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Chinese consumers can’t get enough of durian, a fruit so pungent it’s banned in Southeast Asian airports
Southeast Asians have a love-hate relationship with durians, sometimes called the “king of fruits.” Its spiky exterior masks a pungent smell—meaning the fruit is often banned on public ...
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Why Nonthaburi durians are some of the most expensive on the market
Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Just one 2.5-kilogram durian from Nonthaburi, Thailand, can cost $380. Yet the fruit has a smell that some people find extremely unpleasant.
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Durian pioneer changing the way Cambodia grows ‘King of Fruit'
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 ...
Neue Zürcher Zeitung2mon
China's stinky-fruit boom is creating big profits – sometimes for unscrupulous traders
A run on the strong-smelling durian fruit from Southeast Asia is bringing new prosperity to the Thai province of Chanthaburi. But Chinese buyers are trying to squeeze the local farmers. Bitte ...
The Star3mon
China’s growing appetite for durian spurs market innovations
GUANGDONG: 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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A Breakthrough Skincare from Young Durian Fruit by CU Innovation Hub that Redefines Beauty and Food industries with Plant-Based Science
BANGKOK, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chulalongkorn University researchers, led by Professor Dr. Supaart Sirikantaramas, discovered an innovative use for durian, a fruit known for its pungent aroma ...