In 2023, American spending on Valentine's Day is projected to surpass $27.5 billion, with candy, especially chocolate, representing a significant portion. However, the cocoa industry faces serious challenges as climate change impacts the production of cacao trees. These trees require warm temperatures, high humidity, and consistent rainfall to thrive, conditions now jeopardized by global warming. As cacao trees take years to mature and produce pods, the urgency of climate impact poses a threat to maintaining and growing the chocolate supply that consumers cherish.
In 2023, Americans are expected to spend over $27.5 billion on Valentine's Day, highlighting the growing consumer interest in holiday gifts, particularly chocolate.
The challenges posed by climate change threaten cacao production; cacao trees require specific conditions to thrive, which are increasingly disrupted by global warming.
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