Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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This time Jimmy and Matt are braving the heat of chilli-peppers, including some of the hottest in the world. Jimmy heads to South Africa on the trail of sweet piquanté peppers, and discovers a curious case of 'plant breeder's rights' – which allow companies to effectively 'own' a fruit or vegetable – something much more common that you'd think.

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