Malaysian fresh durian is set to conquer the Chinese market next year

According to Lianhe Zaobao, the Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture is seeking approval from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) to export fresh whole-fruit durians to China. Nor Sam Alwi, deputy director-general (management and supervision) of the country’s Ministry of Agriculture, said Malaysia hopes to It will be approved next year on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. She said, "Currently, Malaysia is only allowed to export frozen whole fruits, pulp and purees to China, unlike Thailand and Vietnam, which have been allowed to export fresh durians to China. Because the Chinese are very fond of durians. China is the largest durian export market and we will try to tap into that market by exporting fresh durians." The General Administration of Customs of China recently visited Kafu Success (M) Sdn. Bhd. and inspected the farm’s management of durian planting and harvesting as well as pest and disease control ...