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flag Australia approves purple tomato with enhanced antioxidants for 2026 supermarket release.

flag A genetically engineered purple tomato, enriched with anthocyanins for potential health benefits, has received regulatory approval in Australia and is set to become available in supermarkets in early 2026. flag Developed at the John Innes Centre in the UK, the tomato uses genes from snapdragons to boost levels of antioxidants found in blueberries and blackberries. flag The project, which began in 2010 and involved researchers including University of Sydney’s Professor Daniel Tan, aims to enhance the nutritional profile of a common food. flag While the fruit’s long-term health effects remain under study, it marks a significant advancement in biofortified crops.

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