China, the world’s top durian importer, has tightened rules on durian shipments from Thailand following a contamination ...

In Malaysia, Musang King durians are categorised as young (trees under 20 years) and old fruits (over 20 years). The taste varies according to the age of the tree, with older trees producing fruit ...

One example is Kelantan, where 3,000 hectares have been designated for Musang King durian plantations ... only after they have fallen from the tree. Tan added that this natural ripening process ...

But Malaysia’s tree-ripened durians, picked only after they fall naturally – a traditional harvest method – could now enjoy a smoother path into China’s booming market. “Unlike Thailand and Vietnam, ...

One example is Kelantan, where 3,000 hectares have been designated for Musang King durian plantations ... ripen naturally and are collected only after they have fallen from the tree. Tan added that ...