This document discusses food biotechnology and food preservation. It begins by defining biotechnology as the study and use of tools from living things. Food biotechnology is then defined as applying technologies to modify organisms for beneficial use in food production, marketing, or nutrition. Some applications of food biotechnology discussed are increasing crop production and developing herbicide/pesticide resistant plants. The document also introduces the topic of food preservation, which uses techniques to prevent spoilage of food by microbes. Food preservation is important for food availability and safety.