Food Insider
Food Insider
  • 3 years ago
Durian is the king of fruits in Asia, and demand is off the charts. Farmers in Malaysia are cashing in on the craze. And even the royal family wants in. But this growing business has come at a cost. Now, small farmers are stuck in a ruthless land battle with a big corporation and the local government. We went to Malaysia to investigate the true cost of one of Asia's most popular fruits.

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