Burcon
Burcon NutraScience Corporation is a Canadian developer of plant-based protein ingredients and proprietary extraction and purification technologies.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
Burcon NutraScience Corporation is a global leader in innovative technologies for the large-scale production of high-quality, cost-effective plant-based proteins and ingredients for the global food and beverage industries. Working from its Winnipeg Technical Centre, Burcon operates a semi-works production facility with analytical and functionality laboratories for developing novel protein ingredients from plant-based sources. Its portfolio includes pea protein, fava protein, canola protein and CLARISOY soy protein, and its Galesburg facility uses Burcon's proprietary processing technologies to produce next-generation plant-based proteins.
History
Burcon NutraScience Corporation was formed in November 1998 as a venture capital pool corporation whose principal business was to identify and evaluate assets, properties and businesses for acquisition. On October 8, 1999, Burcon acquired BMW Canola Inc. of Winnipeg, Manitoba (now renamed Burcon NutraScience (MB) Corp.). Since that time, Burcon has evolved to become a global technology leader and innovator in the development of best-in-class plant-based proteins that offer superior taste, nutrition and functionality. With over two decades of experience, Burcon has amassed an extensive patent portfolio of composition, application, and process patents covering novel plant-based proteins derived from pea, canola, soy, hemp, sunflower seed and more.
Products and positioning
Global leader in innovative technologies for large-scale production of high-quality, cost-effective plant-based proteins and ingredients.
Pea Protein
Uniquely soluble, clean and neutral-tasting pea proteins that are perfect for dairy alternative products.
Fava Protein
Premium, high-purity fava protein isolate that has over 90% protein content, neutral flavor and an off-white color.
Canola Protein
World's first highly functional, pure and nutritious food grade non-GMO canola proteins that are perfect for plant-based products.
CLARISOY
An economical, high-quality plant-based dairy alternative with minimum protein content of 90% and a PDCAAS of 0.99.
Recent events
Burcon appoints Peter H. Kappel as board chairman[5]
Reported:
Burcon announced that Peter H. Kappel had been appointed chairman of its board, succeeding Dr. D. Lorne Tyrrell, who stepped down as chairman and continued as a director.
Nestlé partners with Burcon and Merit Functional Foods[6]
Reported:
Nestlé said it had partnered with Canadian plant-food ingredient producers Burcon and Merit Functional Foods. The report described this as its second such supply agreement targeting Canadian crops that month.
Nestlé teams up with Burcon and Merit on plant-based ingredients[7]
Reported:
Nestlé teamed up with plant-based food ingredient makers Burcon and Merit to speed up innovation in the business segment. The collaboration gives Nestlé access to Burcon's plant-protein extraction and purification technology and Merit's production capabilities.
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