Stop by the HPS Food & Ingredients booth #721 to learn more about this new-to-the-world, clean-label, high protein powder

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 25, 2024) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, proudly announces the successful completion of end-to-end validation trials and the start of commercial-scale production for the world's first high purity 95% hempseed protein isolate.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2024) - 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 successful closing of an over-subscribed non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the "Units") at an issue price of $0.215 per Unit for gross proceeds of $4,364,160 (the "Offering"). Principal subscribers include Company directors, management, long-term shareholders, and new investors in support of Burcon's long-term vision.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2024) - 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 co-investment from Protein Industries Canada ("PIC") for the scale-up and commercialization of hempseed and sunflower seed protein.

Stop by the HPS Food & Ingredients booth #538 to learn more about this exceptional, clean-label, high protein powder

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 14, 2024) - 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, 2023.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 31, 2024) - 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 Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2023. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Strategically Reduced Patent Expenses by 62% in the Last 12 Months

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 18, 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.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 7, 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, due to overwhelming customer demand, it has entered into a production agreement with its partner manufacturer to bring the world's first high purity 95% hempseed protein isolate to market.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 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 second quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 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, November 14, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2023. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 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 its CEO, Kip Underwood, has been invited to participate as a keynote speaker and panelist at this year's Process Scale Up Workshop hosted by Plant Protein Innovation Center ("PPIC") at the University of Minnesota on November 6th - 7th, 2023.

Stop by the HPS Food & Ingredients booth #1652 to learn more about this functional, high protein powder

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 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, is proud to announce the successful launch of the world's first high purity hempseed protein isolate at two separate trade shows - the Institute of Food Technologists 2023 Annual Meeting and Exposition ("IFT FIRST") in July, and Natural Products Expo East in September. This innovative product has since garnered immense interest from customers and industry experts.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 20, 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 the results from its 2023 annual general and special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held on September 20, 2023. All of the eight nominees set out in Burcon's management proxy circular dated August 2, 2023 proposed by management for election to the board of directors at the Meeting were elected to the board. Each director elected will hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of shareholders of Burcon or until his or her successor is elected or appointed, unless his or her office is earlier vacated in accordance with Burcon's articles or with applicable law.

Stop by the HPS Food & Ingredients booth #1632 to learn more about this functional, high protein powder

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 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 details for its upcoming virtual Annual General and Special Meeting (the "AGM") to be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 10:00 am Pacific Time.

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.

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.

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

Creating a New Category for Hempseed-Based Protein Ingredients to Tap into New Markets

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.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 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 Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

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

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 16, 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, further to its news release on May 8, 2023, the Company has received additional interest in its financing and has closed the third and final tranche of the non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the "Units") at an issue price of $0.265 per Unit for gross proceeds of $3.4 million (the "Offering").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 12, 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, further to its news release on May 8, 2023, the Company has closed the second tranche of the fully subscribed non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the "Units") at an issue price of $0.265 per Unit for gross proceeds of approximately $3.3 million (the "Offering").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 10, 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 successfully completed end-to-end validation trials of its novel sunflower protein process using commercial-scale equipment at Burcon's Winnipeg Technical Centre.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 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, further to its news release on May 8, 2023, the Company has closed the first tranche of the fully subscribed non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the "Units") at an issue price of $0.265 per Unit for gross proceeds of approximately $3.3 million (the "Offering").

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 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, is pleased to announce a fully subscribed non-brokered private placement of units of the Company (the "Units") at an issue price of $0.265 per Unit for gross proceeds of approximately $3.3 million (the "Offering"). Long-term shareholders, including an insider, and a new investor have fully subscribed to the Offering and the Company expects to close the Offering in two tranches, the first on May 8, 2023 and the second tranche on or before May 11, 2023.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 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, in cooperation with an industry plant protein company, it is participating in a bid to acquire the assets of Merit Functional Foods ("Merit").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 6, 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 continues to be engaged in the due diligence process to acquire the assets 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 alter Burcon's plan to acquire Merit's business. Burcon remains actively engaged in discussions with the appointed receiver, PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc, LIT.

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 be heard by the Court on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Burcon intends to continue its discussions with Merit's lenders, as outlined in its recent shareholder letter, in order to seek a potential funding solution for Merit's business.

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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.

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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.

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.

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 notification that a patent application has cleared internal review, is pending issuance and will grant in the near future.

Merit's Organic Pea Protein Offers High-Quality Sustainable Nutrition to Promote Health and Wellbeing

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.

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 at the Meeting were elected to the board. Each director elected will hold office until the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of shareholders of Burcon or until his or her successor is elected or appointed, unless his or her office is earlier vacated in accordance with Burcon's articles or with applicable law.

Merit's Best-in-Class Protein Ingredients Deliver on Functionality, Taste and Nutrition to Exceed Consumer Expectations

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 16, 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, today announced that it will present at Canaccord Genuity's Third Annual AgriFood Tech Innovation Virtual Forum on December 1, 2022 at 4:00pm ET.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 7, 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, reported results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2022.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 7, 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 Board of Directors has unanimously appointed Kip Underwood, a seasoned veteran executive with over 25 years of experience in the food and specialty protein industry, as Chief Executive Officer, effective November 7, 2022. Peter H. Kappel has relinquished his role as interim CEO and remain as chair of Burcon's board of directors.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 24, 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, will hold an investor conference call and webcast on Monday, November 7, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2022. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 20, 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 it has received a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") for a patent application covering the unique process to produce high-purity protein ingredients from non-soy oilseed, which includes the use of sunflower seed as the source material. A notice of allowance from the USPTO is a written notification that a patent application has cleared internal review and is pending issuance and will grant in the near future.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 13, 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 its annual general meeting of shareholders (the "AGM") will be held virtually on November 23, 2022.

Burcon's sunflower protein isolate sets new benchmark for the next generation of high-quality, clean-label plant-based protein ingredients

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 19, 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 provide an update on the production progress and funding of its joint venture, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 6, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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 Interim CEO and Chairman of the Board, Peter H. Kappel.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 2, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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 file a Form 25 (Notification of Removal from Listing and/or Registration under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on September 12, 2022 to delist the Company's common shares from the Nasdaq Capital Market and to deregister its common shares under Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The common shares of the Company will be suspended from trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on or about September 12, 2022. The Company expects that the delisting and deregistration will become effective ten days and ninety days, respectively, from the date of filing. The Company today provided notice to NASDAQ Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") of the Company's intention to file the Form 25.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 2, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced the resignation of its auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC"), effective September 1, 2022 and that it is postponing its annual meeting of shareholders (the "AGM"), which was to be held on September 14, 2022.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 15, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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, 2022.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 2, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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 15, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2022. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Merit's Peazazz Pea Protein Can Now Help Drive Clean Label Food and Beverage Applications

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 26, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that it will present at the Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference on August 10, 2022 at 11:30am ET.

Peazazz C Offers Exceptional Solubility and Unparalleled Smooth Creamy Texture

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 27, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, reported results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 21, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, announced today that it has entered into a loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") pursuant to which Large Scale Investments Limited (the "Lender"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Firewood Elite Limited ("Firewood"), will provide Burcon with a secured loan (the "Loan") of up to $10 million (the "Loan Amount"). Firewood is wholly-owned by Mr. Alan Chan, a director of Burcon.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 13, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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, June 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to provide a business update and discuss its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2022. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 3, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, announced today that it has signed a term sheet (the "Term Sheet") with its largest shareholder with respect to a proposed credit facility of up to $10 million to Burcon. In addition, Burcon announces it has advanced a loan from treasury to its joint venture, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 28, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to provide an update on its developments in light of the recent announcement of the letter from NASDAQ regarding minimum bid price deficiency, Burcon's recent share price weakness and the overall market volatility for the plant-based sector.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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 co-investment from Proteins Industries Canada for the development of high-quality protein ingredients from sunflower seeds.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 6, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, announced that on April 1, 2022, the Company received a letter from the Listings Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with Listing Rule 5550 (a)(2), which requires the listed securities of the Company to maintain a minimum bid price of US$1 per share. The Company has not met this requirement for a period of 30 consecutive business days.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 3, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that it will participate at two upcoming investor conferences from March 13 to 17, 2022:

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 1, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce that Peter H. Kappel, Chairman of Burcon's board of directors, will assume the role of interim Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), with immediate effect, until a successor is appointed by the Company's board of directors.

Vancouver, British Columbia,--(Newsfile Corp. - February 14, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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, 2021.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 1, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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, February 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2021. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Files Five Additional US Patent Applications

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 10, 2022) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that Johann Tergesen will be stepping down as President and Chief Executive Officer.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 22, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that it will participate at two upcoming investor conferences on December 1 and 2, 2021:

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 15, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, reported results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2021.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 10, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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 partner, Merit Functional Foods' new 94,000 square-foot facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is commercially ready to supply its best-in-class pea and canola proteins to leading food and beverage customers.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 8, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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 Foods"), received a co-investment from Protein Industries Canada, which will see Merit Foods' best-in-class pea and canola protein ingredients incorporated into new high-quality plant-based meat alternative products.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 4, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that it will participate at two upcoming investor conferences on November 16, 2021:

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 2, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("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, November 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2021. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 21, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, announces that Mr. Peter H. Kappel has been appointed as chairman of Burcon's board of directors, succeeding Dr. D. Lorne Tyrrell. Burcon is also pleased to provide an update on its operations.

Adds Alfred Lau to its Board of Directors

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 9, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that in accordance with the new Public Health Order ("PHO") guidance issued by the province of British Columbia, Burcon's in-person Annual and Special Meeting of shareholders ("AGM"), scheduled to take place at The Westin Bayshore Hotel in Vancouver on September 15, 2021, will require all attendees to provide proof of vaccination status. In addition, the new PHO guidelines require masks to be worn in indoor public settings when not seated.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 2, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that it will participate in a panel discussion at the inaugural Raymond James Sustainability Conference on September 14, 2021 at 12:30pm ET.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 26, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that it will participate in a fireside chat discussion at the Exane BNP Paribas ESG Conference on September 9, 2021 at 10:00am ET.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 16, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, reported results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2021.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 5, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, today announced that it will present at the Canaccord Genuity 41st Annual Growth Conference on August 12, 2021 at 1:00pm ET.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 3, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, will hold an investor conference call and webcast on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2021. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce that Ms. Jeanne McCaherty has been appointed to its board of directors effective immediately. Ms. McCaherty brings extensive senior management experience and deep knowledge of the global food ingredients industry to the Burcon board.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, reported results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 14, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, will hold an investor conference call and webcast on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to provide a business update and discuss its financial results for the year ended March 31, 2021. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 28, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to share that its joint venture company, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit Foods") received a second co-investment from Protein Industries Canada, which will see Merit Foods' game-changing pea and canola protein ingredients utilized in new plant-based products.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 24, 2021) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (NASDAQ: BRCN) (OTCQB: BUROF) ("Burcon or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of clean-label, plant-based proteins for foods and beverages, is pleased to announce the Company's common stock has been approved for listing on The Nasdaq Capital Market (the "Nasdaq"). Trading of Burcon's shares on the Nasdaq is expected to begin at the market open on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 under the symbol "BRCN".

A Global Plant-based Protein First For Canola

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2021) -  Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, today announced that it will participate in the 33rd Annual ROTH Conference, which will be held virtually on March 15-17, 2021.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 16, 2021) -  Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2020.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 9, 2021) -  Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce that its joint venture company, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit Foods" or "Merit") has completed the first commercial production runs of Peazazz® and Peazac® pea proteins at its state-of-the-art plant protein production facility in Manitoba, Canada, dedicated to the production, under license, of Burcon's novel pea and canola protein ingredients. Construction of the facility was formally completed on December 31, 2020.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 29, 2021) -  Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, will hold an investor conference call and webcast on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to provide a business update and discuss its financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended December 31, 2020. The Company's financial results will be issued in a press release prior to the call.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 7, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is scheduled to participate in the Roth Virtual Deer Valley Conference. President and CEO Johann F. Tergesen will host one-on-one meetings on Friday, December 11th. Interested investors should contact their Roth representative.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2020) -  Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce the results from its 2020 annual meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held on September 17, 2020. All of the eight nominees set out in Burcon's management proxy circular dated July 31, 2020 proposed by management for election to the board of directors at the Meeting were elected to the board. Each director elected will hold office until the conclusion of the next annual meeting of shareholders of Burcon or until his or her successor is elected or appointed, unless his or her office is earlier vacated in accordance with Burcon's by-laws or with applicable law.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 2, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) ("Burcon"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to provide further updates with respect to its activities and announces the forced conversion of its outstanding convertible debentures.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 27, 2020) -  Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) ("Burcon"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce that its joint venture company, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit Foods" or "Merit") has received a $30 million investment from a new equity partner, Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) ("Bunge"), a leading international agribusiness and food company. The partnership will expedite Merit's construction of its state-of-the-art plant-based protein production facility in Manitoba, Canada, where it will produce, under license, Burcon's novel pea and canola protein ingredients. It will be the only commercial-scale facility capable of producing food-grade canola protein in the world. Construction is well underway, and the plant is on track to be fully operational by December 2020.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 10, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) ("Burcon"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, announced today that Burcon and ADM have agreed to terminate the license and production agreement dated March 4, 2011 made among Burcon, Burcon NutraScience (MB) Corp. and ADM for CLARISOY™ soy protein effective August 7th, 2020.

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 6, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation  (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) ("Burcon"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce that Ms. Debora Fang has been appointed to its board of directors.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 29, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF), a global leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-proteins, reported results for the year ended March 31, 2020.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 22, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF) ("Burcon"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce that its joint venture company, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit Functional Foods" or "Merit") has secured additional debt financing of $10 million in the form of a 10-year interest free loan from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (the "AIP Loan").

Arranges $85 Million Debt Financing Package

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 10, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTCQB: BUROF), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, will participate at the 32nd Annual ROTH Conference being held March 15 - 17, 2020 at the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point, California.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 19, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (the "Company" or "Burcon") is pleased to confirm the closing of its previously announced bought deal offering for gross proceeds of C$11,500,690 (the "Offering").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 12, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), (OTCQB: BUROF), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce that it has qualified to trade its common shares in the United States on the OTCQB® Venture Market ("OTCQB®"). Burcon now is quoted on the OTCQB® under the symbol "BUROF".

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 24, 2020) -  Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce today that Burcon, Nestlé and Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit") have entered into a joint development agreement to tailor Burcon and Merit's novel plant-based proteins for use in Nestlé food and beverage applications.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 10, 2020) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to share that its joint venture company, Merit Functional Foods Corporation ("Merit Foods") announced today that it has received a significant co-investment from Protein Industries Canada, which will help facilitate the rapid growth of Merit Foods.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - December 10, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered private placement (see news releases of the Company dated November 25, 2019 and November 28, 2019) of convertible debentures (the "Convertible Debentures") for an aggregate principal amount of $9.5 million (the "Offering"). Insiders of the Company subscribed for Convertible Debentures totaling $2 million in principal amount, including Burcon directors, Dr. D. Lorne Tyrrell and Mr. Peter H. Kappel, who each subscribed for $500,000 principal amount and Burcon's CEO, Johann F. Tergesen, who subscribed for $1 million principal amount.

This document corrects and updates the headline where it should have read, "Burcon Increases Previously Announced Non-Brokered Private Placement of Convertible Debentures to $9.5 Million" instead of "$9 Million". No other changes were required in the body of the release. 

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 28, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce that, based on orders received, it has increased its previously announced non-brokered private placement (see news release of the Company dated November 25, 2019) of convertible debentures (the "Convertible Debentures") from an aggregate principal amount of $4 million to $9.5 million (the "Offering").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 25, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of convertible debentures (the "Convertible Debentures") for an aggregate principal amount of up to $4 million (the "Offering"). Insiders of the Company have agreed to subscribe for Convertible Debentures totaling $2 million in principal amount. The Offering is subject to the approval of the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - October 21, 2019) -  Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce today that the US Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") has issued a GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) no-objection letter for Peazazz® and Peazac® pea proteins. The "Letter of No Objection" is issued by the US FDA confirming that they do not question the basis for the GRAS self-affirmation notification submitted by Burcon in June 2018.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 18, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce the results from its 2019 annual meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") held on September 17, 2019. All of the seven nominees set out in Burcon's management proxy circular dated July 30, 2019 proposed by management for election to the board of directors at the Meeting were elected to the board. Each director elected will hold office until the conclusion of the next annual meeting of shareholders of Burcon or until his or her successor is elected or appointed, unless his or her office is earlier vacated in accordance with Burcon's by-laws or with the provisions of the Business Corporations Act (Yukon).

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - September 17, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, is pleased to provide an update of its recent development activities.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 21, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), a global technology leader in the development of plant-based proteins, announced today that it has received a notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office for a patent application covering certain valuable attributes of Burcon's Peazazz® pea protein. A notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office is a written notification that a patent application has cleared internal review and is pending issuance and will grant in the near future.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 23, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), a global leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-proteins, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Calvin Chi Leung Ng as a director of its board.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 8, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (OTC PINK: BUROF), a global leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-proteins, is pleased to provide an update of its recent development activities.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 4, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon"), a leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant proteins, is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated June 26, 2019 with respect to the completion of Burcon's rights offering (the "Rights Offering"), the Rights Offering was over-subscribed and, as such, Burcon has issued 44,083,203 Common shares of Burcon ("Common Shares") at a price of $0.35 per share for aggregate gross proceeds to Burcon of $15,429,121 under the Rights Offering.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 2, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), a global leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-proteins, reported results for the year ended March 31, 2019.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 26, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Company"), a leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant proteins, is pleased to announce the completion of its rights offering (the "Rights Offering"), which expired at 5:00pm (EST) on June 25, 2019. The Rights Offering was over-subscribed and will result in the issuance of 44,083,203 Common shares of Burcon ("Common Shares") at a price of $0.35 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $15,429,121.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 12, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), a global leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-proteins, is pleased to introduce the investor group and joint venture partner for its new $65 million pea-protein and canola-protein production facility to be built in Western Canada. The investor group is made up of Shaun Crew, Barry Tomiski and Ryan Bracken, three exceptionally talented veterans of the agri-foods industry. The three are proven entrepreneurs, most notably demonstrated by the rapid growth and highly successful sale of Hemp Oil Canada Inc. ("HOCI"). Originally founded by Shaun Crew in 1998, HOCI grew to become the world's largest producer and processor of bulk hemp food products and ingredients. The investor group's association with HOCI ended with the recent acquisition of FHF Holdings Ltd. (the parent company of Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods including HOCI) by Tilray Inc, one of the largest and most sophisticated producers of medical cannabis in the world.

Vancouver, British Columbia and Bel-Air, California--(Newsfile Corp. - May 29, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU), a global leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-proteins, has been invited to present at the 9th Annual LD Micro Invitational Conference being held on June 4-5, 2019 at the Luxe Sunset Hotel in Bel-Air, California.

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Establishes New Operating Entity; Enters into Exclusive License Agreement

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"Burcon's novel and proprietary pea and canola proteins have exciting applications in numerous food and beverage products," said Johann F. Tergesen, Burcon's president and chief executive officer, adding, "The ability to blend Burcon's unique pea and canola proteins to create nutritionally unparalleled plant protein combinations in our Nutratein product family, while preserving the highly desirable functional properties the proteins naturally possess, will give us a true competitive advantage, marking a key pillar of our leadership strategy in the rapidly growing plant protein market worldwide."

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 21, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon") announced today that it has amended (the "Amendment") the convertible note (the "Note") dated May 12, 2016 issued to Large Scale Investments Limited (the "Lender"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Firewood Elite Limited ("Firewood"), in the principal amount of $2,000,000 (the "Principal Amount") to extend the maturity date of the Note from May 11, 2019 to June 21, 2019. For additional details on the Note see Burcon's material change report dated April 8, 2019 and press release dated May 12, 2016, both of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 27, 2019) - Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon") announced today that it has amended (the "Amendment") the loan agreement (the "Loan Agreement") entered into on November 13, 2018 with Large Scale Investments Limited (the "Lender"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Firewood Elite Limited ("Firewood") (see press release of Burcon dated November 13, 2018). Pursuant to the Amendment, the Lender has agreed to increase the principal amount of the loan (the "Initial Loan") to Burcon by $500,000 (the "Additional Loan").

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2019) -  Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) ("Burcon" or the "Corporation"), announces that effective today, Dr. Allan Yap has decided to step down from his positions as Chairman, director and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation for personal reasons. The board of directors of Burcon (the "Board") is pleased to announce that Dr. Lorne Tyrrell has been appointed as Chairman of the Board and Mr. Johann Tergesen has been appointed as the Corporation's Chief Executive Officer.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong--(Newsfile Corp. - January 14, 2019) - Mr. Chan Yiu Lun, Alan ("Mr. Chan"), a director of Burcon NutraScience Corporation ("Burcon"), announces that on January 14, 2019, Mr. Chan, through his indirect wholly-owned company, Large Scale Investments Limited ("Large Scale"), a company incorporated in the British Virgin Islands whose registered office is situate at Vistra Corporate Services Centre, Wickhams Cay II, Road Town, Tortola, VG1110, British Virgin Islands, entered into a private agreement for sale and purchase with Dr. Allan Yap ("Dr. Yap") to acquire from Dr. Yap 1,566,719 common shares (the "Sale Shares") in the capital of Burcon at a total consideration of HK$1,843,000 (approximately C$311,792 based on the exchange rate of C$1 = HK$5.911) (the "Acquisition"). Transfer of the Sale Shares to Large Scale was to take place on January 14, 2019 after signing of the agreement.

Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) (“Burcon”) announced today that it has entered into a loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) pursuant to which Large Scale Investments Limited (the “Lender”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Firewood Elite...

Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX: BU) a leader in functional, renewable plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce the results from its 2018 annual and special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on September 6, 2018.  All of the...

Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU), a leader in natural product extraction, purification and isolation technologies, reported results for the year ended March 31, 2018.  Fiscal 2018 Operational Highlights Completed a rights offering for...

Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (“Burcon” or the “Company”) a leader in natural product extraction, purification and isolation technologies, is pleased to announce the Company’s Peazazz® and Peazac® pea proteins have received self-affirmed...

Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Company”), a leader in natural product extraction, purification and isolation technologies, announced today that in order to complete the expected delisting of its common...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Company”), a leader in natural product extraction, purification and isolation technologies, announced today that it received a letter, dated April 25,...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Company”), a leader in natural product extraction, purification and isolation technologies, announced that on February 21, 2018, the Company received notification...

Plant Protein Industry – To Share in $950 Million Innovation Superclusters Program

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) ("Burcon") is pleased to announce that, further to its press release dated February 14, 2018 with respect to the completion of Burcon's rights offering...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 14, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) ("Burcon" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the completion of its rights offering (the "Rights Offering"), which expired at 5:00pm (EST) on February...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Company”), a leader in natural product extraction, purification and isolation technologies, announced that on February 5, 2018, it received notification from...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Corporation”) a leader in natural product extraction, purification and isolation technologies, is pleased to announce its move into the nascent purified...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 10, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) ("Burcon” or the “Company") announces an update to its press release of January 5, 2018 announcing a rights offering (the “Rights Offering”).  The Company...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) ("Burcon") is pleased to announce that it will be offering rights (the "Rights Offering") to holders of its common shares ("Common Shares") of record...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 21, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Ju as an independent director of its board.  Mr. Ju is...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Company”), a leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-based proteins, announced that on December 6, 2017,  the Company received a...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Corporation”), announced that effective today, Mr. Matthew Hall has resigned as a director of the Corporation.  As previously announced on September...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 08, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Corporation”), a leader in functional, renewable plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce the results from its 2017 annual and special meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on September 7, 2017. ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon” or the “Company”), a leader in developing functionally and nutritionally valuable plant-based proteins, announced that on June 8, 2017, the Company received a letter from the Listings Qualifications Department of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") notifying the Company that it is not in compliance with Listing Rule 5450 (b)(2), which requires the listed securities of the Company to maintain a minimum market value of US$50,000,000.  The Company has not met this ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon”) is pleased to announce today that it has been granted a U.S. patent, covering technology for the production of its Peazazz® pea protein:  U.S. patent no. 9,635,875, was granted on May 2, 2017.  This patent is the first to be granted for Burcon’s pea technology by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and confirms that the Company’s approach is unique, distinct and defensible.  Burcon anticipates further positive progress, with its patent filings, in due cours...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 01, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) ("Burcon") is pleased to announce the completion of its rights offering (the "Rights Offering"), which expired at 5:00pm (EST) on November 30, 2016. The Rights Offering was over-subscribed and will result in the issuance of 1,990,708 Common shares of Burcon ("Common Shares") at a price of $2.58 per share for gross proceeds of approximately $5,136,027....

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 24, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) ("Burcon") is pleased to announce that it will be offering rights (the "Rights Offering") to holders of its common shares ("Common Shares") of record at the close of business on November 3, 2016 (the "Record Date"). Pursuant to the Rights Offering, each holder of Common Shares will receive one transferable right (a "Right") for each Common Share held. Every 18 Rights will entitle a holder to purchase one Common Share at a price of $2.58 (the "Subscription Price"). The Subscr...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 09, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR), a leader in functional, renewable plant-based proteins, is pleased to announce the results from its 2016 annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) held on September 8, 2016.  All of the seven nominees set out in Burcon’s management proxy circular dated July 25, 2016 proposed by management for election to the board of directors at the Meeting were elected to the board.  Each director elected will hold office until the conclusion of the next annual meeting of shareholde...

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 06, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon”) announced today that, Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE:ADM), Burcon’s license and production partner for CLARISOY soy protein, has confirmed plans to achieve full commercial production of CLARISOY this year. ADM plans to begin commissioning the first large-scale CLARISOY production facility at its North American headquarters in Decatur, Illinois, during the fourth quarter of 2016.   ...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR), a leader in functional and renewable plant proteins, reported results for the year ended March 31, 2016....

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 12, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burcon NutraScience Corporation (TSX:BU) (NASDAQ:BUR) (“Burcon”) announced today that, pursuant to a convertible note purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) it entered into on April 7, 2016 with Large Scale Investments Limited (the “Lender”), it has received funding from the Lender and issued a convertible note (the “Note”) to the Lender for the principal amount of $2,000,000.  The Lender is a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITC Corporation Limited.  The terms of the Agreement and the Note were disclosed in a press release of Burcon da...