Southeast Asians have a love-hate relationship with durians, sometimes called the “king of fruits.” Its spiky exterior masks a pungent smell—meaning the fruit is often banned on public transport, and ...

Its spiky exterior masks a pungent smell—meaning the fruit is often ... and Pizza Hut’s most popular pizza in China is now “durian pizza with cheese,” Yum China CEO Joey Wat told the ...

For this reason, durian is banned in many places, even in Asia where it is a delicacy. The intense smell of this fruit can cause issues on aeroplanes, public transport, or in hotels. The aroma of ...

It’s known for its stinky smell that repels many but has gained it a huge following from fruit lovers in China. But the durian fruit may be having an equally repulsive financial effect for Chongqing ...

A run on the strong-smelling durian fruit from Southeast Asia is bringing new prosperity to the Thai province of Chanthaburi. But Chinese buyers are trying to squeeze the local farmers.

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Just one 2.5-kilogram durian from Nonthaburi, Thailand, can cost $380. Yet the fruit has a smell that some people find extremely unpleasant.