Wisconsin-bred biotech: Meet the company using biology to make daily life healthier and more sustainable

Do you use biotechnology on a daily basis? Your first reaction might be to say no.

But what many people don’t realize is that biotechnology is at work in most aspects of everyday life — from the meat and cheese in your refrigerator to your store-bought cookies and dish detergent. It enables cold-water laundry washing. It even keeps your sliced bread fresher for longer.

And the driving force behind this innovation, with six sites in Wisconsin alone, might just be the biggest name in biotech…