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.
Reducing microplastics
Bio-based materials and process innovation can provide alternatives to the materials responsible for the worrying prevalence of microplastics in our bodies, our food, and our pets. Vireo is supporting the commercialization of safer and more sustainable products and processes.
Developing a collaborative action plan for cultured meat and seafood safety
Read the latest report from the Cultured Meat Safety Initiative as we facilitate partnerships between cultured meat and seafood developers and governmental and academic organizations to develop new methods and generate the safety data that is needed for regulatory, consumer, and market acceptance of cultured meat and seafood.
Cellulose Nanomaterial Safety and Regulatory Update Workshop
Vireo is offering an interactive 2-hour workshop providing information about current and emerging policies for cellulose nanomaterials in select markets around the globe and sharing practical considerations for meeting regulatory and customer requirements for chemical and food contact applications.
Updating US Biotechnology Policy
US EPA, FDA and USDA have published an ambitious plan for improving regulation of genetically modified plants, animals, microorganisms, human drugs, biologics, and medical devices.
Reduce what you can, and offset the rest
As we recognize our collective responsibility to protect and preserve our planet, Vireo continues to address our carbon footprint. We have offset our 2023 CO2 emissions from essential business travel and home office energy use by supporting the Big Smile Wind Farm at Dempsey Ridge.