After a record surge and subsequent decline in cocoa prices, chocolate manufacturers are introducing innovations and streamlining their supply chains to reduce the impact of market volatility and ensure business sustainability.
Rising demand for gas and LNG in Asia, dry weather conditions, and limited alternative supplies are increasing price volatility in the global market. Competition between European and Asian buyers may lead to further fluctuations, especially amid uncertainty surrounding the restoration of production in Qatar.
Scientists have combined several climate models with isotope support to more accurately track the movement of water across the planet and better predict the impact of global warming on the water cycle.
A new study has shown that the ENSO climate pattern can simultaneously cause droughts and floods in different parts of the world, impacting water resources and global processes. Scientists emphasize the importance of a comprehensive approach to managing water extremes, rather than focusing solely on shortages.