Due to climate change, chili sauce is losing its spiciness 0 16

For example, the Singaporean company Nanyang Sauce was forced to reduce its production volume by 25% in the last quarter, leading to a shortage of their products in stores. Extreme weather conditions in regions where chili peppers are grown have disrupted supply chains and, most importantly, affected the quality of the peppers themselves — they are becoming less spicy.

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the global chili pepper market is valued at $9 billion per year, with about 70% of supplies coming from Asian countries. However, climate change, manifested in more frequent droughts and floods, is negatively impacting yields and product quality.

Experts warn that this trend is long-term and affects not only chili but also other agricultural crops. Farmers note that they used to be able to predict weather conditions more accurately and plan production, but now they face increasing unpredictability, which creates new risks and obstacles.

These changes require the industry to adapt, including the implementation of sustainable farming practices and more precise forecasting systems to minimize the impact of climate factors on global supplies.