![]() This speaks volumes about the quality, reliability and reputation of Sarawak Pepper. Having an ISO certified grading system that is continuously fortified with cutting edge technology for quality control in order to meet increasing quality parameters demanded by consumers from advanced countries, has enabled Sarawak Pepper to penetrate the world market. Throughout the years, MPB has obtained global standard certifications and accreditations. Has entrusted to spearhead the development of the local pepper industry which covers growing and production, extension, research and marketing. The Malaysian Pepper Board (MPB), a Government agency under the purview of the Ministry of Primary Industries. It is not only synonymous with high quality but also a renowned brand in the international spice market.Ĭurrently, Malaysia is the world’s fifth largest producer and prides itself to be among the pioneers with state of the art laboratories and high standard processing facilities. Sarawak pepper, a household name for pepper produced in Malaysia. In fact, many had their lives transformed from poverty to sufficiency. To-date, there are about 33,700 smallholders who depend on pepper farming for livelihood. The industry has evolved to become an integral part of the rural economic activities especially in Sarawak. Where more than 90% of the country’s total production of around 30,433 metric tonnes produced in 2017. ![]() Presently, the state of Sarawak remains the largest producer in the country. In Sarawak, the spice quickly attracted the attention of most growers in the early days after Charles Brooke introduced some encouraging incentives to the local farmers. The intricate history of pepper in Malaysia dated back as early as 1619 as some of the earliest historical records suggested that pepper was first planted in Langkawi, Kedah. Undoubtedly, the history of pepper and the spice trade is a tale replete with conquests, wealth, fame and intrigue. In ancient time, pepper was both used as therapeutic foods and as medicines. Before the turn of the century, pepper regarded as one of the most valuable and sought after commodities. This is evidently true because pepper is widely used in cuisines and very deeply ingrained in many cultures. When one think of the tasteful varieties of spices around the world, Pepper (Piper Nigrum) will distinctively come to mind.
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