A New Era for Bananas: The Innovation That Could Change How We Eat Fruit
Bananas are a staple fruit worldwide, enjoyed by millions for their convenience, taste, and nutritional benefits. Yet, one unavoidable characteristic has long plagued the industry and consumers alike—browning. Once peeled or sliced, a banana’s vibrant yellow quickly turns an unappetizing brown due to enzymatic oxidation, reducing its visual appeal and perceived freshness. That may soon change.
Enter Tropic, a UK-based biotechnology firm that has developed a revolutionary non-browning banana using gene-editing technology. The innovation promises to extend the fruit’s freshness for up to 12 hours after peeling or cutting,
