Headlines frequently warn that coffee supplies could dwindle in the coming years.
Can't imagine starting your day without a cup? You're far from alone. Global demand for coffee is surging, but production faces steep hurdles. Experts forecast the need to grow more coffee on shrinking land. The premium Arabica plant is increasingly vulnerable to fungi and insects, with climate change worsening these challenges.
For years, research on coffee resilience lagged. Now, leading companies and chains recognize the urgency. "It's no longer about the future, but about the present," a Lavazza board member noted at a recent conference.
Want to know more about the coffee crisis? NRC published an in-depth article on this topic.
