Storing fresh durian during transport
After the stem is cut, durian keeps ripening. How it is kept from orchard to delivery point decides much of the final quality, especially when the trip lasts several days.
From orchard to collection point
- Avoid leaving fruit in direct sun or directly on damp ground.
- Avoid knocks and throwing, and keep stems from scratching other fruit.
- Move fruit to a shaded, ventilated place as early as possible.
- Separate fruit showing signs of damage right from the start.
At the sorting and packing facility
Fruit is graded to the criteria, cracked or diseased fruit is removed, and the rest is packed into cartons with suitable ventilation. The waiting time between stem cutting, packing and loading should be short and recorded in the batch file.
On the vehicle
- Load cartons so air can circulate, without crushing or stacking too high.
- Use a vehicle that holds temperature, or a refrigerated one when required, at the level agreed.
- Do not let fruit get too cold: very low temperatures can cause chilling injury and spoil the goods.
- Track the trip and update the parties at the agreed milestones.
What to agree beforehand
The storage temperature, vehicle type, the maximum time from packing to receipt and how a delayed truck is handled. Write all parameters into the quote or contract.
Frequently asked questions
Should fresh durian go into deep cold storage?
Not by default. Very low temperatures can cause chilling injury. The right level should be confirmed by variety, ripeness and transit time.
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