The Guardian Science
Gene-edited bananas that don’t go brown could hit UK supermarkets
Gene-edited bananas that resist browning are nearing UK supermarkets. The bananas, developed by a UK company, stay fresh longer and could reduce food waste. They have received regulatory approval and are being reviewed for safety.
What happened
A UK company created bananas that don’t brown quickly using gene-editing. They are approved for marketing and could be sold in stores soon.
Why it matters
The bananas could help reduce food waste and make it easier to use bananas in prepackaged foods.
Why it belongs here
The development shows how science can address everyday problems like food waste in a practical and sustainable way.
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