The reason is ethylene, a gas from some fruits and vegetables that speeds ripening. It’s a big reason for food waste. So store ethylene-emitting foods away from those that are sensitive to it.

Ethylene producers:

• Apple
• Cantaloupe
• Avocado
• Pear
• Tomato
• Pepper
• Banana

Ethylene sensitive:

• Mango
• Asparagus
• Peach
• Onion
• Eggplant
• Grape
• Cucumber

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