Raub and Muar, Malaysia
Durian crates graded at the packhouse, with the orchard and the picking day on each crate.
Durian orchards in Raub and Muar sell through packhouses that grade fruit for export. We record each crate's orchard, picking day and grade, so an importer knows which tree block it came from.
Crates on the packhouse floor
The picking window
Fruit must reach the packhouse inside the agreed window. A crate picked outside it is rejected with that reason.
Orchard block
Each crate names its orchard block, so a buyer can see the trees it came from.
Picking day
The picking day is recorded, and fruit older than the agreed window is flagged.
Grade sign-off
The packhouse grade is signed, and an importer can request a sample check.
Tree to container
- PickFruit is picked by block and the day is logged.
- CarryCrates are carried to the packhouse within the window.
- GradeThe packhouse grades each crate and signs it.
- ExportGraded crates are loaded with their codes.
Questions from fruit importers
Do orchard owners see prices?
No. Orchard owners see their weights and grades only.
What makes a crate late?
A picking day outside the agreed window. The crate is rejected with that reason.
Can an importer check a grade?
Yes. A sample request is written on the line and the result is added.