Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 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 Ms. Alex Varty has been appointed Interim Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") of Burcon effective August 4, 2025. Ms. Varty succeeds Mr. Robert Peets, who has served as CFO on a fractional basis since July 1, 2024, and will co ...

转自：河南市场监管 为深入推进农村假冒伪劣食品集中整治，着力净化农村食品安全消费环境，河南省市场监管系统聚焦农 村地区假冒伪劣食品突出问题，重拳出击，依法查办了一批违法案件，现选取部分案例予以公布。 案例一：济源示范区某超市销售侵犯注册商标专用权的汾酒案 2025年2月，睢阳区市场监管局接举报反映，某副食经营部销售的"统一®"绿茶侵犯了统一企业股份有 限公司"统一®"注册商标专用权，经鉴定确认，当事人销售的该商品为假冒产品，且未索取供货商资质 和产品检验合格证明。当事人的行为违反了《中华人民共和国商标法》相关规定，睢阳区市场监管局责 令当事人停止违法行为，作出罚款62757元的行政处罚。 案例六：新乡市长垣市某食品公司生产标注虚假生产日期的食品案 2025年2月，济源示范区市场监管局在对某超市进行检查时，发现当事人销售的汾酒侵犯了山西杏花村 汾酒厂股份有限公司注册商标专用权。当事人的行为违反了《中华人民共和国商标法》相关规定，济源 示范区市场监管局对该店立案调查，并将该涉嫌犯罪案件移送公安机关追究刑事责任。 案例二：郑州市惠济区某商贸公司经营标注虚假生产日期、保质期、超过保质期的食品案 2025年1月，惠济区 ...

BellRing Brands (BRBR -0.87%), a leader in the convenient nutrition space, released its third-quarter earnings for fiscal 2025 on August 4, 2025. The company topped both top- and bottom-line expectations, with GAAP revenue of $547.5 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.55 exceeding analyst estimates, with GAAP revenue climbing to $547.5 million against an analyst consensus of $531.7 million, and adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP) reaching $0.55 versus the $0.50 estimate. However, investors noted a sharp fall ...

Company Performance - Berkshire Hathaway's shares fell over 3% following a quarterly profit drop [1] - The firm reported a 4% decline in operating income, down to $11.6 billion from the previous year, attributed to reduced underwriting premiums and trade policy uncertainties [3] - A significant $3.8 billion write-down was recorded for its 27.4% stake in Kraft Heinz, marking the second write-down since a $3 billion write-down in 2019 [2] Investment Strategy - The company has ceased increasing its cash reserves, ending an eleven-quarter streak that began in Q3 2022 [4] - Berkshire Hathaway has not repurchased any shares since May 2024, indicating caution regarding market valuations amid ongoing economic uncertainties [3] Market Trends - Kraft Heinz, a significant part of Berkshire's portfolio, has faced challenges as consumers shift towards healthier options and private-label products [4] - The rise of private-label brands is driven by major retailers expanding their offerings and economic pressures prompting consumers to seek cost-effective alternatives [6]

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Core Viewpoint - Zhejiang Liziyuan Food Co., Ltd. has completed the repurchase and cancellation of shares from its 2024 employee stock ownership plan, affecting its capital structure and the conversion price of its convertible bonds [1][3][10]. Group 1: Share Repurchase and Cancellation - The company held board meetings on April 26, 2025, and a shareholder meeting on May 19, 2025, to approve the repurchase and cancellation of shares from the 2024 employee stock ownership plan [1][10]. - A total of 4.3313 million shares were repurchased and canceled, with the process completed on July 31, 2025 [2][3]. - The company has received confirmation from the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation regarding the transfer and cancellation of these shares [3]. Group 2: Capital Structure Changes - Following the repurchase and cancellation, the company's capital structure will be adjusted, with specific data to be confirmed by the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation [4]. - The repurchase price for the canceled shares was set at 7.50 yuan per share [10]. Group 3: Convertible Bond Price Adjustment - The conversion price of the "Liziyuan Convertible Bonds" will be adjusted from 18.49 yuan per share to 18.61 yuan per share, effective from August 6, 2025 [11][14]. - This adjustment is due to the repurchase and cancellation of shares, in accordance with the company's bond issuance terms [13][14]. - The bonds were initially issued on June 20, 2023, with a total amount of 600 million yuan [8].

根据食品安全国家标准检验和判定，本次抽检调味品、粮食加工品、速冻食品、糖果制品、酒类、乳制品、罐头、食用油、油脂及其制品、方便食品、糕 点、饮料、炒货食品及坚果制品、淀粉及淀粉制品、蔬菜制品、薯类和膨化食品共15大类58批次样品，其中抽样检验项目合格样品58批次。抽样、承检机构 为国家煤化工产品质量监督检验中心（安徽）（淮南市产品质量监督检验所）。抽检合格，仅指该企业该批次产品所检项目合格。 淮南市市场监督管理局关于公布2025年食品安全监督抽检信息的通告（2025年第11期） 近期，淮南市市场监督管理局组织抽检调味品、粮食加工品、速冻食品、糖果制品、酒类、乳制品、罐头、食用油、油脂及其制品、方便食品、糕点、饮 料、炒货食品及坚果制品、淀粉及淀粉制品、蔬菜制品、薯类和膨化食品。为保证广大消费者的消费知情权，现将抽检信息通告如下： 市场监管部门提示广大消费者，购买食品时要通过正规可靠渠道并保存相应购物凭证，要看清外包装上的相关标识，如生产日期、保质期、生产者名称和地 址、成分或配料表等信息；不要购买无厂名、厂址、生产日期和保质期的产品，不要购买超过保质期的产品，谨慎购买临近保质期的产品。 特此通告。 淮南市市场 ...

Core Insights - The article highlights the investment strategies and achievements of Paul Franke, a seasoned investor with 39 years of trading experience, emphasizing his contrarian stock selection style and the development of a system called "Victory Formation" for identifying stocks based on supply/demand imbalances [1] Group 1: Investment Strategies - Paul Franke suggests using a diversified approach by owning at least 50 well-positioned stocks to achieve regular stock market outperformance [1] - The "Bottom Fishing Club" articles focus on deep value candidates or stocks that are experiencing a significant reversal in technical momentum to the upside [1] - The "Volume Breakout Report" articles discuss positive trend changes supported by strong price and volume trading action [1] Group 2: Performance and Recognition - Franke was consistently ranked among the top investment advisors nationally during the 1990s and was ranked 1 in the Motley Fool® CAPS stock picking contest during parts of 2008 and 2009, out of over 60,000 portfolios [1] - As of June 2025, he was ranked in the Top 4% of bloggers by TipRanks® for 12-month stock picking performance based on suggestions made over the last decade [1] Group 3: Risk Management - Franke recommends investors implement stop-loss levels of 10% or 20% on individual stock choices to manage risk effectively [1]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the impact of the "0 yuan purchase" subsidy war on tea beverage shops in Shenzhen, highlighting the struggles of employees and the unsustainable nature of their working conditions amid intense competition from delivery platforms [4][15]. Group 1: Employee Experiences - Many tea shop employees, especially summer workers, are overwhelmed by the demands of their jobs, leading to high turnover rates as they leave due to exhaustion and stress [6][14]. - Employees report physical ailments such as hand injuries and chronic pain due to the demanding nature of their work, which often involves long hours of standing and repetitive motions [8][9]. - The working conditions are described as harsh, with employees often unable to take breaks or sit down during their shifts, leading to fatigue and health issues [9][10]. Group 2: Financial Implications - The subsidies provided by delivery platforms only cover a small portion of the costs incurred by tea shops, with businesses receiving only 10% to 30% of the discount offered to customers [15]. - Despite increased sales from promotional activities, many employees do not see a corresponding increase in their wages, as their pay remains fixed regardless of the volume of orders [15][16]. - The article highlights a specific case where a tea shop processed 1,600 orders in a day but only generated revenue of over 1,000 yuan, illustrating the financial strain on businesses [15]. Group 3: Conflicts and Challenges - The article notes frequent conflicts between delivery riders and shop employees, particularly during peak order times, which adds to the stress of the work environment [17][18]. - Employees face pressure from both customers and riders, leading to a chaotic atmosphere where mistakes are common, further complicating their already challenging roles [17][18]. - The ongoing competition among delivery platforms has intensified the workload for tea shop employees, who are often at the bottom of the hierarchy in terms of pay and working conditions [18].

Group 1: Financial Performance - Berkshire Hathaway reported a $3.76 billion writedown on its stake in Kraft Heinz during the second quarter, indicating that the investment has not performed well over the past decade [1][10] - The company experienced a 4% decline in quarterly operating profit, attributed to falling insurance underwriting premiums, leading to a 59% drop in overall net income [1][7] - Second-quarter operating income decreased to $11.16 billion, or approximately $7,760 per Class A share, down from $11.6 billion a year earlier [7] - Net income fell to $12.37 billion from $30.35 billion, while revenue decreased by 1% to $92.52 billion [8] Group 2: Market Outlook and Strategy - Berkshire Hathaway remains cautious about market valuations due to uncertainties surrounding tariffs and broader economic growth [2] - The company has maintained a near-record cash stake of $344.1 billion and has sold more stocks than it has bought for 11 consecutive quarters [4] - Analysts suggest that the lack of new investments and the perception of an overvalued market may hinder Berkshire's performance [5][14] Group 3: Investment and Business Segments - The company’s consumer businesses have faced revenue declines, with Jazwares reporting a 38.5% drop in revenue in the first half of the year [6] - Berkshire's insurance sector saw a 12% quarterly decline in underwriting profit, primarily due to reinsurance businesses [18] - Geico, Berkshire's prominent insurance unit, reported a 2% increase in pre-tax underwriting profit, driven by a 5% rise in premiums [20] Group 4: Leadership Transition - Warren Buffett, who has led Berkshire since 1965, plans to step down at the end of the year, with Vice Chairman Greg Abel set to succeed him [9][13] - Since Buffett's announcement of his departure, Berkshire shares have fallen more than 12%, underperforming the S&P 500 by about 22 percentage points [13][17]