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Each year on September 26, just days after the start of autumn, we celebrate Johnny Appleseed Day. And while this day of recognition doesn’t get you off work, it’s a day to remember an American pioneer who helped bring, arguably, the most iconic fruit to North America: the apple. Known for his planting of apple …
Read Article: #JohnnyAppleseedDay | How Biotech Is Keeping Apples Fresh and Cutting Down on Food Waste

Editor’s Note: As part of BIO’s 25th Anniversary celebration we will be spotlighting biotechnology innovations that have made a major impact over the past 25 years. This “Innovation Series” will publish on the 25th of every month throughout 2018. In the ninth installment we spotlight food and agriculture biotechnology.  So, you want to grow a vegetable. Let’s say you’re looking to …
Read Article: Harnessing the Power of Ag Microbials

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today applauds the House of Representatives for passing the …

Next week the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will convene in New York City. Among the many high-level meetings taking place, the UN will be evaluating progress of sustainable development goal (UN SDG) #3, “Ensuring Access to Healthcare,” with a specific focus on combatting tuberculosis (TB) globally and preventing early death …
Read Article: UN Proposals to Weaken IP Will Not Benefit Patients

A biotechnology firm is looking to buy part of a city-owned business subdivision in Portland which could make it the second tenant since the property …

Food waste and food loss is a hot topic right now and rightly so.  The United Nations has set a target of halving food loss and waste by 2030. But a new consulting group has found that if current trends continue, food waste will continue to rise, both in terms of volume and in terms …
Read Article: GMOs: Responding to the Issue of Food Waste and Loss

Every year around this time, we begin the process of putting together our educational program for the next year’s BIO International Convention. Without fail, we receive hundreds of fascinating proposals that uncover important new trends in scientific research, healthcare delivery, intellectual property, environmental issues, sustainable farming, business development and digital health. As we plan the …
Read Article: It Starts with One

Nearly twelve years ago, members of the biopharmaceutical supply chain, including BIO, came together in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and partnered with the American Red Cross to form a coalition. The coalition was founded to resolve the coordination challenges witnessed during the Katrina response. This coalition was founded under the name Rx Response and …
Read Article: The Role – and Value – of Public-Private Partnerships in Preparedness