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Insight from Bio 2006

Seems anything “bio”-related qualifies as a hot topic these days.

With that in mind, I caught a cab from our Summit Publishing office in downtown Chicago to McCormick Place to attend Bio (Biotechnology Industry Organization) 2006 about three weeks ago The goal: Uncover some exciting bio product packaging.

The result: The show revealed applications of biotechnology in everything from food to fuel to clothing, as I learned at a press brunch that included a fashion show with models wearing clothing made from bio-based materials.

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