Gene-edited non-browning banana launched

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Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

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Biotech company Tropic has developed a genetically engineered non-browning banana.

The banana is said to remain fresh and yellow for 12 hours after being peeled.

It is the latest in a series of gene-edited fruits and vegetables designed to have a longer shelf life.

Scientists say the technology is emerging as a powerful new weapon against food waste.

“In agriculture and food, it’s not one big problem, it’s a lot of little problems and reasonable-sized problems,” he said. “There are solutions to all of them in genetics. It allows you to approach, in a faster and more focused way, solutions to these problems.”.

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