[1.] Many people think genetically modified fruit is a recent invention, but the first GMO fruit hit the market in the 1990s.
2. Despite the hype, most of the fruit in your grocery store isn’t genetically modified.
3. A major misconception about GMO fruit is that it’s drenched in pesticides—but that’s not always true.
4. Studies show that GMO fruits are just as safe as their non-GMO counterparts.
5. One of the most well-known GMO fruits is the Arctic apple, which was modified to resist browning when sliced. It doesn’t mean it’s fake—it simply has a gene turned off that slows oxidation.
6. Every fruit you eat today—GMO or not—has been genetically altered through selective breeding over thousands of years.
7. For many developing countries, genetically modified crops have been a lifeline.
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8. As of 2022, the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires all genetically modified foods to be labeled under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard.
9. GMO technology has the potential to transform both farming and global health.
10. At the heart of the GMO conversation isn’t just biology—it’s belief.
