Chocolate faces more climate shocks as study highlights risk of extreme rainfall

The chocolate industry is facing a new threat as extreme rainfall in West Africa poses risks to cocoa production. According to a study from Harvard, heavy downpours can damage flowering trees and young pods, exacerbating existing challenges like drought and competition for farmland. This could impact global cocoa supplies and prices, affecting millions of farmers and the broader chocolate market. The findings underscore the need for better climate resilience strategies to safeguard this vital agricultural sector.