The event marked an important milestone for Burcon as the company enters a new commercialisation phase with its proteins now in active production.
“With commercial production now under way, we’ve entered a pivotal chapter for Burcon,” said Kip Underwood, Burcon’s Chief Executive Officer.
“Today’s consumers expect more from plant-based foods: better taste, higher nutrition and sustainability.”
“Our protein solutions are built to help our customers meet those expectations and accelerate innovation.” Burcon’s showcased protein ingredients included
- Peazazz C: 90%+ pea protein
- Puratein C: 90%+ canola protein
- Solatein: 90%+ sunflower protein and a sunflower protein concentrate
- HPI95: 90%+ hempseed protein
- FavaPro: a newly launched 90%+ fava bean protein.
The introduction of FavaPro was a particular highlight at the show. Featuring a neutral taste and off-white colour, FavaPro is well-suited for clean-label formulations and sustainable product development — attributes increasingly prioritised by global food brands.
In addition to showcasing its ingredient portfolio, Burcon offered attendees the opportunity to taste two plant-based product concepts that demonstrated real-world applications of its proteins.
The company hosted a special tasting of its Chipotle Black Bean Protein Hummus. The hummus, formulated with a triple blend of Peazazz C, Puratein C and Solatein, delivered a bold flavour, smooth texture and high nutritional value—highlighting the synergy of Burcon’s proteins in savoury, protein-fortified foods.
“Our Chipotle Black Bean Protein Hummus was a delicious example of what’s possible when next-generation proteins meet culinary creativity,” said Underwood.
“We were excited to share this innovation with formulators and R&D leaders from around the world.”
Attendees also sampled a Café Latte Plant Protein Beverage, made with Burcon’s proprietary blend of pea and sunflower proteins and without any flavour masking agents.
The beverage concept emphasised Burcon’s capabilities in delivering excellent solubility, smooth mouthfeel and clean taste — critical performance attributes for the growing category of plant-based beverages.
As the global demand for plant proteins continues to rise, Burcon is positioning itself as a strategic solutions provider to food and beverage companies seeking scalable, high-functionality protein options.
With a portfolio of patented extraction and purification technologies and a track record of innovation, Burcon aims to set new standards in protein quality and application performance.