Press Releases

WASHINGTON - June 5, 2024 – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced the winners of the organization’s 2024 Leadership in Agri-Biotechnology Awards — honoring Dr. Annette Kleiser, CEO of Dalan Animal Health, as the recipient…

WASHINGTON - June 4, 2024 – The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), in partnership with Korn Ferry, today released a new survey assessing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the biotechnology industry. The report, “Charting a Path to…

WASHINGTON - (May 23, 2024) – Viola Davis, award-winning actress and producer, will discuss “The Convergence of Entrepreneurship and Innovation” with award-winning journalist and bestselling author Brooke Baldwin at the 2024 BIO International…

House lawmakers today unveiled a new draft of the BIOSECURE Act. Shortly after, BIO President and CEO, John F. Crowley, made the following statement: "The BIOSECURE bill released in the House today reinforces the national security imperative of the…

“BIO is pleased to see today’s report released by EPA, FDA and USDA outlining the joint plan for regulatory reform under the Coordinated Framework for Regulation of Biotechnology to support and sustain biotech innovation and continue growing the U.S…

BIO commends the leaders and members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on their persistence and dedication toward passing a new farm bill this year. The farm bill is vital policy that benefits all Americans, including nutrition programs…

The following statement may be attributed to Beth Ellikidis, BIO's Vice President for Agriculture & Environment: “Today’s release of an updated methodology to qualify crop-based sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for federal tax credits is a…

Retired U.S. Navy (SEAL) Four-Star Admiral and the Former Chancellor of The University of Texas System, William McRaven, to Discuss Leadership, Global Events, and the National Security Importance of Biotechnology with BIO CEO, John Crowley …

Seed technology companies comply with Mexico’s biosafety regulations, and Mexico should do the same, BIO said today in its response to the panel set up to determine if Mexico’s ban on imports of genetically modified corn violate its commitments…

BIO President & CEO John F. Crowley announced today that BIO would take several important steps to reaffirm the organization’s position with regards to national security and the role that the industry plays as a vital strategic asset: “As a…