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China’s Durians Imports Grew Explosively in 2020
The durian supply on the Chinese market is almost entirely dependent on imports. In 2019, the import value of this fruit increased by 47% year-on-year, taking over cherries and making durian the fruit with the highest import value in China. In the first six months of...
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Global durian fruit market to hit $28.6 billion by 2025
In a recent report from Million Insights, the global durian fruit industry report provided a detailed evaluation of the industry by highlighting information on different aspects which include drivers, restraints, growth opportunities, and threats. This information can...
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Durian Harvests scrambles to meet China’s Musang King demand
The Musang King durian is set to become Malaysia's next major export as the country rushes to develop thousands of hectares to cash in on unprecedented demand for the fruit from China. According to The Sun, once planted in family orchards and small-scale farms, the...
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Musang King Durian Flavor Ice Cream is a Big Hit in India!
We all like ice creams!! Isn’t it!! Ice creams come in different flavors - for example, strawberry ice cream, mango ice cream etc. Ice creams have always been in demand all over the world. And now Durian fruit ice cream is gaining popularity. In view of the same, the...
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Musang King Durian Driving up Prices in China
The durian is so pungent that you can't bring it on planes, public transport or into hotels across Southeast Asia – but Malaysia believes it has struck spiky, stinky gold with the Chinese market, encouraging agricultural and digital development as the fruit goes “from...
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Lay’s Introduces Durian Potato Chips in China
China's Durian fascination continues to permeate in China, with food brand Lay’s most recently joining the fray with their Durian-flavored potato chips. The snack food company introduced the limited edition item last month with the name “Little Durian Monster...
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Plantations International creates Durian Harvests brand in Malaysia
Plantations International is delighted to announce the establishment of MK DURIAN HARVESTS SDN BHD (COMPANY. NO.: 1287972-K) a company incorporated in Malaysia under Companies Act 1965. MK DURIAN HARVESTS SDN BHD ("Durian Harvests") is an associated company of...
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Malaysian Musang King Durian in China
The market in China for Malaysian durian is now worth over USD 50 million according to the Malaysian consul general for Shanghai. This figure,during an event in Shanghai last month, is apparently an estimate rather than an official trade statistic. Nevertheless, even...
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Durian Prices Surge as Demand Increases in China
Known as the "king of fruits", Durian is something of luxury product in China. As such, the price of durian reflects its status—high. Hence, many durian lovers’ cravings go unsatisfied. Entering June, durian has reached its peak season. A month ago, the retail price...
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The Sweet Future of the Musang King Durian
EATING a Musang King durian is a luxury these days with the high price it fetches due to the strong demand from tourists willing to pay top dollar to savour it. But what can be described as a loss for local durian lovers points to a major gain for those who produce...
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Big market for Durians in China – Consul General
KOTA KINABALU: There is huge potential for durian farming in Malaysia given the high demand for the King of Fruits in China. Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Kota Kinabalu, Liang Caide said the supply of durians was insufficient to meet the demand...
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Thai Express Founder Invests into Durian Startup
Ivan Lee, founder of the Thai Express group of restaurants, and Raging Bull, a technology-focused investment company, have infused S$1 million (US$730,000) into Singapore-based FMCG IP startup Golden Moments. The seed funding will help the startup to accelerate its...
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Durians can be a major commodity export for Malaysia, says Dr.M
Durians could potentially become a major commodity export for Malaysia if developed systematically and on a large scale like rubber and oil palm. Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia had successfully developed rubber, originally brought in from South...
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Malaysia – Tapping on China’s Big Demand for our Durians
Sarawak is inviting investors from mainland China to venture into large-scale planting of pineapple and durian, which are of great demand in their country. State Modernisation of Agriculture,Native Land and Regional Development Ministry permanent secretary Datuk Ik...
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Kingly Treat to Conquer Tastebuds
A Divine alliance between the King of Fruits, bananas and chocolate reigns surpreme at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa in Penang. Tastebuds are bound to submit to the all-new Durian Banana Mousse Cake, a unique creation with luscious layers of indulgence....
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Macau’s Master Chefs add Durian to their Hot Summer Menus
When you think of food in Macau, the chances are you will conjure up images of local Macanese delights, such as egg tarts and pork chop buns, or conventional luxury hotel offerings for the wealthy gambler – abalone, anyone? So it might surprise some people to discover...
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McDonald’s Malaysia Launches Durian McFlurry
Durian season has descended upon us and McDonald’s Malaysia is banking on the hype to host an all-you-can-eat D24 Durian McFlurry event…
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Chinese Hot on Durian Themed Tourism
Chinese travel agents are serving up durian tours to lure more Chinese tourists during the durian fruiting season of the king of fruits in Malaysia.
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Malaysia Gets extraordinary Durian Harvests
The Village People may have said ‘it’s raining men’ but over in the Malaysian town of Segamat, it is raining durian. Not literally though…
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Malaysia to Export Fresh Musang King Durians to China Next Year
Malaysia expects to receive approval to export fresh whole Musang King, commonly known as Mao Shan Wang, durians to China next year.
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Thailand to Launch Durian into Orbit
Thailand plans to shoot durian into orbit to test its durability in a project that could see the staple “king of fruits” consumed in zero-gravity conditions.
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Malaysia to export fresh Musang King durians to China
Malaysia’s Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Ministry is expected to receive approval to export fresh whole Musang King durian known popularly…
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Chinese Love for Thailand Durian Is Growing!
With Thai durian selling fast to Chinese connoisseurs, questions have arisen over whether the phenomenon is just hype or signals a promising future…
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What You Need To Know About Durian Trees
They thrive in areas with 63 to 157 inches of rain per year and 75 to 90% humidity. Very few places in the United States have the climate durian trees require to grow.
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Durian Investments In Malaysia Are On The Rise
Many a bus has trundled up north across the Causeway, carrying Singaporeans in search of an unusual treasure: plentiful supply of the fruit with pungent…
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Better Durian Harvest Expected in Davao City
ABAWENYOS can expect a better durian harvest especially for the Kadayawan Festival this year, the Durian Industry Council of Davao City (DICDC) said.
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