ube

Washington cues $34-m grant to boost ube industry

The US government is providing $34.1 million (about P2 billion) in funding to advance the…

DA: Ban on raw ‘ube’ export likely until 2028

The government’s ban on raw ube exports will “more or less” remain in place until…

PH stakes claim in ‘purple gold rush’

As Philippine ube (purple yam) continues to captivate global taste buds, the local government of…

Ube’s global appeal takes root

From low-cost ice shavings flavoring to jam jars hauled home from Baguio, ube has long…

BIZ BUZZ: Ube: PH’s next export star

Known for its coconuts and bananas, the Philippines has long relied on agricultural mainstays. But…