New Genomic Techniques can help reduce food waste

24 July 2026 by Wendy WINN (DG SANTE, European Commission)

Food waste is a global challenge. And it often starts before food even reaches consumers. New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) can help extend shelf life and reduce spoilage. A great example is non-browning bananas! These were developed by a UK company by inactivating the gene responsible for...

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