The 9 Best Climate Risk Assessment Tools for 2025
As climate risks accelerate, climate risk assessments are becoming a critical way for businesses to understand their exposure and to make informed decisions. Companies are expected to lose as...
How Will Climate Change Impact Potatoes and What Can Growers and Sourcers Do To Adapt
The humble potato is a critical crop for global food security. It contributes the fourth most calories of any crop after rice, wheat, and maize. As climate change brings warmer, wetter weather,...
What Are Growing Degree Days, and Why They Matter Now More Than Ever
Climate change will impact crops in numerous ways. With extreme heat, drought, and extreme weather events all having an impact. These changes are measured in litres, degrees Fahrenheit, and tons of yield...
Climate Change and Spices: How Vanilla, Black Pepper, and Chili Sourcers Can Build Resilience
Spices were among the first globally traded commodities, and they remain foundational to the food, beverage, and cosmetic industries today. However, their production is deeply tied to specific tropical...
Rice and Climate Change: What Sourcers Need to Know
Rice is one of the most important global food crops. Over half of the world’s population relies on rice as their primary source of calories and nutrition. As such an important staple, it’s vital for...
Tobacco Supply at Risk: Climate Challenges and Sourcing Solutions
Tobacco is the most widely grown non-food crop. It is grown in more than 100 countries, preferring a mild, sunny climate. Tobacco is a prized crop as it demands a high price. In the U.S., for example,...
The future of Tree Crops in Iberia: Climate Risk and Opportunity
The Iberian Peninsula is an important region for many of the world’s crops. For some specialty tree crops, like almonds, olives, and oranges, it is a globally important producer and one of the world’s...
Climate Pressure on Specialty Oils: What Buyers Need to Know
Speciality oils, like olive, avocado, and coconut oil, have grown in popularity in recent years. While the supposed health benefits have increased demand for these oils, supply has struggled to keep up,...
Why Brazil’s Sugarcane Shortfall Should Concern Food and Beverage Brands
Brazil typically accounts for 50% of the world’s sugarcane exports. In the U.S., around a quarter of sugarcane imports come from Brazil, playing a huge role as an ingredient in the food and beverage...