Kampot pepper looks for a new market

Cambodia is eyeing new markets for its highly-prized Kampot pepper – the Kingdom’s only product granted official geographical indication (GI) status – as production of the crop continues to increase, the Kampot Pepper Promotion Association (KPPA) said.

KPPA president Ngoun Lay said the group is looking to expand to new markets in South Korea and Hong Kong due to the year-on-year increase in pepper yields.

“We are in discussions with South Korea and Hong Kong to expand our market destinations,” he said.

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