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With under 1% share in China, the Philippines turns to a new variety: will it affect Vietnamese durian sourcing?
The Philippine durian exporters' association has laid out a plan to grow a variety called Golden Puyat to raise its competitiveness in the Chinese market. A Vietnamese agriculture-and-environment newspaper reported this on September 25, 2026. The arena where it will compete with Thai and Vietnamese produce is the Chinese market. Exporters... -
Com and durian fillings in mid-autumn mooncakes: more buyers for Vietnamese ingredients
"Nong san Viet," an agricultural-products section run by a Vietnamese agriculture newspaper, reported on September 23 that com (young-picked green rice), durian, tea, and lotus seeds are now being used as fillings in mid-autumn mooncakes. Com Moc Huyen, a producer that handles com, offers—in addition to com-filled mooncakes—lotus seed, red bean, mung bean, glutinous rice,... -
Over 10 hectares of durian wither in Gia Lai; with the cause unidentified, farmers turn to coffee
In Chu Prong commune (xa Chu Prong), Gia Lai province in Vietnam's Central Highlands, durian gardens that were meant to be awaiting harvest are being felled one after another. A Vietnamese agriculture-and-environment newspaper (Nong nghiep va Moi truong) dated September 23, 2026 reported that in Hoang Yen and Bat villages, a provisional tally of more than 10 hectares of trees... -
Dak Lak's sau rieng (durian) orchards: what will they sell to Japan through tourism and standardization?
The Dak Lak cooperative Tan Lap Dong is standardizing export-grade durian across 40 households and 50 hectares under four growing-area codes and moving into orchard tourism. We lay out the points Japanese importers will want to check when choosing a growing area. -
More durian but fewer Grade A: how should Japanese buyers choose a factory?
While Dak Lak's Chanh Thu increases purchasing to 40,000 tonnes, it uses quality control to prevent a decline in the share of Grade A fruit. From the figures of a surging harvest, we lay out the perspective for Japanese importers handling Vietnamese durian as they reconsider which growing areas and factories to choose. -
Durian exports to South Korea up 188% in seven months: what should Japanese buyers prepare?
Vietnamese durian exports to South Korea rose 188% in January–July to US$2.4 million. The amount is small, but we read the significance of this test market in breaking down dependence on China, and the preparations Japanese buyers can make now. -
Cashew up 111% draws level with dragon fruit: Vietnam's fruit exports reshuffle
Vietnam's vegetable and fruit exports reached US$5.87 billion in eight months. Cashew nuts (+111%) and passion fruit (+25.6%) grew, while dragon fruit, mango, and banana fell below the previous year. We read the item reshuffle Japanese buyers should keep in mind. -
Vietnamese durian: India's opening punches a hole in its 95% dependence on China
Vietnam has set its 2026 durian export target at about US$4 billion. India opened up fresh durian in July, and diversification away from 95% dependence on China is advancing. Growing-area codes total more than 1,800 cumulatively, and electronic traceability has been running since July. We read the changes in supply capacity and price negotiations from the Japanese importer's point of view. -
Dak Lak Durian Festival 2026: 8 Villages Streaming via KOCs Sold Out 262 Tonnes
At the Dak Lak Durian Festival 2026, government-led "1 village, 1 KOL/KOC" live streaming sold about 262 tonnes and 20.4 billion dong across 8 villages. From the design of farm-direct sales that ran alongside a 350-tonne auction, we organize the points Japan's farm-direct and e-commerce players should adapt. -
Vietnamese durian exports of US$1.47 billion: why frozen stops at a price on par with fresh fruit
Vietnam's durian exports reached US$1.47 billion in January to July 2026, but the value is skewed toward fresh fruit, with frozen stuck at only about 20% of the fresh-fruit level. We unpack the room for Japan to fill the thinness of processing and branding through processing and OEM supply.
