.pepper..field

What .pepper..field does

.pepper..field is a Czech e-commerce company, operated by the Prague-registered entity Cambodian s.r.o. and founded in 2018 by Klára Dohnalová and David Pavel, that imports and sells premium PGI-certified Kampot pepper and Kampot sea salt sourced under direct-trade relationships with small family farms in Cambodia's Kampot Province. The company runs Shopify storefronts at pepperfield.cz and pepperfield.sk, serving primarily Czech and Slovak consumers, restaurants and catering operations (horeca B2B), gift buyers, and specialty retailers, with a secondary technology product line consisting of the FinaMill electric grinder system sold under exclusive Czech/Slovak distribution rights alongside FinaMill replacement pods and stands.

Its core product range spans five Kampot pepper varieties (black, red, white, dark red, and fermented green), three Kampot salt formats (coarse sea salt, salt pyramids, fleur de sel), FinaMill grinder sets and consumable pods, own-brand Scandinavian-design grinders, gift sets and multipacks, 500g/1000g gastro packaging, and a small delicatessen line including .pepper..pasta, pepper sauces, .pepper..gin (limited-edition collaboration with Žufánek distillery), and Fermato dressings. Differentiation rests on Protected Geographical Indication certification, USDA Organic/ECOCERT/IFS compliance, named-farmer provenance, vacuum-sealed doypack packaging, and a portfolio of Great Taste, TIME, Oprah, Red Dot, and A'Design awards.

The business model is unit-pricing DTC e-commerce with volume discounts, a 1,500 CZK free-shipping threshold via Zásilkovna, PayPal/GoPay/card/COD payment options, and frequent 20-40% promotional campaigns; complementary channels include seasonal shopping-center pop-ups in five major Czech malls, festival/event booths (Fresh Festival, Design Market Zlín), B2B gastro packaging for horeca, and a small reseller relationship with PottenPannen.cz. Customer acquisition is driven by content marketing (educational blog on Kampot pepper origins and recipes), Instagram (@pepper.field_czsk), email newsletter, earned media (Forbes, CzechCrunch, Vogue, Amazon Prime), a referral program offering 200 CZK discounts to both parties, and CSR partnerships with Cambodian NGOs (Green Gecko Project, Epic Arts). No subscription, recurring, or licensing revenue model is disclosed; all revenue streams are one-time transactional sales.

Name

.pepper..field

Legal name

Cambodian s.r.o.

Website

https://pepperfield.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

.pepper..field is a Czech Shopify-based e-commerce company importing PGI-certified Kampot pepper and salt from Cambodian smallholder farms, selling to Czech and Slovak consumers, restaurants, and gift buyers, with exclusive FinaMill electric grinder distribution in the region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Spices

NAICS

Other Specialty Food Retailers (44529)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Single-Origin Spices (Geographic/Varietal, Premium Grades) (AFAJANAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pepper & Peppercorn Products (Black/White/Green, Cracked Pepper) (AFAJANAF)

Keywords

• Kampot pepper
• Specialty spices
• Gourmet salts
• Electric spice grinders
• Fair trade sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Pepperfield operates pepperfield.cz and pepperfield.sk selling Kampot pepper, salt, FinaMill grinders, and gourmet delicacies directly to consumers. Products are priced per unit with volume discounts for multipacks and gastro packaging. Free shipping threshold at 1,500 CZK for Zásilkovna delivery.
2. Gastronomy/Horeca B2B: Bulk and gastro packaging options for restaurants, catering companies, and professional kitchens. Larger 500g and 1000g pepper packaging for commercial food service operations.
3. Premium Pepper Accessories: Sale of branded wooden pepper grinders, FinaMill electric grinder sets, replacement pods (FinaPods), and stands. Higher-margin accessory and hardware products complement the consumable pepper offerings.
4. Gift and Premium Packaging: Gift sets, premium packaging, and curated collections targeting consumers seeking luxury food gifts. Includes seasonal promotions like Christmas gift bundles and limited edition products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

.pepper..field is a Czech e-commerce specialty food brand that sources PGI-certified Kampot pepper directly from small family farms in Cambodia and retails it to Czech and Slovak consumers and restaurants. The assortment spans Kampot pepper varieties (black, red, white, dark red, fermented), Kampot sea salt products, FinaMill patented electric grinders with interchangeable FinaPods, and curated delicatessen lines including .pepper..pasta, pepper sauces, gift sets, and the .pepper..gin collaboration.

Product overview

.pepper..field is an e-commerce company specializing in premium Kampot pepper and salt from Cambodia, operating on a Shopify platform. The core product portfolio centers on various Kampot pepper varieties (black, white, red, dark red, green fermented, and freeze-dried) and Kampot sea salt products (coarse, pyramids, fleur de sel). The company distributes FinaMill, an American-designed rechargeable electric grinder system with interchangeable pods (FinaPods) for different spices, which represents their main technology product. Supporting offerings include delicatessen items (.pepper..gin, pasta, pepper sauces), curated gift sets at various price points, and bulk/gastro packaging for restaurants. The business operates on direct trade principles with Cambodian farmers, with products carrying protected geographical indication (PGI) and organic certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kampotský pepř černý (Black Kampot Pepper) PGI-certified premium black pepper from Kampot, Cambodia, with eucalyptus, camphor, thyme, lime zest, peach, and nectarine notes; sold in 20g–1000g sizes for home cooks and chefs.
• Kampotský pepř červený (Red Kampot Pepper) Rare red Kampot pepper with floral and red-fruit notes (rose, dried cherries, citrus, dried mandarins); marketed as the king of cold cuisine for salads, risotto, fish, desserts, and cocktails.
• Kampotský pepř bílý (White Kampot Pepper) White Kampot pepper from fully ripe sun-dried peppercorns with camphor, cedar, citrus, and nutmeg notes; intended for poultry, fish, seafood, and salads.
• Kampotský pepř tmavě červený (Dark Red Kampot Pepper) Rare dark red Kampot pepper with intense blood orange, cranberry, elderberry, and cedar notes; high fructose content makes it suited to cocktails, desserts, fish, and poultry.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% positive customer review rate from 257 verified reviews
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• EU Land and Pepper Investment Co., LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic operational partner in Cambodia responsible for sourcing, farming operations, and international logistics of Kampot pepper. Works jointly with Czech entity Cambodian s.r.o. to operate e-commerce stores. Provides on-ground expertise in Kampot pepper production region.
• FinaMill (American founders Alex and Sophia)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive Czech and Slovak distribution rights for FinaMill electric grinder system. Developed by American couple over 10+ years with 35+ patents. Product featured in Oprah's Favorite Things 2022 and TIME's 200 Best Inventions 2024.
• LasvitflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on limited edition product featuring Kampot pepper with Lasvit glass design. Original template selected by company leadership and even presented to president. Special edition pieces featured internationally including at UN.
• ŽufánekflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on .pepper..gin product line - 5th collector's edition 'Tropický' pepper gin. Limited edition releases with special promotional competitions. Cross-promotion with gift packaging options.
• Palito ChilliminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on pepper sauce products - Spicy Mango (with coconut milk, white and fermented Kampot pepper), Spicy Steak (with plum, tamarind, miso paste), and Spicy Fresh Dip (with tomatillo tomatoes, jalapeño). Sold as bundle sets.
• FermatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint product collaboration on salad dressing featuring fermented Kampot pepper and lemongrass. Cross-promotional marketing featuring Fermato founders Klára and Radim.
• Green Gecko ProjectminorOthersNon-profit partner organizing humanitarian aid for evacuated communities in Cambodia. Pepperfield team members Nicky, Ajaa, Sombath volunteer with relief efforts. Globalteer organization oversees donations.
• Epic Arts CambodiaminorOthersNon-profit organization using art and education to support people with disabilities in Cambodia. Pepperfield donated 1,000 USD for English teachers at special school in Kampot. Receives ongoing support from restaurant collaboration events.
• Kampot Pepper AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association protecting and developing Kampot pepper region. Pepperfield founders hold leadership positions (Ajaa serves as current President). Participates in annual conferences setting direction for the entire region's pepper industry.
• PottenPannen.czminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech kitchenware retailer carrying Pepperfield products. Hosts in-store tastings with promotional pricing (up to 40% discount on pepper and salt portfolio) during June grill season.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering pepperfield.cz and pepperfield.sk online stores. Provides secure checkout, payment processing, and analytics infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• TruffleHUNTER: UK-based premium specialty food brand selling truffle and gourmet condiments direct-to-consumer and through retail. Comparable business model of premium, single-origin specialty food sold via Shopify with strong gifting positioning.
• Kampot Pepper (La Plantation): Cambodia-based Kampot pepper producer and global exporter with direct-to-consumer channels. Directly competes with Pepperfield as a primary source of authentic PGI-certified Kampot pepper sold internationally.

Broad incumbents

• Sonnentor: Austrian/Czech specialty organic spice and herb retailer with strong Central European presence. Comparable as a premium organic spice brand with similar direct-to-consumer and specialty retail distribution model.
• Terre Exotique: French premium specialty spice and salt brand sold through retail and gourmet channels. Comparable as a premium specialty spice brand with similar gift packaging and B2B horeca presence in Europe.

Regional players

• Kampot Pepper Czech / SK (alternativní dovozci): Czech and Slovak specialty importers that carry Kampot pepper and other premium spices. Direct competitors in the same limited TAM, often stocked in gourmet and organic retail channels.
• Dary přírody (Bohemia Herbs): Czech specialty spice and herbal products retailer. Operates in the same Czech market with similar premium specialty spice positioning, though a broader product assortment.

Emerging players

• OroVerde (specialty spice e-commerce): European specialty food D2C brand with organic and single-origin positioning. Comparable as a small specialty food e-commerce operator scaling through content marketing and gift-set D2C mechanics.
• Pépite (saffron and rare spices): European D2C specialty spice brand focused on single-origin saffron and rare seasonings. Comparable as a premium, single-origin spice D2C operator with content-led marketing and gift-set positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pepper.field_czsk
• Facebookfacebook.com/thepepperfield
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pepperfield

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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