rely, in part, on strong partnerships with proven mass retail partners," said Jacques Tortoroli, Chief Executive Officer of Charlotte's Web. "GNC's established retail footprint adds depth to our reach domestically and broadens consumer access to our high-quality hemp CBD products. We expect GNC will become one of our largest retail customers this year, and we are excited about the growth provided by bringing our two leading brands together."

Charlotte's Web Gummies are made with full spectrum hemp extract from its patented hemp cultivars. Vegan and non-GMO, Charlotte's Web extracts contain the naturally occurring phytocannabinoid cannabidiol ("CBD"), plus terpenes, flavonoids, and other beneficial hemp compounds. Charlotte's Web Gummies are developed with superior formulations using high-quality hemp extract enhanced with functional herbs and botanical supplements that work in synergy to further support targeted wellness needs.

Charlotte's Web gummy options available at GNC include: 

• Charlotte's Web™ DAILY WELLNESS: Full-spectrum hemp extract with 15mg of CBD per serving to support everyday use. (Raspberry Lime flavor)
• Charlotte's Web™ SLEEP: Full-spectrum hemp extract with 10 mg of CBD and 3mg of melatonin to support restful sleep*. (Raspberry flavor)
• Charlotte's Web™ CALM: Full-spectrum hemp extract with 10 mg of CBD, and 75mg of lemon balm to support everyday stresses and feel relaxed, but not sleepy*. (Lemon Lime flavor)
• Charlotte's Web™ RECOVERY: Full-spectrum hemp extract with 10 mg of CBD, 25mg of ginger, and 50mg curcuminoids for exercise and active lifestyles to support your body's healthy inflammatory response and target joint health*. (Ginger flavor)
• Charlotte's Web™ IMMUNITY: Full-spectrum hemp extract with 10mg CBD, 90mg Vitamin C from organic acerola extract and ascorbic acid, 20 mcg vegan Vitamin D3, and 70mg organic Astragalus root to support immune function*. (Lemon Berry flavor)
• Charlotte's Web™ THC-FREE^†: Broad-spectrum extract with beneficial hemp phytocompounds including 15mg CBD per serving to support everyday wellness, whether on the job or at home. (Mango Peach flavor)

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About GNC
GNC is a leading global health and wellness brand that provides high quality science-based products and solutions consumers need to live mighty, live fit and live well.

The brand touches consumers worldwide by providing its products and services through company-owned retail locations, domestic and international franchise locations, digital commerce and strong wholesale and retail partnerships across the globe. GNC's diversified, multi-channel business model has worldwide reach and a well-recognized, trusted brand. By combining exceptional innovation, product development capabilities and an extensive global distribution network, GNC manages a best-in-class product portfolio. www.gnc.com.

About Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc.
Charlotte's Web Holdings, Inc., a Certified B Corporation headquartered in Denver, Colorado, is the market leader in innovative hemp extract wellness products under a family of brands which includes Charlotte's Web™, CBD Medic™, CBD Clinic™, and Harmony Hemp™. Charlotte's Web branded premium quality products start with proprietary hemp genetics that are 100-percent American farm grown and manufactured into hemp extracts containing naturally occurring phytocannabinoids including cannabidiol ("CBD"), CBC, CBG, terpenes, flavonoids, and other beneficial hemp compounds. The Company's CW Labs R&D division advances hemp science at two centers of excellence in Louisville, Colorado, and the Hauptmann Woodward Research Institute at the University at Buffalo, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) network. Charlotte's Web product categories include full spectrum hemp extract oil  tinctures (liquid products), gummies (sleep, stress, immunity, exercise recovery), capsules, CBD topical creams and lotions, as well as products for dogs. Charlotte's Web products are distributed to more than 14,000 retail doors and 8,000 health care practitioners, and online through the Company's website at www.CharlottesWeb.com.  

† THC-Free means trace amounts less than 0.01% or 100 parts per million.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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