Among the dozens of durian species, only 11 are edible, and on the international market, we mainly encounter the Durio zibethinus variety. Interest in this fruit can reach absurd levels.

“There needs to be enough quantity of the same ‘brand’ (type) of the fruit, but Penang farmers who have a mixed variety of durian species face difficulties in fulfilling this (requirement ...

He said the programme would also showcase 20 out of the 228 most famous durian species in the country, which include Musang King, Black Thorn, and IOI. “We are proud to be the host for the ...

China’s middle class consumers have been tightening their purse strings, but their appetite for durian – pungent, spiky fruit mostly imported from Southeast Asia – continues to grow.

Thailand will resume exporting durian to China by Monday as quick contamination tests are under way, according to Deputy Agriculture Minister Itthi Sirilatthayakorn. The Department of Agriculture ...