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Fruit

New mandarin orange draws attention in Malaysia for texture and taste

Cultivated in China, Yellow Beauty has been drawing attention for its sweeter taste, brighter skin and firmer texture.
Cultivated in China, Yellow Beauty has been drawing attention for its sweeter taste, brighter skin and firmer texture.

5-year-old boy dies in Malaysia after choking on rambutan seed

A five-year-old boy in Malaysia died after choking on a rambutan seed on Jan 19.
A five-year-old boy in Malaysia died after choking on a rambutan seed on Jan 19.

Apples surpass soft drinks as top sugar source for South Koreans

The agency found that South Koreans consume an average of 3.93g of sugar per day from apples, accounting for 6.9 per cent of total daily sugar intake.
The agency found that South Koreans consume an average of 3.93g of sugar per day from apples, accounting for 6.9 per cent of total daily sugar intake.

$213 a cherry: Premium cherries fetch over $14,000 a box in first auctions of 2026 in Japan

JA Tendo Foods, which won the top bid in Tendo, plans to sell the cherries online.
JA Tendo Foods, which won the top bid in Tendo, plans to sell the cherries online.

‘Durian tsunami’: Musang King prices in Malaysia fall after bumper crop

Many stalls have launched various promotions, drawing huge crowds eager to feast on the King of Fruits.
Many stalls have launched various promotions, drawing huge crowds eager to feast on the King of Fruits.

‘Hero’ who disarmed Bondi Beach gunman recovers in hospital as donations pour in

New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visiting Mr Ahmed al Ahmed at a hospital in Sydney on Dec 15.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns visiting Mr Ahmed al Ahmed at a hospital in Sydney on Dec 15.

Trial durian plantation in Yunnan raises hopes for China’s plans to grow popular S-E Asian fruit

A durian tree bears fruit in Yingjiang county, Yunnan province.
A durian tree bears fruit in Yingjiang county, Yunnan province.

Durian, pineapple compete to be Malaysia’s national fruit

The race to crown Malaysia’s national fruit is heating up, with durian and pineapple emerging as the two leading contenders.
The race to crown Malaysia’s national fruit is heating up, with durian and pineapple emerging as the two leading contenders.

Crowning of durian a thorny issue amid Indonesia, Malaysia claims over fruit

A trader arranging durians to sell in Kampung Kedai Buluh in Malaysia in June 2024.
A trader arranging durians to sell in Kampung Kedai Buluh in Malaysia in June 2024.

Premium persimmons from Japan’s Gifu prefecture fetch record $9.3k for a pair

The persimmons fetched record high price of ¥1.11 million (S$9,310) for two fruits, before tax.
The persimmons fetched record high price of ¥1.11 million (S$9,310) for two fruits, before tax.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.