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Gene-edited non-browning banana could cut food waste, scientists say

Fruit variety developed in Norwich remains fresh for up to 12 hours after being peeled

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

Scientists make purple tomatoes available to US home gardeners for the first time ever

Genetically modified purple tomato seeds are now available to buy in the US

Homes & Gardens · Mar 3, 2024

A new purple tomato is available to gardeners. Its color comes from snapdragon DNA

The plant gets its color — and a boost in antioxidants — from genes from an edible flower. It's the first time a genetically modified crop is marketed directly to gardeners to raise at home.

WEKU · Feb 6, 2024

Britain is paving the way for gene-edited food – will the public stomach it?

Twenty years ago, the anti-GM movement had wide backing. Experts say the current mood on gene editing is softer

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022

Scientists Developing A Super Tomato: How They're Boosting This Key Vitamin In The Fruit

Tomatoes are known for being sweet and juicy, as well as full of antioxidants. If that's not enough, scientists have now developed a way to make them even healthier. What Happened: Researchers have figured out how to increase the level of vitamin D3 in the fruit (that’s right, it’s not a vegetable).

Benzinga · May 24, 2022

Scientists create tomatoes genetically edited to bolster vitamin D levels

The tomatoes contain as much provitamin D3 as two eggs, with UK outdoor field trials starting next month

The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2022

Gene-edited tomatoes could be a new source of vitamin D, study suggests

The new dietary source of vitamin D could have potential public health implications, researchers say.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022