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Nestlé Unveils 96 Cocoa Varieties to Combat Climate Risks

11/28/2025

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Nestlé S.A. created a core collection of 96 cocoa varieties representing 95% of global cocoa genetic diversity.
The initiative aims to boost resilience to climate risks and improve yield and disease resistance.
The project, published in BMC Genomics, involved genomics with contributions from Pennsylvania State University and the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center.

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Nestlé S.A. created a core collection of 96 cocoa varieties representing 95% of global cocoa genetic diversity.
The initiative aims to boost resilience to climate risks and improve yield and disease resistance.
The project, published in BMC Genomics, involved genomics with contributions from Pennsylvania State University and the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center.