Climate change makes humanity adapt to new living conditions. And as the temperature rises, and extreme weather becomes a new reality, farmers and researches get worried about the future of popular foods.

There is an opinion that the average Joe won’t be able to buy some of the products that are popular now because they will become too rare or expensive. So, it seems that we will have to live in a less yummy world.

Axar.az brings you products that are on the “endangered foods” list. Most of them have the potential to become too scarce for us in the upcoming years.

Chocolate

So, you’ve decided to have a snack. You slip your hand into the treat bag and find nothing. Your bar of chocolate is no longer there. This situation can become real. Although cacao trees are not affected by high temperatures, they require abundant rainfall and high humidity.

But, according to this report, extreme weather is not expected to be accompanied by heavy rains. These conditions can negatively impact cocoa production and result in one million fewer tons of powder, truffles, or bars of chocolate per year.

Tea

Who doesn’t like to relax with a cup of tea after a long, busy day? It seems that we will have to look for other methods to chill out in the near future. Specialists confirm that the tea sector will be greatly impacted by climate change if no preventive measures are taken. For example, increased vulnerability to insects or lower quality leaves are just a few problems the industry is going to face.

Honey

We have already mentioned that honeybees are in danger. There are different underlying reasons, but global warming is partly to blame too.

This study discovered that rising levels of CO2 reduce the protein in pollen, the main food source among bees. In the worst case, this problem can lead to their dying-off since they will fail to get enough nutrition.

Coffee

If you can’t decide which one is more effective to start a new day with — a contrast shower or a cup of invigorating coffee — the climate change process will make this decision for you.

Leading global coffee companies like Starbucks and Lavazza recognize the severe risks caused by global warming. Around 50% of the global area suitable for coffee production is in danger of being cut by 2050. People will have to face problems like rising prices, a negative impact on flavor and aroma, and supply shortages.

Beer

Beer is the most preferred alcohol in the USA. Meanwhile, heat and droughts can lead to a 3-17% loss in barley and hop yields depending on the severity of the conditions. Decreases in supply and production can lead to a significant increase in price (for example, +193% in Ireland). So, beer drinkers should hope that some measures will be developed to support this sector.