Out of the bags, the fruit will seem less vivid and, yes, possibly even tinged with green. It makes you wonder – what else is going on in the world of packaging to tempt us into buying?

With this in mind, scientists have isolated a gene that prevents fruit from falling from trees, protecting it from damage, bruising or decay, before it’s harvested. Fruit stays on trees for longer, ...

Supermarkets should be banned from selling products such as apples and bananas in plastic packaging, a global NGO said this week. WRAP has reiterated its call for 21 common fruit and vegetables to be ...