For many in the region, the spiny, football-size fruit with the divinely custardy, yet potently odoriferous, flesh is as much a cultural icon as it is a treasured, eagerly anticipated food.

The growing popularity of so-called superfoods has led to a boom in production of fruits like avocado, açaí, and durian. But some may not be as wholesome as they seem. Avocado farmers in Mexico ...

Recently, Laos has also set its sights on the Chinese market for the stinky fruit. Livestreaming durian sales In the International Durian Hall at the well-known Xinfadi food market in south ...

Either way, there’s a reason why durian is dubbed “the king of fruits”. Last month, Young Post attended a “durian party” organised by local restaurant Durian BB, which hosts monthly ...

PHHOM PENH: After identifying increasing demand for durian, Soem Sochet, a fan of Cambodia’s most pungent fruit, made the decision to dedicate himself to learning as much as he could about the ...

prohibiting harmful residues in food and fruits. This resulted in some Thai durian shipments being rejected. “If we cannot solve this problem, Thailand will not be able to export durian,” he said.

“The Chinese consumers love Indonesian food (and) fruits, and we see a lot of market access to China.” Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture has catalogued more than 100 local durian variants ...

SINGAPORE – As dependable as Christmas and New Year is Goodwood Park Hotel’s annual Durian Fiesta, now in its 42nd year. In 2025, flowers and fruit are the theme, and the creations are ...