Kampot white peppercorns cost $28 per kilogram wholesale. Online, they can cost over $100 per kilogram


Kampot pepper grown in Cambodia is the Champagne of pepper.
In 2016, the EU awarded pepper grown in this region a protected geographical indication.
But climate change and competition from large farms could make it harder to earn a profit.
Kampot pepper, grown in Cambodia, is so expensive because it's considered the Champagne of pepper. In 2016, the European Union awarded…
This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2023-05-26.