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February 9, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Shoppers can expect to see purple tomatoes for sale later this year following the approval of the cultivation and distribution for sale of a genetically modified plant.<\/p>\n

The GM purple tomato, to be marketed under the trademark “Purple Bliss”, has been modified to contain the Del and Ros1-N genes from the snapdragon plant (Antirrhinum majus), which enable it to produce natural blue pigments (anthocyanins) resulting in purple skin and flesh.<\/p>\n

It has been available in the US for several years.<\/p>\n

A safety assessment by Food Standards Australia New Zealand last year found no public health or safety concerns with food derived from purple tomato lines containing Del\/Ros1-N.<\/p>\n

At the time, FSANZ CEO Dr Sandra Cuthbert said this was the sixth genetically modified food being assessed through a shared process with Health Canada.<\/p>\n

She said the tomatoes would be labelled as genetically modified under the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code “ensuring consumers have the information they need to make informed choices”.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last month, the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator approved the commercial release of the GM tomato, which is patented by California-based Norfolk Healthy Produce.<\/p>\n

All Aussie Avocados Pty Ltd (trading as All Aussie Farmers) has been licenced to commercially release the tomato which can now grown throughout Australia.<\/p>\n

The first commercial plants in Australia are expected to be grown in Queensland.<\/p>\n

Seeds and seedlings will also be available to home gardeners. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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