UNITED KINGDOM – Tropic, a UK-based agricultural biotechnology firm, has secured regulatory approval in Japan and Brazil for its world-first non-browning banana variety, clearing the way for the fruit to be imported, sold, and consumed in both countries. The approval in Brazil also permits cultivation, thereby expanding consumer access and creating new commercial opportunities in one of the world’s largest banana-producing and banana-consuming countries. “ Japan and Brazil each play critical roles in the global fruit market, and these decisions reflect growing international confidence in new agricultural technologies designed for modern supply chains ,” said Gilad Gershon, CEO of Tropic. Japan is a key import market renowned for exceptionally high standards of quality and freshness, while Brazil’s approval introduces a premium option that reduces waste, improves sustainability, and broadens category diversity in the domestic market. Since its commercial launch in 2025, Tropic’s ...