Chinese consumers can’t get enough of durian, a fruit so pungent it’s banned in Southeast Asian airports
Yet Chinese consumers can’t get enough of it. China's imports of the fruit have more than doubled in the last five years, and Pizza Hut’s most popular pizza in China is now du ...
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Durian experts among 6,000 expected at Gelang Patah summit on king of fruits
“We are proud to be the host for the second durian summit after Davao, the Philippines, in October last year. “The event will be held from June 28 until June 30. “Each day, there will be at ...
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Local agri firm inks agreement for durian plantations in PH
“The plantations will be in the Philippines, hopefully giving employment to more Filipinos and putting to good use the many farmlands that are suitable for durian planting,” said Go Negosyo ...
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Potential for M’sia to surpass Thailand as top durian exporter to China
According to BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, Thailand has been the largest exporter of fresh durian, accounting for 63.8% of all exports between 2013 and 2023. However, BMI expects this market ...
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China’s growing appetite for durian spurs market innovations
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.
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China breaks durian import record as Vietnam, Malaysia nip at Thailand’s heels
With China’s durian imports breaking records in 2024 – reaching nearly US$7 billion in value – competition for its market, the world’s largest, has intensified as Vietnam and Malaysia ramp ...