The ice cream giant highlights the vulnerability of key ingredients like cocoa, nuts, vanilla, and coffee to climate change, warning that rising temperatures could lead to the disappearance of beloved flavors.
Ben and Jerry's has issued a stark warning about the impact of global warming on its supply chain , stating that it could lead to the disappearance of some beloved ice cream flavors in the coming century. The ice cream giant, known for its socially conscious stance on various issues, highlighted the vulnerability of key ingredients like cocoa, nuts, vanilla, and coffee to climate change .
\In a 27-second TikTok video posted last year, Ben and Jerry's drew attention to the potential consequences of rising temperatures. The video warned that 90% of land used for cocoa cultivation could become unusable by 2050, due to changing weather patterns and increased disease outbreaks. This aligns with the global cocoa shortage impacting chocolate producers worldwide, forcing them to grapple with rising production costs and potential product size reductions. \The company also pointed out the vulnerability of nut trees, crucial for providing ingredients like almonds, to warmer winters. Nut production in Australia, worth nearly $2 billion in 2021, is facing significant challenges due to these milder winters disrupting the flowering and nut-bearing process. Vanilla, another essential ingredient, is threatened by worsening cyclone seasons in its growing regions, a consequence of climate change. The delicate vanilla orchid vine requires specific conditions to mature and produce beans, making it susceptible to the impacts of extreme weather events.
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