Burcon NutraScience Corporation

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  • Burcon Engaged in Discussions to Acquire Merit's Business

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 3, 2023) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that it intends to submit a formal proposal to acquire the business of Merit Functional Foods ("Merit"). Merit has been placed in receivership as of March 1, 2023. This was an anticipated step in the process of addressing Merit's financial situation and does not...

    2023-03-03 8:00 AM EST
  • Burcon Provides Update on JV, Merit Functional Foods Corporation

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 28, 2023) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that Merit Functional Food's ("Merit") lenders, Export Development Canada and Farm Credit Canada, have filed an application with the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba (the "Court") for the appointment of a receiver in respect of the assets of Merit. The application is expected to...

    2023-02-28 7:43 AM EST
  • Burcon Reports Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Results

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 14, 2023) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022.Operational highlights for the third quarter ended December 31, 2022:During the quarter, Burcon:recorded a 44% quarter-over-quarter increase in royalty revenues from its licensee, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit");advanced the due diligence process in support of the partnership discussions...

    2023-02-14 4:13 PM EST
  • Burcon Issues Shareholder Letter Regarding JV, Merit Functional Foods

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 8, 2023) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today issued a letter to shareholders from its Chief Executive Officer, Kip Underwood.Dear Shareholders, I am writing to you in my 10th week as CEO of Burcon NutraScience Corporation. I joined Burcon because I believe in the future of plant-based foods and the role Burcon's innovation...

    2023-02-08 8:16 AM EST
  • Burcon Announces Fiscal 2023 Third Quarter Conference Call to be Held on February 14, 2023

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 1, 2023) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, will hold an investor conference call and webcast on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2022. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.A...

    2023-02-01 8:00 AM EST
  • Burcon Receives Notice of Allowance from the USPTO for a Key Peazazz Pea Protein Patent

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 24, 2023) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce that it has received a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") for a patent application covering characteristics of Burcon's Peazazz® pea protein made by Burcon's unique process. A notice of allowance from the USPTO is a written...

    2023-01-24 8:00 AM EST
  • Burcon JV, Merit Functional Foods Launches New Organic Pea Protein

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 8, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce that its joint venture company, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit") has launched its first USDA Certified Organic protein ingredient, Organic Peazazz C™ 850.Organic pea protein ingredients are currently in high demand and in short supply. Merit's new USDA Certified Organic and non-GMO pea...

    2022-12-08 5:26 PM EST
  • Burcon Adds Climate Tech Specialist, Aaron T. Ratner to The Board

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 23, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce that Mr. Aaron T. Ratner was elected to the Board of Directors at the Company's annual general meeting held on November 23, 2022.Mr. Ratner is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Vectr Carbon Partners, an early-stage global climate technology venture capital fund manager. ...

    2022-11-23 4:05 PM EST
  • Burcon Announces Results of Shareholder Meeting

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 23, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon or the "Company") a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce the results from its 2022 annual general meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held on November 23, 2022. All of the eight nominees set out in Burcon's management proxy circular dated October 5, 2022 proposed by management for election to the board of directors...

    2022-11-23 4:00 PM EST
  • Burcon JV, Merit Functional Foods and Canadian Partners to Develop New Line of Plant-Based Seafood Alternatives

    Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 17, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to share that its joint venture company, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit"), has partnered with Konscious Foods and Canadian Pacifico Seaweeds in a project co-invested by Protein Industries Canada, to develop a new line of high quality plant-based seafood alternative products.The new line of more than 20...

    2022-11-17 4:00 PM EST

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