The global supply of maoshanwang, a durian cultivar prized by fans for its flavor and texture, may be at risk as a land battle brews in Malaysia between a group of farmers and a government-backed conglomerate, amid sky-high demand for the fruit.Continue Reading
Prized for its sweet and creamy flesh, the Musang King or Mao Shan Wang durian is one of Malaysia’s most important exports, with 70 per cent of this fruit produced in the state of Pahang and sent to places like mainland China, Hong Kong and Singapore.Continue Reading
China’s huge appetite for Thai durians remained strong and undiminished by the COVID-19 pandemic as evidenced by the country importing RM2.56 billion (USD600 million) worth of durians from Thailand in the first four months of this year.Continue Reading
SOURCE: Edward Rajendra, The Star Durian traders in Klang have seen sales of the “king of fruits” plunge, and have now switched to selling eggs during the movement control order (MCO) period. In Berkeley Garden, durian trader Ang Lai Huat said that it is difficult to get durians from hisContinue Reading
Original source: Sarthak Dogra, India Times Believe it or not, there is a fruit by the name of Durian that is actually banned from being transported through cabs and taxis in several countries because of its terrible smell. That being said, the fruit has a commendable nutritional value and asContinue Reading
The prices of durians in Malaysia have dipped as demand from China fell following the novel coronavirus outbreak.Continue Reading
Researchers at the International Islamic University Malaysia have developed biodegradable food packaging container featuring the skin of the durian fruit that can also be used as 3-D printing filament. The new development is in line with the “New Plastics Economy” where this alternative sustainable material supports the circular economy,Continue Reading
The Department of Agriculture is convincing fruit exporters to meet standards for their produce and packaging processes and about 500 operators have agreed to cooperate. Sermsuk Salakpetch, director-general of the department, said the Office of Agricultural Research and Development Region 6 in Chanthaburi province was speeding up its proceduresContinue Reading
Musang King cultivation is expected to grow by 50 per cent in the next two years from 36 per cent presently to meet high demand from countries like China and increase the earnings of durian farmers. A survey has shown there are 1.576 million durian trees in peninsular Malaysia,Continue Reading
Durian from Mindanao has started penetrating the US market, Davao Durian Council president Larry Miculob said. Speaking during the Wednesdays at Habi at Kape forum, Miculob said the first batch—which consisted of around 300 kilos of Arancillo, Puyat, Duyaya, and Durio graveolens varieties—was shipped to the US. HeContinue Reading
The king of fruits in this region is a new favorite in China, largely sourced from Thailand. But whether that is a blessing or a curse for the Southeast Asian country depends on who you ask. The founder of Qing Liu Durian Restaurant in Guangzhou, China, discovered theContinue Reading
As the main pollinators of the stinky but popular durian fruit, bats make a significant contribution to the local economy of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, a new study shows. The activities of the nocturnal mammals determine whether fruit production will be successful or unsuccessful, demonstrating the vital needContinue Reading