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Climate Change Is Coming For Your Chocolate
May 15, 2024
Yasmin Tayag, a food, health and science writer at The Atlantic, discusses the impact of climate change on cocoa production, leading to a potential cocoa shortage. They explore poor farming conditions, weather events affecting chocolate industry, and innovative chocolate alternatives.
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- Climate change-induced weather patterns threaten cocoa production, impacting chocolate supply chains globally.
- Exploring alternative ingredients like oats in chocolate production showcases a shift away from traditional cocoa-dependent products.
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Evolving Chocolate Industry
The chocolate industry is undergoing significant changes as reported by Yasmin Tyag, a food health and science writer. She introduced a chocolate product called Choviva, made primarily from oats instead of cocoa, reflecting a shift away from traditional chocolate production. Retail prices for chocolate are rising due to dwindling yearly cocoa harvests. This transformation in the chocolate sector could have profound implications on consumer choices and the overall industry.
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