Heat waves and droughts are a bonanza for junk food companies

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Over the last two decades, as climate change has grown worse, sales have skyrocketed in Colombia, with junk food companies heavily marketing their products to children.

Powdered drink mixes, canned soups or granola bars may seem like the ideal solution: They contain preservatives to prevent spoilage, and unlike locally produced food, they're made by large, multinational companies that can source ingredients from around the world.

As extreme weather continues to batter food and water supplies, the food industry is likely to keep bombarding vulnerable communities with its messages and products.

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Author / Journalist: New York Times

Category: Business

Markets: IndiaAustraliaBangladeshBrazilColombiaMexicoNetherlandsPakistanSouth Africa

Topics: Healthy food Processed food Heatwaves Junk food Coca cola Colombia

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Published On: 2024-08-09 @ 10:31:51 (14 hours ago)

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