His family and friends were puzzled when he made the career change. The fruit, durian, has long been a cherished part of local cultures in South-east Asia, where it is grown in abundance.

Durian, known as the King of Fruits ... At 47, I discovered a whole new family The Depression-Era Bread I Can’t Stop Making Baker Mayfield's Angry Run Through Commanders' Bobby Wagner Had ...

Farmers growing durian and coffee earned up to billions of dong (VND1 billion = US$39,500) last year thanks to soaring prices or yields.

For centuries, the durian has been both venerated and vilified, earning its place as the most polarizing fruit in the world.

"But my friends and I are eager to try." "I often buy a durian to share with my family on weekends, usually priced at about 150 yuan, and durian is also a regular at local companies’ afternoon ...

China’s middle class consumers have been tightening their purse strings, but their appetite for durian – pungent, spiky fruit mostly imported from Southeast Asia – continues to grow.

Indonesia eyes a bigger slice of the global durian market, and a recent rejection of Thai supplies by the world's largest ...