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Burcon Reports Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Results

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Monday, August 14, 2023
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 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 first quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 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 first quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • Our partnership with HPS Food and Ingredients Inc. ("HPS") is the first of many proof points for Burcon 2.0.
  • Burcon has production and process engineering expertise, while HPS has access to hempseed farmers and a global network of hemp ingredient customers.
  • The lower loss this quarter, as compared to the same year-ago quarter, is due almost entirely to the share of loss in Merit recorded during the first quarter of fiscal 2023.

Burcon Announces Fiscal 2024 First Quarter Conference Call to be Held on August 14, 2023

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Monday, July 31, 2023
Webcast, TSX, Drink, Security (finance)

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 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 Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 31, 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 Monday, August 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2023.
  • The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.
  • A link to the webcast of the conference call is available on Burcon's website under "Presentations" or directly here .
  • Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial in using the details below:

HPS and Burcon to Launch Soluble Hempseed Protein Isolate at IFT FIRST 2023

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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Attendees are invited to visit HPS Food and Ingredients Inc. at booth #S3565 featuring the world's first high purity, soluble hempseed protein isolate

Key Points: 
  • "We are incredibly proud to unveil the world's first high purity, soluble hempseed protein isolate in partnership with HPS," said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer.
  • Our hempseed protein isolate boasts an amino acid profile that contains all nine essential amino acids crucial for human health.
  • "Our high purity, soluble hempseed protein isolate combines Burcon's unrivaled technology with HPS's global network, providing customers with a truly innovative product.
  • Learn more about our newest soluble hempseed protein isolate and HPS's portfolio of ingredient solutions by visiting the HPS team at IFT FIRST Booth #S3565 or contact a representative at HPS or Burcon.

Burcon Partners with HPS Food and Ingredients to Launch World's First Soluble Hempseed Protein Isolate

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Wednesday, July 5, 2023
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Creating a New Category for Hempseed-Based Protein Ingredients to Tap into New Markets

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to partner with HPS to commercialize our hempseed protein isolate," said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer.
  • Through this partnership, Burcon and HPS aim to leverage their combined expertise to accelerate market adoption of Burcon's hempseed protein isolate (the "Product").
  • "We are excited to partner with Burcon to launch the world's first soluble hempseed protein isolate," said Marc van Burck, HPS's chief executive officer.
  • Burcon's unique technology and know-how in hempseed protein extraction produces a high purity, soluble protein isolate that doesn't exist on the market today.

Burcon Announces Unaudited Fiscal 2023 Results and Reviews Operations

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 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 unaudited results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 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 unaudited results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
  • "Fiscal 2023 was a challenging year for Burcon.
  • We are excited to move forward with our Burcon 2.0 strategy and look forward to capitalizing on the opportunities ahead."
  • Fiscal 2023 saw Burcon go through the ebbs and flows of a growing food technology company and ultimately, returning to its innovative roots to push forward on Burcon 2.0.

Burcon Announces Fiscal Year End 2023 Conference Call to Be Held on June 22, 2023

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Monday, June 12, 2023
Webcast, TSX, Drink, Security (finance)

The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Key Points: 
  • The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.
  • A link to the webcast of the conference call will be available on Burcon's website under "Presentations" or directly here .
  • The webcast will also be archived for future playback.
  • Investors interested in participating in the live call can dial in using the details below:

Burcon Launches Ingredient Processing and Scale Up Services

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
TSX, Drink, Fine chemical

A Burcon 2.0 Strategic Initiative to Connect with Customers and End Markets

Key Points: 
  • "After a successful round of financing, we are thrilled to move forward on our Burcon 2.0 strategy.
  • "Our Winnipeg Technical Centre offers a comprehensive range of plant protein processing capabilities.
  • Burcon's Winnipeg Technical Centre comprises 10,000 square feet of lab and pilot-scale production area utilizing state-of-the-art commercial processing equipment for start-to-finish product development.
  • Manufacturers looking to upcycle by-products, develop end-to-end processes or to validate and scale-up a process can leverage the Company's infrastructure and food processing expertise.

Burcon Announces Closing of $3.4 Million Private Placement

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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"We are thrilled to close a successful funding round well above our initial target," said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to close a successful funding round well above our initial target," said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer.
  • Alternative proteins are experiencing a long-term growth trend and Burcon expects to capitalize on the next wave of plant-based growth.
  • We appreciate the continued support from our long-term shareholders and we are excited to execute on our Burcon 2.0 strategy."
  • All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period in Canada expiring four months and one day from the closing of the private placement.

Burcon Announces Closing of Second Tranche of Private Placement

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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The Company is working to finalize closing steps for the balance of Units under the Offering with certain subscribers, including long-term shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • The Company is working to finalize closing steps for the balance of Units under the Offering with certain subscribers, including long-term shareholders.
  • Together with the first tranche of the Offering, Burcon has closed 71% of the Offering and expects to close the balance in a third and final tranche of the Offering on or before May 16, 2023.
  • We look forward to closing the private placement early next week and moving ahead on our Burcon 2.0 strategy."
  • All securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a statutory hold period in Canada expiring four months and one day from the closing of the private placement.

Burcon Announces Sunflower Protein Process Commercially Ready

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Non-GMO Project, TSX, Partnership, Health, Drink, Seed, Fine chemical

Burcon has validated that its innovative sunflower protein process is robust and ready for commercial scale-up.

Key Points: 
  • Burcon has validated that its innovative sunflower protein process is robust and ready for commercial scale-up.
  • Burcon's sunflower protein isolates are greater than 90% pure protein, have a neutral flavor profile and are white in color allowing incorporation into many plant-based foods.
  • Industry partners interested in our sunflower protein technology can have the confidence to work with Burcon as our ingredient technology is economical, scalable and able to produce high-quality protein ingredients.
  • Burcon's latest sunflower protein isolate, which is a source of non-GMO, non-allergenic and clean label protein, fits perfectly within this growing trend and solves many of the formulation challenges today.