Unusual weather is driving up food prices. In South Africa, La Niña has brought unseasonable rain, flooding crops and limiting livestock feed. Farmers report major losses from hail and storms. Experts note 2024 was the hottest year on record, fueling global extremes—from drought to deluge. Prices are rising fast: cocoa up 163%, coffee 103%. The USDA says higher cocoa costs are even reducing U.S. imports. Weather volatility is making food less reliable—and more expensive.
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