Farmers in Malaysia go high-tech to fight fake Penang durians

GEORGE TOWN – Durian growers in Malaysia are taking the fight against fake Penang durians into their own hands with a QR code tracking system enabling buyers to trace each fruit orchard within seconds. The digital authentication initiative rolled out by the Penang Fruit Farmers Association aims to stop durians from other states or countries from being passed off as Penang’s prized King of Fruits, amid rising demand for premium Malaysian durians worldwide. Under the system, a QR code tag is attached to the stem of each durian before farmers activate the fruit’s details online. READ: ‘Durian tsunami’: Musang King prices […]...

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