Friday, October 14, 2011
Fast Fact Fridays: A Cacao Catastrophe
Most of the world's cocoa is grown in Ghana or the Ivory Coast. These areas, sadly, are slated to be impacted considerably by climate changes. A study by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) predicts that by 2030, we will see a significant decrease in cacao production. Now I don't know about you, but that leaves a bitter taste in my mouth!
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1 comment:
Time to start stockpiling, right?
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