Press Releases

Global Adoption of Biotech Crops Reaches New Peak of 457 Million AcresWashington, D.C. (May 4, 2017) – Millions of farmers around the world continue to choose genetically modified (GM) crop varieties because of their environmental and socio-economic…

Washington, DC (May 3, 2017) – Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) President and CEO Jim Greenwood issued the following statement regarding today’s prescription drug spending report from Blue Cross Blue Shield: “Today’s report from…

The 2017 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology education program features seven diverse education tracks with speakers from around the world over three days of the conference.

USTR’s 2017 report addresses many of the key IP-related challenges that BIO members face globally.

Washington, D.C. (April 24, 2017) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) congratulates Sonny Perdue on his confirmation to be U.S. Agriculture Secretary.  In bipartisan fashion, the Senate overwhelmingly approved Perdue by a vote of…

The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) has announced the steering committee for its upcoming BIO 2017 International Convention, which will be held in downtown San Diego from June 19 to 22. 

Panels feature international speakers from renewable chemical and consumer product companies.

Washington, DC (April 6, 2017) – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) issued the following statement regarding today's Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) vote:

Arizona Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema was named a 2017 BIO Legislator of the Year

Today the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, which was signed into law on April 5, 2012.