Climate change degrades cheese quality globally

Climate change is negatively impacting cheese quality, according to scientists and farmers, affecting taste, texture, and nutritional value. Researchers found that grass shortages due to climate change alter cow milk composition, impacting cheese flavor. Cows fed supplemental diets produced less flavorful milk with fewer beneficial nutrients compared to grass-fed cows. Dairy farmers worldwide are experiencing these effects, with heat impacting cow behavior and milk production. This leads to concerns about the future of cheese quality as climate change continues.