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Climate change and war shrink sardine supply amid surging demand

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The global demand for tinned fish, particularly sardines, is rapidly increasing, with sales projected to reach nearly $18 billion by 2034. However, supply is facing significant challenges due to a combination of climate change and geopolitical instability. Warming ocean temperatures are forcing sardines to migrate away from traditional fishing grounds, while conflicts in regions like Iran are driving up fuel costs, making it more expensive and less profitable for fishermen to catch the diminishing supply. AI

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Climate change and war shrink sardine supply amid surging demand

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Catherina Gioino ·

    ‘We’re facing a double whammy’: America’s hottest tinned fish snack is shrinking by nearly half thanks to climate change and war in Iran

    Sardine landings in Morocco, the world's top supplier, have fallen nearly 46% as warming waters and war-driven fuel costs squeeze the fleet.

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