Seedless Blackberries and Pitless Cherries Are Coming — Here's How

What if fruits and vegetables could taste better, last longer, and be easier to grow all while reducing food waste?Marianne Smith Edge, MS, RDN sits down with Anabel Rivas, M.S., Director of Crop Technical Development at Pairwise, to explore how gene-editing technology is transforming the future of fresh produce.Anabel shares how Pairwise is developing innovations like seedless blackberries and pitless cherries and why these types of advancements could help address challenges related to flavor, shelf life, sustainability, and climate resilience. What We Cover:• What CRISPR gene editing actually is — in plain language• How gene editing differs from traditional breeding and GMOs• How innovations like seedless blackberries and pitless cherries are developed• How crop innovation can reduce food waste and resource use• The role of technology in sustainable agriculture and climate resilienceFrom berry breeding to breakthrough food innovation, this is how science and agriculture are coming together to shape the next generation of fresh foods.🔗 Resources mentioned:Pairwise🔗 Connect with Anabel Rivas:LinkedIn🎙️ Listen to Rooted & Restless on:Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon | iHeart Radio📲 Follow Marianne Smith Edge:Website#RootedAndRestless #MarianneSmithEdge #CRISPR #GeneEditing #Pairwise#FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood #SeedlessBlackberries #PitlessCherries #FoodScience#NutritionPodcast #RegisteredDietitian #FoodSystem #WhatWeEat #FoodTruth#SustainableAgriculture #FoodWaste #EvidenceBasedNutrition #AgriNutrition #Produce