Published 03 June 2024

22 min read

Climate change presents urgent challenges to global food safety. Dramatic changes in temperature, humidity, rainfall and extreme weather events are already adversely impacting farming practices, harvest sizes and crop health. Now is the time for governments, industry bodies and brands to work together to find planet-aligned solutions for feeding future populations. Towards this, science and tech are key allies.

Food Systems in Flux

Science-Savvy Brands Adapt to Thrive

Climate-Positive Consumption Tensions

The global food system is buckling under pressure from climate change. Food and drink producers are forced to rethink their sourcing and production protocols as many key crops, including coffee, cacao and grapes, are compromised by destructive weather conditions. While this presents a challenging scenario for many suppliers, it offers a bright future for those who can turn adversity into opportunity.

The global food system is buckling under pressure from climate change. Food and drink producers are forced to rethink their sourcing and production protocols as many key crops, including coffee, cacao and grapes, are compromised by destructive weather conditions. While this presents a challenging scenario for many suppliers, it offers a bright future for those who can turn adversity into opportunity.

Summary

Food Systems in Flux

The global food system is buckling under pressure from climate change. Food and drink producers are forced to rethink their sourcing and production protocols as many key crops, including coffee, cacao and grapes, are compromised by destructive weather conditions. While this presents a challenging scenario for many suppliers, it offers a bright future for those who can turn adversity into opportunity.

Science-Savvy Brands Adapt to Thrive

As covered in Food + Drink’s AI Future, science and technology hold the keys to producing sustainable, climate-resilient (and climate-friendly) edibles at scale. While scientists and researchers pin their hopes on advanced applications of agritech and cellular cultivation, brands are also putting their weight behind climate-positive research and product development. For more, see Food in 2030: Extreme Edibles

Climate-Positive Consumption Tensions

Globally, many consumers are now making concerted efforts to turn their grocery shopping into a climate-positive endeavour. This entails swapping environmentally harmful products for carbon-neutral ones, monitoring brands’ commitment to soil health and minimising waste. Meanwhile, others are reluctant to make any sacrificial changes to their lifestyles – or they simply don’t know where to start.

Food & Beverage: Solutions for the New Climate Era

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