We help in Cambodia the poorest farmers, improve their wage conditions, and motivate others to change.
Direct trade and fair trade
Currently, .pepper..field is the only company in the world that pays small farmers 100% of the fair trade price officially set by KPPA – moreover, they always receive this amount directly from us, in full, without any intermediaries. Everything is under our complete control. We strive to change wage conditions in Cambodia for the better and motivate others.
Why small farms?
Small farms in Cambodia have had the best know-how for growing pepper since the 13th century. Overall, there are approximately 300 small family farms in Cambodia compared to about five large farms owned by foreigners. Since the project started in 2018, we have supported the purchase of pepper from an incredible 200 small families. The goal of .pepper..field is to ensure the long-term and sustainable development of these farmers, from whom we will permanently purchase 100% of their production under fair trade conditions so that their children can inherit the family legacy.
How does the money help?
Most of these families use the money for farm maintenance, healthcare, school fees, and supplies for their children. We have committed to returning a portion of the profits back to Cambodia for projects related to education and healthcare. We know all the farmers and always take care of them! During the coronavirus crisis in 2020, we organized a food collection called Million for Cambodia.
Get to know our farmers better
Although the production of small pepper farms in the Kampot province is among the world's best, their owners have long received only a fraction of the adequate reward for their work. We decided to change this situation, and today we help hundreds of them through the principles of fair and direct trade. Thanks to this, they receive rewards they truly deserve for their hard work and can enjoy things in life that we in Europe take for granted. That is, education for their children, money for farm development, medical care, and a satisfied life full of fulfilled dreams.
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