OTTAWA, Ontario — Global challenges of food shortages and the need to supply nourishment for a growing world population require innovative science. Biotechnology is the most highly regulated industry in the world. AquaBounty is using biotechnology to improve the productivity of aquaculture with the development of their AquAdvantage salmon eggs.
“As the world’s population is set to reach 7 billion this month we are fortunate to have biotechnology entrepreneurs who are developing safe and sustainable solutions for enhancing global food supply,” commented Peter Brenders President and CEO of BIOTECanada. “The companies in our industry are bringing home grown science from Canadian university labs, in the case of AquaBounty from both the University of Toronto and Memorial University, to market every day.”
Scientific discovery and development requires a fundamental appreciation and understanding. In order for our planet to sustain itself with our growing populations we need to change and adapt our daily practices. Biotechnology in all of its applications from health, agriculture and industrial is offering solutions to long-standing issues, which have impacted our collective population. Canada has established itself for being a place of excellent research and a nation who contributes to the health and well being of people throughout the world.
About BIOTECanada
BIOTECanada is dedicated to the sustainable commercial development of biotechnology innovation in Canada. It is the national industry-funded association with over 250 member companies representing the broad spectrum of biotech constituents including emerging and established firms in the health, industrial, and agricultural sectors, as well as academic and research institutions and other related organizations.
Source: BIOTECanada
