"The protein category has seen strong growth over the last several years, driven in part by consistently improving upon protein snacking experiences" https://lnkd.in/evFTGzYP #proteinbars #nutrition #health #indulgence #esg #sustainablefoods #snacks #proteinsnacks #innovation #snackingexperience #fitness #lifestyle #cheatdays #musclerecovery
Burcon NutraScience Corporation
Biotechnology Research
Vancouver, British Columbia 2,047 followers
A global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins.
About us
Burcon (TSX: BU) is a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages. Our proteins exhibit superior functionality, taste and nutrition, making them ideal ingredients for food formulators. With over two decades of experience, Burcon has amassed an extensive patent portfolio covering its novel plant-based proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp and sunflower seeds, among other plant sources. Burcon is committed to delivering next-generation, best-in-class protein solutions, positioning itself as a key player in the rapidly expanding plant-based market. Supporting the growing trend towards a plant-based diet, Burcon offers sustainable protein ingredients that we believe are better for you and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.burcon.ca.
- Website
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http://www.burcon.ca
External link for Burcon NutraScience Corporation
- Industry
- Biotechnology Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Vancouver, British Columbia
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Plant Protein, Clean Technologies, Sustainable Solutions, Proprietary Proteins and Blends, Responsible Investing, Pea, Canola and Soy Proteins, ESG, Hempseed and Sunflower proteins, Climate Solutions, Carbon Reduction, Future of Food, Food Security, Plant-based Foods, Specialty Ingredients, Food Innovation, Health and Wellness, Sustainability, Superior Taste, Product Innovation, New Ingredients, and Premium Proteins
Locations
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Primary
1946 West Broadway
Vancouver, British Columbia V6J 1Z2, CA
Employees at Burcon NutraScience Corporation
Updates
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"Actual sales of plant-based ingredients are very much increasing," explained Jeroen Willemsen, innovation lead, Protein Shift Why is the sale of plant-based ingredients on an upwards trajectory, whereas the plant-based meat market is flatter than it's been in recent years? Willemsen puts it down to consumer routines. https://lnkd.in/dniWQ9T3 #plantbased #plantbasedfoods #plantbasedmilk #dairyfree #meatfree #animalfree #esg #sustainability #climatechange #sustainablefoods #ingredients #innovation #newproducts #protein #nutrition #health #lifestyle #fitness
Plant-based sales ARE growing, just not the usual suspects
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“On behalf of the entire Burcon team and our board of directors, I want to express our sincere gratitude to Jade for her leadership and contributions to Burcon over the past two plus decades. Personally, I want to thank Jade for her guidance and commitment to Burcon over my first one and half years as CEO. We will certainly miss Jade and wish her well in her future endeavors. Looking forward, we are pleased to welcome Robert to our team. He brings instant credibility to our capital market approach and will sharpen our overall capital strategy.” News release: Burcon Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition https://lnkd.in/gPxYUYg8
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“We believe our market-disrupting, high purity plant proteins can enable the creation of great-tasting, healthy and sustainable products that consumers demand. We are thrilled to ramp up production and sales to meet the growing customer demand as we tap into a $40 billion addressable market for Burcon’s high purity protein ingredients.” News release: Burcon Announces Fiscal 2024 Results and Reviews Operations https://lnkd.in/gy4k-Pi6 #plantbasedproteins #alternativeproteins #esg #plantbased #foodtech #agtech #greentech #climatetech #sustainability #futureoffood #newproteins #foodingredients #sustainableinvesting #innovation #nutrition #lifestyle #fitness
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“It’s one macro nutrient that continues to have a health halo. Consumers are drawn to protein claims. You take a product that once was considered kind of a ‘junk’ food, you add protein to it, and it becomes kind of a health food.” https://lnkd.in/gj-dTDG6 #plantbased #nutrition #plantbasedfoods #lifestyle #convenience #snackallday #proteinnutrition #health #fitness #musclerecovery #healthhalo #esg #futureoffood #completenutrition #innovation #newproduct #sustainability
Snack trends: Protein reigns supreme
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“As part of our strategic imperative to connect with customers and end markets, we are pleased to offer our technical services in support of our fellow industry peers. The plant protein market is growing and vibrant, filled with opportunities to innovate. Our contract services are highly complementary to Burcon’s core protein business and contribute to the overall plant-based food revolution.” News release: Burcon Taps into New Revenue Stream with Contract Research Services https://lnkd.in/gxJ7Xa2u #plantprotein #upcycle #contractresearch #esg #innovation #sustainability #plantbasedfoods #newproduct #newservice #revenue #peoplefirst #planetfirst #futureoffood #technicalsupport #foodrevolution
Burcon Taps into New Revenue Stream with Contract Research Services
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Please join us as we recap our fiscal year and provide an outlook on the exciting year ahead! News release: Burcon Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Conference Call to be Held on June 26, 2024 https://lnkd.in/gf6Sbdcs
Burcon Announces Fiscal Year 2024 Conference Call to be Held on June 26, 2024
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“We are incredibly proud to launch this one-of-a-kind canola protein ingredient, which has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from prospective customers. The level of customer interest from sampling and market engagement has pleasantly exceeded our expectations. We anticipate beginning commercial production and sales in the latter half of this year. We are truly excited to introduce this sustainable, best-in-class canola protein to the market.” News release: Burcon Launches High-Purity, Nutritionally Complete Canola Protein https://lnkd.in/gMegQXac #canola #canolaprotein #plantbasedfoods #plantbasedprotein #canolaseed #foodchain #canada #canadiancrop #innovation #newprotein #newingredient #futureoffood #newproduct #foodingredient #plantprotein #health #healthandwellness #fitness #nutrition #completenutrition
Burcon Launches High-Purity, Nutritionally Complete Canola Protein
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"Consumers increasingly are seeking convenient and flavorful ways to integrate protein into their diets, particularly as snacking replaces traditional meals among younger demographics..." https://lnkd.in/gws6w8R6 #snack #proteinsnack #plantbased #plantbasedfoods #esg #nutrition #health #healthandwellness #lifestyle #fitness #growth #healthyindulgence #cheatday #diet #weightloss #musclemass #millennials #tasteisking #convenience
Protein snacks ride the healthy indulgence line with familiar flavors
foodnavigator-usa.com
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Thank you Protein Industries Canada for featuring Burcon in your latest publication - Growing Opportunity. We are excited to bring to market our best-in-class hempseed protein isolate and sunflower proteins! https://lnkd.in/gdQqtn59 #plantbased #plantbasedprotein #plantbasedfoods #innovation #newproduct #foodingredient #agtech #esg #foodtech #futureoffood #newingredients #sunflower #hemp #hemprotein #sunflowerprotein #tasteisking
Magazines
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