Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: September 14, 2006

 Epicore Acquires Eastampton Site

The Board of Directors of Epicore BioNetworks Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company has acquired ownership of its main business site in Eastampton, New Jersey, USA. Since the Company's inception Epicore's research and manufacturing have been conducted in Eastampton. Since 1999 corporate  management and marketing operations have been centered at the site. During this period the Company leased the facility. The Company formed a limited liability realty partnership with an adjacent business to purchase the combined site for US$1.4 million. Financing was secured from Epicore's main US bank, Wachovia.

The acquisition provides security for Epicore operations and offers operating costs savings.  The acquisition is supported by Epicore's growing and profitable international aquaculture business. Further, the acquisition is key to the Company's plans to expand its North American business in the  environmental market.

Epicore BioNetworks Inc. announces that it has granted stock options to directors and employees of the company.  The grant includes additional options to Board Director, Mr. Frank D'Addario, who has agreed to lead a new company division that will develop business for the company in the environmental field. This role is in addition to his regular board duties.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: August 15, 2006

 New Epicore Liquid Hatchery Feeds Perform Well in Trials

Responding to raw material cost pressure due to falling world shrimp prices, Epicore has developed a new range of liquid larval feeds for shrimp hatcheries. The new feeds, sold under the name EPILITE, performed better then competitive liquid feeds in an Ecuadorian hatchery trial. Tanks utilizing the new feeds had 78% survival versus 73% for the competitive control tanks. The new EPILITE range offers hatchery managers significant feed cost savings over traditional liquid feeds. Early sales confirm a high level of customer acceptance for the new line. 

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: June 30, 2006

 Epicore Board Appoints New Auditor

In order to consolidate audit work under one firm in North and South America, the Board of Directors have decided to change auditors. The new auditors, Mintz & Partners, LLP., are in compliance with National Instrument 52-108. The Board thanks BDO Seidman, LLP for their fine service to the Company and welcomes Mintz & Partners, LLP. Shareholders will be asked to approve the change at our next Annual General Meeting.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: June 12, 2006

Epicore BioNetworks Inc. Director Changes

The Board of Directors of Epicore BioNetworks Inc. is sad to report the retirement of one of its members, Mr. Hugh C. Hart.  Mr. Hart was an enthusiastic supporter of Epicore and served the board well in his ten years as a director and eight years as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Mr. Hart guided the Company from its early beginnings as an environmental biotech start-up to become a significant supplier to the world aquaculture industry.  He leaves the Company on solid financial footings, ready to grow its business to the next level and to reward the support of its shareholders.

In his place, the board has appointed Mr. Philip A.D. Secretan as director and chairman. Mr. Secretan brings to the board over 30 years' experience in aquaculture risk management.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: January 31, 2006

 University of Miami Seatrout Study Showcases EPICIN

University of Miami research, conducted in 2001 and partially funded by Epicore, was published in The Journal of Aquaculture of the Tropics.  Larval rearing of Spotted Seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, historically has been difficult because antibiotics that protect the larvae from disease also adversely affect larval survival.  In the UM study EPICIN probiotic treated tanks gave higher survival, weight and length and reduced size variability.  The authors concluded that, “a proactive, probiotic regime can be more effective than a reactive, chemotherapeutic regime.”     

Copies of the paper are available by contacting Epicore. 

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: January 31, 2006

 Epicore Develops Organic Plant Spray 

Building on the success of our PHYTOZYM 2-2-2 foliar plant spray and seed treatment, Epicore has developed an organic version of PHYTOZYM.  Farmers use PHYTOZYM to increase the uptake of nutrients and thereby increase plant yield and resistance to environmental stress.  New PHYTOZYM-Organic was designed to provide the same effects without using inorganic, synthetic ingredients.  As the attached photo form Epicore hothouse tests shows, the new product works as well or even slightly better than the old version (water control is on the right, PHYTOZYM-Organic in the middle at 0.25% and 2.5% and regular PHYTOZYM 2-2-2 on the left at 2.5%). 

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: January 15, 2006

 Epicore Appoints Vietnamese Distributor 

Epicore Bionetworks Inc. today announced the appointment of Behn Meyer Chemical (V) Co. Ltd. as its distributor for its products in Vietnam.  This latest appointment follows on the successful relationship with Behn Meyer companies in Thailand and Indonesia.  In Vietnam Behn Meyer is well positioned to service the agricultural and aquaculture industries.  From their headquarters in Ho Chi Minh City, Behn Meyer manages a countrywide sales force.  Interested customers may contact Behn Meyer at the following address: 

Behn Meyer Chemical (V) Co. Ltd.

Ho Chi Minh City Liaison Office

Unit 3B 1 Han Nam Officetel

65 Nguyen Du Street

District 1

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam

(84) 8-824-2821

  Dateline Lampung, Indonesia: October 12, 2005 

EPICIN Probiotic Improves Indonesian Larval Shrimp Results

 Improvement of larval shrimp hatchery production through the use of EPICIN probiotic is wid ely recognized in Western facilities.  The practice is spreading in Asia as well.  Trials at a major Indonesian hatchery operation showed increased survival (3%) and higher weight (38%) in tanks treated with EPICIN. 

Dateline Mazatlan, Mexico: July 6, 2005

 EPICIN Probiotic Improves Mexican Larval Shrimp Results

Mexico is one of the world-class shrimp producing regions in the aquaculture industry.  It is understandable that the Mexican industry should be at the forefront of the probiotic movement.  Epicore’s EPICIN probiotic has received an enthusiastic reception in Mexico.  

 Epicore’s Mexican distributor , Proveedora de Insumos Acuicolas S.A. de C.V. (Proaqua), have done a very effective job in taking the probiotic  message to hatchery customers.  In trials at a major Mexican hatchery EPICIN probiotic was compared to traditional antibiotics.  EPICIN treated tanks gave 57% survival versus 52% for antibiotics.  This work and other Epicore experience should convince customers that probiotics can successfully replace antibiotics.

Dateline San Pedro, Belize: April 14, 2005

 EPICIN Probiotic Increases Larval Shrimp Production

Hatcheries traditionally have used antibiotics to protect larval shrimp from diseases.  However, today many countries ban the importation of shrimp containing antibiotic residues.  Probiotics, like Epicore’s EPICIN, offer a more natural and environmentally friendly alternative to antibiotics.  Belize has been on the cutting edge of shrimp production for many years and so has been a leader in developing probiotic practices.   

All shrimp hatcheries must contend with disease problems.  Traditionally used antibiotics can lose effectiveness over time due to bacterial resistance.  The case in point is a major Belize hatchery in which production had fallen despite antibiotic usage.  In 2001 and 2002, prior to EPICIN introduction, average survivals were 35% and 39%, respectively.  After the hatchery began EPICIN usage, survivals recovered in a major way.  Survivals in 2003 and 2004 using the EPICIN regime were 73% and 72%, respectively.  

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: May 17, 2005

 Guatemala Grants Registrations for Epicore Products

 The Agriculture and Feeding Ministry of Guatemala granted licenses for a range of Epicore aquaculture products.  The licenses are valid for ten years.  Our customer, Acuicola El Rincon, very effectively handled the registration process. 

Dateline Phuket, Thailand: January 6, 2005 

EPICIN Improves Thai Shrimp Ponds Results 

In trials at a major Indonesian shrimp cooperative, EPICIN probiotic provided dramatic proof of its benefits to shrimp farmers.  After 64 days of cultivation, control shrimp averaged 3.6 grams.  EPICIN treated ponds yielded shrimp that averaged 7.6 grams.  In these trials EPICIN was applied to the shrimp feed instead of the traditional method of treating the pond water.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: November 16, 2004

 Epicore Attends Mexican Aquaculture Show

 Epicore personnel attended the International Symposium on Aquatic Nutrition in Hermosillo, Sonora, México to support the efforts of our distributor, ProAqua.   The well-attended conference provided the opportunity to meet existing and potential new customers.  Epicore pond probiotic and hatchery feed technology took center stage in discussions with ProAqua customers.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: November 2, 2004

EPICIN Approved for Use in Indonesia

 The Indonesian Directorate of Fisheries approved the use of Epicore’s EPICIN Biological Aquaculture Treatment.  The approval culminates a twenty-month process of supplying technical information to satisfy new Indonesian registration standards, patterned after their drug registration requirements.  Our distributor, PT. Behn Meyer Kimia, submitted the registration on behalf of Epicore. 

 This registration clears the way for Epicore and Behn Meyer to begin marketing EPICIN to Indonesian shrimp farms and hatcheries.  Probiotics like EPICIN are increasingly important to shrimp operations as antibiotics have become increasingly disallowed.

 Plans are underway to register the rest of the Epicore line in Indonesia.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: August 24, 2004

 Epicore Attends Honduran Aquaculture Show

 Epicore Networks Inc. aquaculture personnel from the USA, Ecuador and Brazil attended the VII Central American Symposium on Aquaculture.  The conference attracted a strong attendance and provided Epicore the opportunity to meet existing and potential new customers.  Epicore presented two technical papers and a leading Epicore customer presented a third on Epicore products.  Epicore’s Latin American Technical Manager, Ing. Fernando Garcia, presented impressive paper summarizing customer trials of our EPIFEED-MBF shrimp maturation feed.  CEO Bill Long presented a paper on principles of probiotic use in aquaculture.  Grupo Deli’s hatchery manager, Errol Jaime, presented a paper on how Epicore probiotic and liquid feed products stabilized their erratic post larvae production.  Epicore’s Ecuadorian Manager, Sra. Lorena Vanoni, attended the conference and provided valuable customer support.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: June 18, 2004

 Epicore Aquaculture Products Approved in Honduras

 After submitting extensive product information, Epicore was granted registrations for its aquaculture products by the Government of Honduras.  Epicore’s local lawyer, Dr. José Dolores Tijerino, was very effective in sheparding Epicore documents through the registration process.  This approval supports Epicore sales to the country, which are our largest in Central America.

 Registrations have become a costly and time-consuming way of life for aquaculture product suppliers in most world areas.  Epicore is committed to meeting regulatory requirements in all its major markets.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: June 16, 2004

 Epicore Board Appoints New Auditor

.Because of a change in Canadian Securities regulations, Epicore was required to change auditors to one in compliance with National Instrument 52-108.  The Board thanks Cogen Sklar LLP for their fine service to the Company and welcomes BDO Seidman, LLP.  Shareholders will be asked to approve the change at our next Annual General Meeting. 

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: May 26, 2004

 Epicore Maturation Feed Huge Success in Hatchery Trials

 Shrimp hatchery trials of Epicore’s unique marine maturation feed, EPIFEED-MBF, showed superb performance in Honduras.  One of the main challenges to achieving biosecurity in hatcheries is the use of fresh feeds like squid, Artemia and polychaetes.  In the Honduran trials EPIFEED-MBF totally replaced polychaetes and Artemia and allowed a 50% reduction in squid use.  Additionally, broodstock shrimp fed the MBF gave better spanning performance and allowed operation with fewer water exchanges.  Economics of MBF use are highly favorable.  Technical details are available on request.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: May 1, 2004

Dr. Matthew Briggs Joins Epicore 

Epicore Networks Inc. is very pleased to announce that Dr. Matthew Briggs has joined the Company as Asia Technical Manager.  Dr. Briggs has an impressive background in aquaculture.  He earned his PhD from the prestigious Stirling University, where part of his studies included the effects of Epicore’s EPICIN on shrimp pond water pollutants.  Dr. Briggs has worked in various shrimp aquaculture hatchery and pond operations in over ten countries.  He has published twelve technical papers and made numerous presentations at technical society meetings.

 Dr. Briggs will support Epicore market development efforts in Asia.  He is centrally located in the region and can be reached at the following address:

Dr. Matthew Briggs

Epicore BioNetworks Inc.

5/16 Fisherman Way

Vises Road

Rawai, Puket 83100

Thailand

Phone: (66)-076-280080

Email: koygung101@yahoo.co.uk

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: April 5, 2004

 Epicore Ecuador S.A. Develops New EPICIN Application Method

 Working with key customers Epicore Ecuador S.A. (EESA) has developed a new application method for EPICIN Biological aquaculture Treatment.  Instead of treating shrimp pond water EESA applied EPICIN to shrimp grow-out feed.  The technique concentrates EPICIN closer to the shrimp and insures it reaches the animal’s gut.  Since feed represents less mass than pond water, much less EPICIN is required so treatment costs are much lower.

 Field data show that lower usage rates do not compromise EPICIN performance.  Spectacular yield results were obtained in Ecuadorian trials.  Ponds treated with EPICIN in feed had survivals of 58% versus only 25% for control ponds.

 EESA has jumped on the finding and promoted it to a wide customer base.  EESA Administrative Manager, Sra. Lorena Vanoni, reports, “Farmers are excited by this new technology.  We expect it to significantly increase our future sales.”

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: September 28, 2003

 Epicore Presents Hatchery Products Data in Thailand

 Epicore Networks Inc. attended the World Aquaculture Society 2003 Confernece and trade show in Bangkok, Thailand to support the efforts of its Thai distributor, Behn Meyer Chemical (T) Co., Ltd., and to present the latest research into use of its products in larval shrimp culture.  Epicore’s International Business Development Director, Dr. Paul Massam, and technical consultant, Dr. Matt Briggs, manned the trade show stand to support Behn Meyer personnel.

 Larval shrimp culture traditionally has relied on antibiotics to protect the sensitive larval shrimp from hatchery diseases.  However, antibiotic residues in shrimp are banned in some major world markets.   Also, antibiotic misuse is common rendering effective drugs ineffective.

 Epicore’s EPICIN Biological Aquaculture Treatment offers a natural and environmentally friendly alternative to antibiotics.  CEO Bill Long presented hatchery usage data from Central America that showed use of EPICIN in conjunction with Epicore’s EPIFEED-LHF liquid feeds provides higher production at lower costs.  The system also provided less cycle-to-cycle variation in production than the older antibiotic-reliant system.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: May 9, 2003

Epicore BioNetworks Inc. Director Changes

It is with deep regret that Epicore announces the passing of one of its board non-executive directors, Dr. Julian Thornton.  Julian served on the board since 1998.  His scientific and business contributions and his enthusiastic support of the Company will be sorely missed.

Epicore is pleased to announce that Mr. Frank D’Addario, Chairman, President and CEO of Environmental Management Services Inc. of Nepean Ontario, has agreed to join the board.  Frank brings to Epicore a wealth of environmental remediation expertise.  His career includes work in Environment Canada as well as his public company leadership.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: February 28, 2003

Epicore BioNetworks Inc. Introduces New Aquaculture Products

Continuing its commitment to world aquaculture Epicore BioNetworks Inc. announces the addition of two new products.  Both are included in our “Product Summary” section.

The first is a new crumble larval feed, EPIBAL^™ offered in two particle sizes, 300 and 500 microns.  This high protein extruded feed contains the highest quality ingredients to provide a nutritious diet for post larval hatchery shrimp.  It is designed to offer significant cost savings over other dry hatchery diets.

The second, EPIFEED DP-1039, is a powdered version of our EPIFEED-MBF shrimp maturation feed. DP-1039 is intended for use by hatcheries that prefer to extrude their own feed including, if they wish, their own special additives.  DP-1039 offers the maturation performance of EPIFEED-MBF with the flexibility of on-site extrusion.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: February 12, 2003

Epicore Appoints Mexican Distributor

 Epicore Networks Inc. today announced the appointment of Proveedora de Insumos Acuicolas, S.A. De C.V. (ProAqua). as a distributor for its aquaculture products in Mexico. From its headquarters in Mazatalan, ProAqua is a major distributor of aquaculture products.  It has been engaged for many years in aquaculture sales in Mexico and fields a team of technically trained sales specialists.   

ProAqua has been exceptionally effective in promoting EPICIN to Mexican shrimp farmers looking for a non-antibiotic remedy to shrimp diseases.  We expect that Mexico will become one of the Company’s largest sales areas.  Interested customers may contact ProAqua at the following address:

Ing. Daniel Cabrera Villelo

Proveedora de Insumos acuicolas S.A. De C.V.

RFC: PIA-961112-TF9

Ramon Lopez Alvarado, 317-B

Col. Palos Prietas

C.P. 82010 Mazatlan, SIN

Mexico

Phone: (52)-669-981-4050

Fax: (52)-669-981-4474

Email: proaqua@prodigy.net.mx

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: February 12, 2002

EPIFEED Trials in Brown Shrimp Larval Rearing Research

A Texas A&M research study investigated partial and total replacement of live feeds (algae and Artemia) in the larval rearing of Fasfntepenaeus aztecus.  The research compared five inert artificial diets, including Epicore’s EPIFEED liquid larval feeds.  The research concluded 100% replacement of live feed hurt larval growth irrespective of artificial diet used.  Good growth was obtained when 50% replacement was employed.  This work extends the successful usage of the EPIFEED-LHF line to another species of peneaid shrimp.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: February 2003

Brazilian EPICIN Pond Results Published

Epicore BioNetworks Inc. is pleased to announce that Fish Farming International, a premier aquaculture trade journal, published the results of a Brazilian pond trial with EPICIN biological aquaculture treatment.  In a trial at the Chung shrimp farm in Tiban do Sul EPICIN was used in closed system, intensive P. vannamei ponds.  Compared to control the EPICIN ponds gave higher survival and yield.  The use of EPICIN also allowed the farm to reduce fertilizer additions and gave cleaner pond soil at the end of the cycle.

Brazil is the fastest growing shrimp farming region in Latin America.  Epicore is supported in the market by its excellent distributor, NEXCO.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: December 25, 2002

Thai Livestock Department Approves EPIFEED

Epicore BioNetworks Inc. is pleased to announce that the Thai Department of Livestock has granted a registration for EPIFEED-LHF1, LHF2 and LHF3 liquid larval feeds.  The registration clears the way for Epicore’s Thai distributor, Behn Meyer & Co. (T) Ltd., to begin marketing these highly successful feeds in the world’s largest shrimp aquaculture market.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: December 9, 2002

EPICIN Seminars Reach Indian Shrimp Farmers

In a series of five seminars Epicore CEO, Bill Long, shared technical knowledge about EPICIN biological aquaculture treatment with over 500 Indian shrimp farmers.  Through the fine efforts of Epicore’s distributor, Nurture Aqua Technology Pvt. Ltd., EPICIN has become a widely used product in Indian shrimp farming.  The seminars were designed to share Epicore’s probiotic knowledge and to help farmers optimize their results from EPICIN usage.  The seminars were enthusiastically received.

India is one of the largest shrimp aquaculture regions in the world.  Indian farmers have survived typhoons, disease and low market prices.  Products like EPICIN are a valuable tool in successful Indian shrimp farming.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: December 1, 2001

Epicore BioNetworks Inc. Announces New Grease Digester

Epicore announces the introduction of its next generation biological grease digestion products.  The first in this series is EPIZYM DP-1026 designed for use in grease trap and drain treatment in municipal restaurant and treatment applications.  DP-1026 is a natural microbial ecosystem fortified with added enzymes, stabilizers and growth media.  It offers a more economical and, in many cases, more effective performance than traditional biological grease digesters.  Acceptance of DP-1026 in the USA municipal market has been very strong.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: August 19, 2001

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: May 8, 2001

Epicore BioNetworks Inc. today announced the appointment of several companies as distributors of its aquaculture products. With the increasing market acceptance of Epicore’s biological products and specialty feeds, business opportunities have never been better. All the following distributors are well poised to capitalize on market opportunities in their areas. Arrangements for several other countries are being negotiated and will be announced in the future.

India: Epicore is pleased to introduce its distributor, Nurture Technology Consultants Pvt. Ltd. The team at Nurture formed a business to distribute Epicore products four years ago. Today, they are world-class aquaculture experts offering the full range of Epicore’s pond products. They may be contacted at the following address:

Nurture Technology Consultants Pvt. Ltd.

53/41 Ramjas Road, Karol Bagh

New Delhi – 11005 (India)

Contact: Mr. Satish K. Handa

Telephone: 91-11-5722984; 5842054

Email: ntcpl@usa.net

Brazil: Epicore is pleased to introduce the latest member of its distribution team, Nexco Importacao. Nexco joined our team last year when Epicore opened the Brazilian market to our technology. Nexco parlayed their import expertise to form a company to distribute Epicore products to the booming Brazilian cultured shrimp market. Nexco have done an exceptional job establishing themselves as the supplier of choice. They may be contacted at the following address:

Nexco

Exporetacao E Comercio Ltda.

Rua Carlos Gomes, 748 Prado

CEP: 50.720-110

Recife, BRAZIL

Contact: Mr. Geraldo Borba or Ms. Patricia Menge

Telephone: 55-81-228-7917

Fax: 55-81-3-228-7918

Email: patricia@nexco.com.br

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: January 3, 2001

Epicore BioNetworks Inc. Announces New Aquaculture Products

Rising to the evolving challenge of the world aquaculture industry Epicore BioNetworks Inc. announces several new products that will help aquaculture operations overcome problems of productivity and costs. The products derive from the biotechnology and nutritional expertise that have positioned Epicore as one of the leading suppliers to the industry. The products, described in our "Product Summary" section, are listed below:

EPIFEED-MBF maturation diet

EPIZYM-AGP COMPLETE algae growth media

EPIFEED ENRICH Artemia enrichment

EPIZYM-VMCE vitamin mineral concentrate emulsion

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: August 30, 2000

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: August 29, 2000

Epicore Networks Inc. (the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that the Canadian Venture Exchange has assigned a trading symbol ("EBN") for the Corporation in conjunction with its name change to Epicore BioNetworks Inc. Accordingly, the Corporation has now effected the four for one share consolidation approved at a special shareholders meeting held on January 31, 2000.

Dateline Eastampton, New Jersey USA: January 11, 2000

Epicore Networks Inc. today announced results of recently completed field trials that found the company's Phytozym 2-2-2 specialty fertilizer to be particularly beneficial in increasing potato yields. The trials were conducted in the United Kingdom on maincrops for prepacks, crisping and chipping. Significant yield increases were demonstrated in tuber numbers and marketable potatoes.

Dateline Buffton, South Carolina: April 15,1999

Tests at the Waddell Mariculture Center demonstrated the beneficial effect of EPICIN Biological Aquaculture Treatment on shrimp production. The work, designed to investigate modes of EPICIN action, showed best results when EPICIN was used in systems containing sediment. This, fortunately, is typically the case for shrimp grow-out ponds where EPICIN is used. Shrimp survival and yield was higher in the EPICIN treated tank that contained sediment.