BunnysBastatrds 2,439 Posted November 17, 2014 http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/272087/speedreads-manufacturers-warn-that-the-world-may-soon-run-out-of-chocolate Manufacturers warn that the world may soon run out of chocolate Start hoarding those Hershey's Kisses and stockpile your Snickers: The world could soon experience a chocolate shortage. Mars Inc. and Barry Callebaut, two of the world's largest chocolate makers, say that's the path we're headed down. They cite a perfect storm of factors: Less cocoa is being produced as more and more people are devouring chocolate. In 2013, consumers ate about 70,000 metric tons more cocoa than was produced, The Washington Post reports, and that deficit could go up to 1 million metric tons by 2020. The Ivory Coast and Ghana produce more than 70 percent of the world's cacao beans, and both countries are experiencing dry weather that limits growth. To make things worse, a fungal disease called frosty pod has destroyed 30 to 40 percent of global cocoa production. The world's appetite for chocolate isn't going away, and some countries, like China, are starting to consume more and more of the sweet treat. Dark chocolate is also rising in popularity, and that takes much more cocoa to create. Although researchers are trying to create trees that can produce more cacao beans than traditional trees, there's one catch: Chocolate made through this process loses its delicious taste. The only solution is to buy in bulk now and hide your stash where no one can find it. - - Catherine Garcia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 6,793 Posted November 17, 2014 From the title I thought Moz started this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Moz 69 Posted November 18, 2014 From the title I thought Moz started this thread. So did I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peenie 1,915 Posted November 18, 2014 omg...what will women do?? trust me, we want chocolate more than diamonds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,316 Posted November 18, 2014 70% of chocolate comes from Ivory Coast and Ghana ... that's West Africa, right next door to (but thankfully just outside) Ebola-central. Let the invisible hand solve this problem. I have to think that this would be a great money maker for any alert farmer in Indonesia or Malaysia or Brazil with similar climates to consider taking up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,696 Posted November 18, 2014 Wouldn't affect me any... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted November 18, 2014 I would assume they are all in the midwest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Blue 06 195 Posted November 18, 2014 Wouldn't affect me any... You don't like something popular? Color me shocked!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted November 18, 2014 Boston, Circa 1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
posty 2,696 Posted November 18, 2014 You don't like something popular? Color me shocked!! I don't like it because I am allergic to chocolate... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 6,580 Posted November 18, 2014 I don't like it because I am allergic to chocolate... You are allergic to fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Blue 06 195 Posted November 18, 2014 I don't like it because I am allergic to chocolate... That's fair. One might wonder why you would respond in a thread that doesn't affect you and in which you have no interest, but to each his own I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patweisers44 845 Posted November 18, 2014 I can tell you one thing, Ray Nagin will never be mayor of any of these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mobb_deep 920 Posted November 18, 2014 terrible news for the child labor slavery industry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,439 Posted November 18, 2014 terrible news for the child labor slavery industry. And orange midgets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,086 Posted November 18, 2014 And orange midgets. How do you know newbie likes chocolate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tanatastic 2,062 Posted November 18, 2014 Yea yea just like our oil is running out, just like our water is running out, just like global warming will blow up the earth. Talk to me when I can no longer buy gas or I turn the tap and nothing comes out or the sky turns red. Its all garbage. Everything is limitless, iv never seen anything run out ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IGotWorms 4,058 Posted November 19, 2014 Yea yea just like our oil is running out, just like our water is running out, just like global warming will blow up the earth. Talk to me when I can no longer buy gas or I turn the tap and nothing comes out or the sky turns red. Its all garbage. Everything is limitless, iv never seen anything run out ever. What about the woolly mammoth? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 5,316 Posted November 19, 2014 How do you know newbie likes chocolate? I think he was talking about Oompa Loompas but maybe Newbie has relatives that work there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Artista 460 Posted November 19, 2014 I may be the only female in the world who doesn't care much about chocolate. Sometimes I will have a dark chocolate covered cherry or orange peel but that's about the extent of it. Ghiradelli Square in SF hates me when I take visitors there as I'm the only one standing outside the shots with my wallet snug tight in my purse.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mookz 1,346 Posted November 19, 2014 I may be the only female in the world who doesn't care much about chocolate. Sometimes I will have a dark chocolate covered cherry or orange peel but that's about the extent of it. Ghiradelli Square in SF hates me when I take visitors there as I'm the only one standing outside the shots with my wallet snug tight in my purse.. Did you just "come out" as a woman, or was this already known? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,439 Posted November 19, 2014 Did you just "come out" as a woman, or was this already known? I thought it was GFIAFP alias he uses when he takes his meds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 1,248 Posted November 20, 2014 I thought it was GFIAFP alias he uses when he takes his meds. He never takes his meds sooooooo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,439 Posted November 20, 2014 He never takes his meds sooooooo Guess I don't either? The fawked up thing is.....I get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BunnysBastatrds 2,439 Posted June 17 And of course, it didn’t happen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
