In Taiwan, buying durian is often a matter of luck. While supermarkets and markets are piled high with attractive prices, the quality is extremely inconsistent. Hsu Pang-hao, chairman of Arne Bay International Co., Ltd., points out that most durians on the market are distributed through wholesalers, undergoing multiple transfers and long periods of storage, often resulting in consumers buying "overripe" or "underripe" defective products. To reverse this consumer predicament, some businesses have established a supply system completely different from the market's.

Editorial Department of Excellence Magazine | Text by Fu Qilun

First point: The difference in standards between "acquisition" and "direct delivery"

Most durians sold in the market are collected piecemeal, resulting in inconsistent quality. Xu Banghao emphasized that their durians are delivered directly from the production area, with experts strictly controlling everything from tree age and fertilization to harvest timing. Xu Banghao stated, "It's not just about buying durians, but about managing the entire life cycle of the durian." This source-based control model ensures that every fruit reaches the top-grade A standard, rather than the B and C grade mixed-up goods commonly found in the market.

Second point: Exclusive and precise control of the "maturation ratio"

Durians on the market often rely excessively on chemicals for preservation or are harvested before they are fully ripe, resulting in a bitter taste. In fact, Xu Banghao analyzed that each batch of durians must meet a specific physiological maturity level before they can be harvested. This insistence ensures that the flesh reaches consumers at the "golden moment" when the sugar conversion is perfect, with a texture as smooth as cream, which is exactly what he calls "the true king of fruits should have the dignity it deserves."

Third point: The final screening of professionals

Most retailers treat durians as ordinary agricultural products, lacking professional grading. However, every durian should undergo expert inspection before shipping, judging from the frequency of shell vibration and the layers of aroma to eliminate all potentially inferior products. Xu Banghao believes that only by establishing such professional standards can mediocre products on the market be completely differentiated, ensuring that consumers get real sweetness for every penny they spend.

Source: Excellence Magazine https://www.ecf.com.tw