At its simplest, biotechnology is technology based on biology - biotechnology harnesses cellular and biomolecular processes to develop technologies and products that help improve our lives and the health of our planet. We have used the biological processes of microorganisms for more than 6,000 years to make useful food products, such as bread and cheese, and to preserve dairy products.
After two years of relatively flat food prices, the food and beverage industry saw a return to inflationary food prices in 2011, notes Brian Todd, president and CEO of The Food...
