Canola Protein

Canola protein pioneer BioExx aims to sell to highest bidder by end of 2013

12-Nov-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Canola protein specialist BioExx says it hopes to close a deal to sell the business by the end of this year.

Canola protein pioneer BioExx files for bankruptcy protection

10-Oct-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Canadian canola protein specialist BioExx has filed for bankruptcy protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) for an initial period expiring on October 31.

Special edition: Amino acids and protein

Will canola protein ever take off? BioExx still hopes to scale up in Europe, but hangs ‘for sale’ sign over front door

05-Sep-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Plant proteins are all the rage - at least that’s what the market researchers are all saying - from pea and soy to algae and rice. But what about protein from canola, the second largest oilseed crop in the world?

Big Interview: Johann Tergesen, president, Burcon NutraScience

Plant protein, the final frontier: From canola to flax, hemp and pea

31-Oct-2011

If there’s a plant with protein in it, Burcon NutraScience has probably had a good shot at extracting it. But is the market ready for flax protein isolate? Elaine Watson caught up with president and chief operating officer Johann Tergesen to find out.

Canola protein hits big time as Century seals deal with BioExx

11-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

A new range of foods and supplements based on canola protein is being developed by Hormel Foods’ Century Foods International division following a deal with protein specialist BioExx.