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flag UK firm develops 'long-lasting' GM bananas that stay fresh 12 hours post-peeling, cutting food waste and CO2.

flag A UK biotech firm, Tropic, has developed genetically modified bananas that stay fresh for up to 12 hours after peeling, reducing food waste and CO2 emissions. flag These bananas, approved for sale in several countries, could help cut emissions equivalent to removing 2 million cars from roads annually. flag The innovation targets the enzyme causing browning, a common issue in bananas, tomatoes, and other fruits. flag Experts also suggest wrapping banana stems in aluminum foil to slow ripening and reduce household waste.

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