Supermarket fruit and veg can be one year old

FRESH fruit and vegetables on sale in some supermarkets can be up to a year old, it has been revealed.

Supermarket fruit and veg can be one year old

While supermarkets are now geared up to supplying fresh produce year-round, some may have been treated with chemicals to keep them fresh for months.

Horticultural expert, Professor Michael Hennerty, said a gas treatment called SmartFresh, not yet available in Ireland, has been used on imported apples for a number of years.

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