UBC researchers develop new food wash to reduce pesticides

UBC researchers develop new food wash to reduce pesticides

April 16, 2026 7:19 pm PST.

In an effort to improve food safety and reduce food waste, UBC researchers have created a natural solution that not only removes pesticides, but also makes perishable produce last longer. Cecilia Hua reports.

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