Fresh from farm to feast in 36 hours: Malaysia’s durians hit lucrative Chinese market
This is a big milestone for one of the world’s top durian exporters although industry players warn of potential logistics and freshness challenges
[KUALA LUMPUR] The first shipment of fresh Malaysian durians travelled nearly 4,000 km from farms in the country to Zhengzhou in China last week, ready for distribution to major cities and marking a sweet milestone for one of the world’s largest durian producers.
The shipment of 15 tonnes of the spiky delicacy was the first portion of a 40-tonne export over three days.
Among the prized cargo were beloved Malaysian varieties such as Musang King, Black Thorn, D24, and IOI, all carefully transported via air cargo to Zhengzhou International Airport, ready to delight durian enthusiasts in major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai.
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