Xiuling Guo, the chief executive of Nurasa, a company in Singapore, attended the Protein Industries Canada annual meeting in Winnipeg September 25. Nurasa has partnered with Protein Industries Canada to help companies export more plant based ingredients and food to Asia | Robert Arnason photo

Targeting plant-based exports to Asia

Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t, exist market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets

Single ‘Asian consumer’ doesn’t exist, market analyst says; Canadian exporters to get help targeting diverse Asian food markets

Cheese stretches off of a pizza slice. Photo: Moncherie/iStock/Getty Images

Plant-based cheese, but more like cheese

New Canadian research has gained insight on how to improve protein content, stretch and spread of plant-based cheese, all areas where cheese from real dairy currently has significant advantages

New Canadian research has gained insight on how to improve protein content, stretch and spread of plant-based cheese, all areas where cheese from real dairy currently has significant advantages.


Burcon NutraScience Corporation, along with investors ProMan, LLC, announced plans to purchase an existing North American plant protein production facility in early 2025.

Burcon announces plant protein facility buy

Burcon NutraScience Corporation, also known for its stake in Merit Functional Foods, has a deal to purchase a North American plant protein facility, location not yet confirmed

Burcon NutraScience Corporation, also known for its stake in Merit Functional Foods, has a deal to purchase a North American plant protein facility, location not yet confirmed