Much of the region has mobilized to cater to China's craving. In the last 12 years, Thai durian production almost tripled.

Durian theft has become a growing concern for farmers in major producing regions, especially during peak harvest seasons, as the fruit’s prices have soared in recent years. At the end of August ...

Nont durian has a distinct taste and smell for two main reasons: Nonthaburi's environment and the growing practices of its farmers. Nonthaburi Province has been a center for durian farming in ...

PAKSE, Laos -- Chinese businessman Tao Jian spends an entire day navigating muddy roads on the Bolaven Plateau in southern Laos, inspecting his durian empire of 50,000 trees. The area is nicknamed ...

Durian fans will know what I am talking about." Odours aside, the durian's ancestry was also revealed, believed to be dating back an estimated 65m years to the cacao plant.