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The clever Kiwi combining science and food to keep fruit and vege fresher for longer

July 10, 2018

Each year New Zealanders chuck 3000 tonnes of lettuce, 4000 tonnes of apples and a whopping 6000 tonnes of spuds. (Source: Other)

Each year New Zealanders chuck 3000 tonnes of lettuce, 4000 tonnes of apples and a whopping 6000 tonnes of spuds.

The use of ethelyne could change that, as Seven Sharp finds. 

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