Long way to go for Vietnamese durian

Workers wrap up and label durians. - baomoi.com

HANOI (Vietnam News/Asia News Network): Vietnamese durians have made a name for themselves as a great-tasting fruit for overseas consumers but still have a long way to go the maintain their position on the international scene, according to insiders.

Đặng Phúc Nguyên, General Secretary of the Vietnam Fruits and Vegetables Association, reveals that China, the largest importer of fresh Vietnamese durians, has allowed the fruits to be imported via official channels from July 12.