Gene edited fruits and vegetables that last for weeks could hit supermarket shelves

The new act could allow Brits access to food which lasts longer and has a lower environmental impact - (Getty Images)

Fruits and vegetables could stay fresher for a lot longer as gene-edited foods could hit supermarket shelves as son as next year.

Parliament is preparing to pass new legislation which will allow British consumers to have access to food modified to last longer. The bill has already passed through the House of Commons and will be debated in its final reading by the Lords on Tuesday.