Durian has become so popular in China that it's now the key ingredient to Pizza Hut's best-selling pizza in the country.
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- Durian pizza is now Pizza Hut's hottest pie in China, with Yum reporting 30 million sold this year.
- Yum China's CEO, Joey Wat, said on Monday the dish is now Pizza Hut's "No. 1 best-selling pizza."
- Chinese demand for durian has exploded in recent years, with 1.4 million tons imported last year.