Fresh Del Monte Innovates Against Banana Crop Diseases

Fresh Del Monte is addressing a global banana shortage exacerbated by diseases TR4 and Black Sigatoka through partnerships with Queensland University of Technology and Tropic. The company is developing gene-edited bananas for resistance and expanding into new territories to enhance supply chain resilience. This initiative is crucial for agrifood innovators and investors as it highlights the need for sustainable solutions in the face of climate change and disease threats.

Original excerpt: Fresh Del Monte has been actively collaborating with both Queensland University of Technology and Tropic on gene edited bananas resistant to devastating fungal disease TR4…

Source: AgFunderNews