Why peppercorns are being smuggled by the ton from Vietnam to Sri Lanka
Sunday, February 24th, 2019By Natasha Frost & Dan KopfFebruary 23, 2019 Courtesy Quartz The dried, wrinkly black fruit of the pepper plant was once so valuable that peppercorns were used as a kind of currency. These days, the spice remains sought after despite its relative expense, featuring in virtually every meal on dining tables the world over. Demand for peppercorns is high, and […]
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