Climate change is threatening the rainforests where cocoa beans grow, but companies are innovating to secure the future of chocolate. California Cultured is pioneering cocoa production from cell cultures, which mature in a week and use less water and labor compared to traditional methods. The company plans to start selling its lab-grown cocoa products next year. Entrepreneurs are also developing cocoa alternatives made from ingredients like oats and carob to meet rising chocolate demand, which exceeded $25 billion in the U.S. in 2023. These innovations aim to increase cocoa supply and create sustainable substitutes without causing environmental degradation. Efforts are being made globally, from Northern California to Israel, to ensure chocolate remains affordable and available.