By  Elizabeth Faddis
Two companies jointly announced Thursday that they had plans to start producing genetically edited strawberries in order to improve freshness and reduce waste.
The J.R. Simplot Company, a family-owned agriculture company, and Plant Services, a California-based plant reproduction company, issued a statement announcing the agricultural collaboration. By producing genetically edited strawberries, the companies hope to extend the freshness and shelf life of the food, as well as reduce waste.
