Influence of Mediterranean Diet and Incidence of Global Warming on Food Habits and Plant Growth in Northern Mediterranean Latitudes: Narrative Review

By:
Norbert Latruffe, Gérard Lizard
Date:
2025
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This narrative review explores how climate change is shifting Mediterranean climates northward, particularly in France, and how this is affecting agriculture and dietary habits. Warmer temperatures are allowing crops like olives, pomegranates, and almonds to thrive in regions previously too cold. The authors suggest this trend could boost adoption of the Mediterranean Diet beyond traditional geographies. The review calls for agro-ecological innovations, local food systems, and consumer education to adapt food systems sustainably in the face of global warming.

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