Climate change is causing significant disruptions to durum wheat crops, particularly in key producing countries like Canada, leading to reduced production and exports. This has resulted in a 50% reduction in Canadian exports, primarily to Italy, and a 1.6 million ton decrease in the European Commission's estimated Italian durum wheat production for 2022. Consequently, durum wheat prices have reached a 13-year high and are expected to rise further, posing a threat to pasta manufacturers globally. The situation may necessitate a shift to less expensive soft wheat for pasta production, especially in countries like Turkey, which have already increased the maximum soft wheat content in pasta exports from 30% to 100%. The article also highlights the potential for increased demand for durum wheat in Africa, where consumption patterns may change due to price increases, and suggests that mixed durum and soft wheat pasta and bread might become more common in response to these challenges.