RE:RE:RE:RE:more money for merit/bu I think the Nestle coooperation (it's not a JV, just a "joint development agreement") has to be looked at from a different angel:
When it was announced, in January 2020 (https://burcon.ca/2020/01/burcon,-merit-and-nestle-announce-collaborative-partnership-for-plant-based-proteins/), Merit had only started planning/building its factory. So at that time, it was not much more than PR, which made Burcon look good (because big client) and which made Nestle look good (because investing in a plant-based future).
We never learned the scope of the partnership (well, at least I am not aware. Happy to correct myself if someone has additional insights). Today, it might simple be one of many food companies that is working with Merit to bring plant-based products to the market.
So I wouldn't put so much weight on the Nestle partnership and their alleged failure to bring anything meaningful to the table. We don't know that at all.