Apples, Bananas, Kiwis: This Storage Mistake Makes Your Fruit Ripen Much Too Quickly

Storing all fruit in the same bowl can speed up ripening and contribute to food waste. Apples release ethylene, a natural plant gas that softens fruit, changes its color and develops its aromas, especially when fruit is crowded in a poorly ventilated space. Bananas and kiwis are sensitive to it, as are pears, avocados, peaches, nectarines, plums and mangoes. Separating fruit can slow the process and help keep it fresh for longer.