Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and industrialized farming are depleting the nutrient content of fruits and vegetables with little consumer awareness. While climate change often alters crops’ essential mineral and vitamin content, some stress conditions can boost beneficial compounds like polyphenols and flavonoids. Nutrition Insight speaks to Frank Jaksch, CEO of Ayana Bio, who explains how environmental changes are impacting plant nutrition, why industrial farming practices accelerate nutrient loss, and how plant cell cultivation can offer a scalable solution to produce consistent, nutrient-rich ingredients.
