The Vireo Advisors blog brings you the latest news and developments in safe, sustainable and bio-based materials and products including novel foods and sustainable nanomaterials.
First cultured meat product successfully reviewed by FDA for safety, a milestone for cell-based cultured meat products
First Cultured Meat Product Successfully Reviewed by FDA for Safety, a milestone for cell-based cultured meat products
Scientific advice for the FAO/WHO on cell-based food products and food safety considerations
Scientific advice for the FAO/WHO on cell-based food products and food safety considerations
Where is the mad scientist?
This weekend the small horrors invading streets in the US and around the world will include a familiar trope: the mad scientist. With wild hair, a lab coat, and safety glasses, we know that she is pushing the boundaries of knowledge. But when and why did this become scary?
New, open-access book highlights opportunities in the forest bioeconomy
Forest Bioeconomy and Climate Change examines how forests, forestry, and forest-based solutions can contribute to the development of a climate- neutral, circular-bioeconomy paradigm.
European Commission publishes draft proposal to restrict microplastics
This proposal could prohibit the use of microplastics in cosmetics, cleaning products, pesticides, and more--covering sources of microplastics that are preventable.