Climate change is affecting grape yield, composition and wine quality. As a result, the geography of wine production is changing. In this Review, we discuss the consequences of changing temperature, precipitation, humidity, radiation and CO2 on global wine production and explore adaptation strategies. Current winegrowing regions are primarily located at mid-latitudes (California, USA; southern France; northern...
Asahi’s chief executive has warned that climate change could lead to beer shortages as warmer temperatures hit barley and hops supplies around the world.Atsushi Katsuki, who has headed the Japanese brewer since 2021, said analysis conducted by the company found that global warming was set to reduce barley yields and the quality of hops significantly...
Pests and diseases are exacerbating crop shortages that have sent prices for goods likecocoa, olive oil and orange juice soaring. That’s set to become even more prevalent asextreme weather events multiply.Already, plant diseases cost the global economy over $220 billion every year, andinvasive insects at least $70 billion, according to the UN’s Food and AgricultureOrganization....