An curved arrow pointing right. Kampot pepper, grown in Cambodia, is so expensive because it's considered the Champagne of pepper. In 2016, the European Union awarded pepper grown in this region a ...

Extreme heat and prolonged drought in 2024 have led to a drastic decline in Kampot pepper production, with this year’s harvest witnessing a 60-70% drop compared to 2023, according to Nguon Lay, ...