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CRISPR Gene-Edited Greens Reach Grocery With Built-In Nutrition

A new generation of CRISPR-edited produce is hitting specialty grocery shelves, offering massive increases in Vitamin K and Zinc while removing bitter flavor profiles. Led by startups like VerdantEdit, these bio-engineered greens represent a shift toward functional produce that solves both nutritional deficits and palate preferences for modern consumers.

Jun 19, 2026