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Burcon Highlights Strong Year of Execution and Commercial Momentum in Shareholder Letter
TMX Newsfile· 2025-12-15 13:00
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2025) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in plant-based protein innovation, is pleased to issue a letter to shareholders from its Chief Executive Officer, Kip Underwood.Dear Fellow Shareholders,2025 was a transformational year for Burcon, marking the beginning of an exciting phase of growth as we build on our commercial momentum heading into 2026. I can say with confid ...
Burcon Insiders Increase Commitment to Participate in Non-Brokered Private Placement of Convertible Debentures
Newsfile· 2025-12-01 13:00
Burcon Insiders Increase Commitment to Participate in Non-Brokered Private Placement of Convertible DebenturesDecember 01, 2025 8:00 AM EST | Source: Burcon NutraScience CorporationVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 1, 2025) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BRCNF) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in plant-based protein innovation, is pleased to announce that the Company insiders ("Insiders") have increased their commitment to parti ...
Burcon Pea and Sunflower Proteins Outperform in Plant-based Cheese Study
Newsfile· 2025-10-20 12:00
Core Insights - Burcon NutraScience Corporation's Peazazz®C pea protein and Solatein™ sunflower protein have been shown to significantly outperform a leading competitor's pea protein in a plant-based cheese application, which is part of a multi-billion-dollar market projected to grow at double-digit rates [1][2] Company Overview - Burcon is a global technology leader in high-performance plant-based proteins for the food and beverage industry, with a focus on superior taste, texture, and functionality [4] - The company has over two decades of innovation and holds an extensive patent portfolio covering novel proteins derived from various plant sources [4] Product Performance - The study conducted by the University of Guelph demonstrated that Burcon's proteins delivered the desired characteristics of commercial mozzarella-style cheese, including stretch, melt, oil binding, and shredability, while maintaining a clean and mild flavor [2] - Peazazz C is a 90%+ purity pea protein isolate with low sodium and an exceptional taste profile, while Solatein™ is a 90%+ sunflower protein isolate featuring a neutral flavor and outstanding functional properties [3] Market Potential - The plant-based cheese market is a multi-billion-dollar industry with significant growth potential, driven by increasing consumer demand for dairy alternatives [1][7]
Burcon Announces New Board Members and Results of Shareholder Meeting
Newsfile· 2025-09-17 20:00
Core Points - Burcon NutraScience Corporation has appointed Mr. Philip Dowad and Mr. Richard Nazur Jr. as new members of its Board of Directors, enhancing its leadership as it enters a new growth phase [1][2] - The results from the 2025 annual general and special meeting of shareholders indicate that all seven nominees proposed by management were elected to the board [2][3] - Shareholders approved the appointment of KPMG LLP as auditors and the amendment to the exercise price of outstanding warrants [3] Board Member Profiles - Mr. Philip Dowad has over 43 years of experience in audit and professional practice, primarily with KPMG, and has served as a consultant and expert witness since his retirement in 2022 [4] - Mr. Richard Nazur Jr. has over 20 years of experience in agricultural commodity markets, previously working at Archer Daniels Midland Company and currently operates a successful family office involved in multiple commodity markets [6] Company Overview - Burcon NutraScience Corporation is a global leader in plant-based protein innovation, focusing on high-performance ingredients for the food and beverage industry [7] - The company holds an extensive patent portfolio covering novel proteins derived from various plant sources and is committed to sustainability and creating next-generation protein solutions [7]
Burcon Announces Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Conference Call and Presentation to Be Held on August 13, 2025
Newsfile· 2025-07-30 12:00
Company Overview - Burcon NutraScience Corporation is a global technology leader in high-performance plant-based proteins for the food and beverage industry, with a focus on sustainability and innovation [3][2] - The company holds an extensive patent portfolio covering novel proteins derived from various plant sources, including pea, canola, soy, hemp, and sunflower [3] Financial Results and Conference Call - Burcon will hold an investor conference call and webcast on August 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal 2026 first quarter ended June 30, 2025 [1][5] - Financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call [1] Market Position and Growth Strategy - The company is transitioning from a technology pioneer to a revenue-generating innovation leader in the plant protein sector, with increased customer engagement following the IFT FIRST event [2] - The Galesburg facility is scaling production across Burcon's plant protein portfolio to meet growing market demand and drive sustainable long-term growth [2]