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

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 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, and HPS Food and Ingredients Inc. ("HPS") are set to showcase their groundbreaking 95% hempseed protein isolate at the upcoming Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, CA, from March 14 to 16, 2024.

At Expo West, Burcon and HPS will spotlight the exceptional taste, color, and purity of the 95% hempseed protein isolate, a breakthrough achievement in plant-based protein innovation. With commercial quantities available, interested customers will have the opportunity to sample the product firsthand.

"We are thrilled to show the world our 95% hempseed protein isolate," said Kip Underwood, Burcon's chief executive officer. "Expo West provides an ideal platform to engage with buyers of natural and healthy products. Our hempseed protein stands out as a hero ingredient, offering superb taste, sustainability and clean-label benefits, enabling the creation of innovative food and beverage offerings. We are poised to meet the strong customer demand with our unrivaled hempseed protein."

In response to increasing customer demand, Burcon and HPS have accelerated its commercialization plans for hemp, with commercial availability targeted for this quarter. The companies are committed to providing customers with a best-in-class plant-based protein that sets a new standard for hempseed ingredients.

"We are excited to deliver an amazing hempseed protein product to our customers," expressed Marc van Burck, HPS's chief executive officer. "Commercial availability is expected to come at a time when our customers are demanding a higher purity, better tasting hemp protein ingredient. Expo West presents us with a prime opportunity to expand our sales funnel as we look forward to meeting our prospective customers in person at the show."

Visit the HPS team at Expo West booth #538 for more information on our innovative hempseed protein isolate. For inquiries regarding product samples and information, prospective customers are encouraged to directly reach out to HPS Sales Team here.

About HPS Food and Ingredients Inc.

HPS Food & Ingredients is a global leader in value-added processing of plant proteins, seeds & grains, oils, flours, fibers and starches, for premium food markets and food companies around the globe. We produce nutritious, North American grown non-GMO, gluten-free ingredient products at our dedicated production facilities in Manitoba, Canada. We provide quality ingredient solutions for the global food marketplace. For more information, visit hpsfood.ca.

About Burcon NutraScience Corporation

Burcon 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 .

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