Food staples like coffee and cocoa are already suffering the effects of severe weather brought on by climate change and other climate-related impacts. Meanwhile, demand for these staples is soaring, putting the pinch on consumers who seemingly can’t live without their cup o’ joe or daily chocolate fix.

However, there’s good news. New technologies are taking farming into the lab — providing long-term solutions for the climate-related turmoil that’s weighing on production of key commodities.

Pluri is a cell expansion technology company whose proprietary technology is being used to develop both regenerative cell-based medicines and agricultural and food technology products. … Their 3D bioreactors mimic the natural conditions in which coffee is grown, producing cell-based ground coffee without the need to grow coffee plants. This also reduces reliance on resources like water, land, and electricity.

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