Candy Giant Mars Partners with Biosy Technology for Cocoa Victory Jin

March candy maker said on Wednesday that it is a partnership with the Pairwise biotechnology company to accelerate the development of cocoa more flexible using CrisperThe technique of editing genes based on.

The agreement and the M&M industry allows access to the Pairwise Fulcrum platform, which includes a library of plant features, and gives Mars the ability to customize its crops to be stronger and more sustainable.

CRISPR is the genes editing tool that makes rapid and accurate changes to the DNA. In agriculture, it is used to improve crops by targeting various features such as dehydration and disease resistance.

The goal is to create cocoa plants-cocoa pill source, which is roasted and then made in cocoa-which can withstand diseases, heat and other pressures associated with climate that can endanger global chocolate supplies.

In October, Starbucks Invested in Two farms for innovation In Central America to protect coffee supply in the series of global warming. The farmer develops coffee and climate techniques such as drones and mechanization.

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Krisper has acquired attention in recent years of its health care applications. In late 2023, the first US Food and Drug Administration agreed Treating genes for sickle cell disease.

“In March, we believe that Krisper has the ability to improve crops in ways to support and enhance global supply chains,” said Karl Jones, director of botanical science in March.

Last month, Advertise the dessert giant A $ 2 billion investment in the United States during 2026. This includes a new investment of $ 240 million for the nature of the nature bakery in Utah.