Dubai chocolate, matcha and quinoa: Dark side of food trends DW 10/18/2025
Rising global demand for Dubai chocolate has sharply increased pistachio cultivation, driving heavy irrigation and straining water resources in producing regions.
The dark side of Dubai chocolate, matcha and quinoa DW 10/18/2025
Dubai chocolate's popularity has driven a global surge in pistachio demand, expanding cultivation and causing significant water-use and environmental pressures.