Tropic's non-browning bananas have the potential to significantly reduce food waste and CO2 emissions along the supply chain by more than 25%, as over 60% of exported bananas go to waste before reaching the consumer. This innovative product can support a reduction in CO2 emissions equivalent to removing 2 million passenger vehicles from the road each year.
Tropic plans to introduce several important products in the Philippines over the next decade, starting with the non-browning banana. The Philippines is the top producer and exporter of bananas in Southeast Asia, but its global market share has decreased due to the prevalence of Panama disease Tropic Race 4, which threatens 80% of global banana production.
Tropic is using gene editing technology to develop disease-resistant bananas that can solve for Panama Disease Tropical Race 4. The clear and predictable regulatory framework for gene-edited products established by the Filipino government will encourage investment and R&D in the country’s banana sector.
At Tropic, we are driven by the impact of our work, specifically by improving the livelihood of growers and developing plant varieties which address our planet’s most pressing challenges.
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