Fruit

Deadly attack on migrants highlights issue of labour abuse in Italy

Japan faces shortage of bananas as Middle East impact spreads

Japan ships bananas in while they are still green, then ripen them in rooms filled with ethylene before bunches reach store shelves.

India’s prized Alphonso mango crop ruined by weather

A government-backed survey by scientists and field officials earlier estimates crop losses in Devgad at 85 per cent to 90 per cent in 2026.

Beat the heat in Singapore: How to kimchi (almost) any fruit

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Feature on making fruit kimchi on May 13, 2026.

Premium Hokkaido melons fetch record $46,600 at season’s first auction

The two melons reached a record-high price of 5.8 million yen.

Thailand turns to AI and science to upgrade durian export quality

Thai private-sector operators have begun using AI to check durian ripeness and sort fruit by weight group more accurately.

AI fruit affair videos stir backlash in South Korea after chicken brand copies trend

Critics have raised concerns over misogynistic undertones, noting that many of the videos portray female characters cheating on their husbands.

Penang offers all-in-one durian holidays

The packages combine hotel stays, indulgent tastings and orchard visits, complete with transfers and guided tours.

Durian gets influencer backing as Thailand faces glut

Top online seller Pimradaporn Benjawattanapat, or Pimrypie, led a high-energy livestream on the night of April 28, 2026, pitching to 31 million followers on both TikTok and Facebook.

Durians arrive earlier and tastier in Penang

Durian seller Ang Hock Leng shows the various types of durian available at his stall along Jalan Anson, George Town, in Penang on April 21.

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