Philippines: Farmers race to keep up with global 'ube' craze
10 Jun 2026, 11:34 GMT
Topic: World
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/philippines-farmers-race-to-keep-up-with-global-ube-craze/a-77486681?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
Ube, also called the purple yam, went from a nostalgic treat in the Philippines to an exotic item in cafes around the world. But the popularity means the crop supply is under pressure.