Climate risk and regulation put commodities to the test

Here’s some of what’s caught our eye this week:

World’s biggest chocolate supplier moves to de-risk with cultivated cocoa

Article by FoodNavigator

But are Barry Callebaut’s customers open to cell-based cocoa?

Commodity dependence runs deep, developing countries must add value to turn the tide

Article by Eco-Business

 Developing countries risk long-term economic instability unless they shift away from deep-rooted commodity dependence by adding value and diversifying their economies, UNCTAD warns.

Mapped: 16 times extreme weather drove higher food prices since 2022

Article by CarbonBrief

Extreme weather events driven by climate change between 2022 and 2024 have repeatedly caused significant global food price spikes, highlighting growing pressure on crop production and increasing risks of food insecurity.

Small Ivory Coast cocoa firms say EU deforestation rules might bankrupt them

Article by Reuters

Smaller cocoa industry actors in Ivory Coast say they’re concerned they may be forced out of business by the high costs of meeting new EU regulations targeting deforestation-linked commodity imports.

2025 Progress Report: Climate risk reporting in the US insurance sector

Report by Ceres

Ceres reports that although climate-related risk disclosure is increasing among insurers, major gaps remain, particularly in setting concrete targets and ensuring meaningful accountability.