How Is the Supplier Network?
The supplier network is strong with co-ops between farmers and usually ensures that suppliers have a signed contract/MOU with suppliers (co-ops/farmers). There is a competitive oligopoly, especially among several large firms that are dominant in searching for the best price-output combination. Dole and Del Monte are the two major multinational companies involved in processing. The fresh durian chain involves input suppliers, farmers, traders, consolidators, wholesalers, arriendos, retailers, and consumers. Traders pick up the fresh durian from farmers and bring these to wholesalers, retailers, and processors, and some also sell directly to consumers. However, some of the traders’ role in the value chain of fresh durian starts from farming – specifically in the harvesting of durian, as this activity requires high skills from durian pickers. A few traders are also engaged in contract buying with durian farm owners who take charge of fruit care to trade. On the other hand, some farmers with harvesting skills and transportation access bring their harvest directly to traders, processors, and consumers.
Value Chain Map of Fresh Durian
