
French Farmers Now Grow Bananas as Climate Warms
Southern France is getting warm enough to grow tropical fruit in open fields. Farmers are embracing the shift, cultivating bananas, papayas, and dragon fruit without heating or pesticides.
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Southern France is getting warm enough to grow tropical fruit in open fields. Farmers are embracing the shift, cultivating bananas, papayas, and dragon fruit without heating or pesticides.

Researchers discovered that storing mangoes at 54°F extends freshness for weeks while preserving flavor and nutrients. The breakthrough could reduce food waste and help tropical fruit reach more people worldwide.