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What it takes for the durian to smell of success
Balik Pulau, Malaysia — Every summer, farmer Durian Seng clambers into the back of his van, removes the seats and lines the space with banana leaves. Then he crams the vehicle with 300 durians from ...
Farmers in Malaysia’s Penang urged to register for durian tracking system as local varieties tastier than Black Thorn appear
Malaysia’s Penang state is encouraging farmers to join its durian tracking system to keep records of local varieties, some of which are said to taste better than the famed Black Thorn. Speaking at a ...
Farmers adopt tagging system ahead of durian fest
PENANG has rolled out its ‘Track and Trace” smart monitoring system for durian to ensure the authenticity of the state’s prized fruit. The system was launched ahead of the Penang Durian and Fruit ...
Former Hong Kong star Amy Yip to launch luxury durian-themed hotel in Penang by 2027
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The upcoming property, which is now slated to open in 2027, will reportedly become the 2nd out of 4 hotels she hopes to develop ...
Climate change squeezes Malaysian durian growers as they chase China's booming market
Malaysian durian farmers face challenges as climate change impacts their crops. Growers like Stephen Chow struggle with ...
Malaysia's Penang launches all-in-one durian holidays for tourists
Tourists visiting Malaysia's Penang during durian season can now book curated travel packages that combine accommodation, orchard tours and premium fruit tastings in a bid to strengthen the state's ...
Malaysia's Penang launches durian tracking system to combat fraud and protect local growers
The Malaysian state of Penang, known for cultivating more than 30 varieties of durian, is introducing a new tracking system to verify the authenticity and quality of its famed fruit. Developed in ...
China can’t get enough of this spiky fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations said China procured about 95% of global durian exports between ...
Thieves in Penang steal premium durians despite price drop
Many traders prefer to tighten security or wait for repeat offenders to be caught. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Malaysian durian farmers use technology to fight fake Penang fruits
Malaysian durian growers are deploying a QR code verification system to combat fraudulent Penang durians, allowing consumers to trace each fruit back to its source orchard within seconds. The Penang ...
Penang authorities to raid places selling fake Balik Pulau durians
Penang agriculture executive councillor Fahmi Zainol said most legitimate durian farmers had adopted the government’s ‘track and trace’ system to boost transparency and consumer confidence. The ...
Sweet deals on Penang bumper durian harvest
THE Sungai Ara durian belt is one of Penang's best-kept secrets, producing premium fruits that rival those from its more ...
Penang to start using durian tracking system to curb fraud
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About 60 growers have committed to using the system, which involves tagging the durians with a QR code that, once scanned, allows ...
Penang Thronged By Visitors As Durian Season Coincides With School Break
GEORGE TOWN, June 2 (Bernama) -- The much-anticipated durian season, falling during the school holidays, has once again made Penang a magnet for crowds. Thousands of visitors from across the country, ...
Too many durians, not enough buyers: Malaysia eyes new China land route to clear record supply glut
An overland route could cut transport costs and expand Malaysia's durian market in China, but some growers fear it could ...
From doubt to durian delight
FEW things polarise opinions quite like Malaysia's King of Fruits. Read full story ...
Penang durian prices still up
While durian prices are tumbling in many parts of the country, the King of Fruits here continues to defy the trend with the prices still fetching up to RM68 per kg as enthusiasts pay for rarity and ...
Malaysian couple uses data science to preserve Penang's heritage durians
A Malaysian couple is using data science to modernize a family durian orchard while helping preserve Penang's heritage ...
Durian that dethroned Musang King becomes thief magnet even as prices crash
A Penang durian trader has been robbed twice within days, once at knifepoint, losing baskets of prized Black Thorn even as a national glut drives Malaysian durian prices to their lowest in years.
Malaysian hotels, orchards launch durian tour packages to attract customers
Hotels and orchards on Malaysia’s popular island Penang are partnering to offer durian-themed tourism packages as harvest ...