May 31, 2025
New: Penang to use durian tracking system in bid to curb fraud
Penang is urging its 200 durian farmers to register for a Track and Trace system starting June 1 to combat counterfeit durians and protect the reputation of its prized fruit. The system, which tags durians with QR codes linking them to their farms, aims to restore consumer confidence. So far, about 60 growers have signed up. The move follows complaints from local farmers about misrepresentation…