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Bohol moves to protect prized ube

Sun Star 17 Jun 2026
The move could help protect the product from misuse and false origin claims while enhancing its competitiveness in the growing global market for ube-based products ... “As ube becomes more global, we must ...
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UPLB uses genomics to develop better ube varieties

The Philadelphia Inquirer 13 Jun 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Researchers from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) are developing improved purple yam or “ube” ...
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The ube era: Social media turned a Filipino staple into an aesthetic

Sun Star 12 Jun 2026
There was a time when ube simply belonged to Filipino kitchens ... For many Filipinos, ube was just there ... Is ube finally getting global recognition, or is this another case of cultural gentrification disguised as appreciation?.
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Agog over ube

The Manila Times 11 Jun 2026
THERE is currently much excitement about the lowly root crop called ube, or purple yam ... Ube’s vibrant purple color and distinct flavor have made it a sought-after ingredient in the international culinary scene.
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Philippines: Farmers race to keep up with global 'ube' craze

Deutsche Welle 10 Jun 2026
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 ... .
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DA eyes P93 million budget for ube R&D

The Philippine Star 06 Jun 2026
The Department of Agriculture is eyeing to increase the budget for ube research and development to P93 million, given the root crop’s rising global demand ....
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Festivals celebrating ube, jazz and Pride Month are on the calendar in June. Here’s how ...

Mountain View Voice 05 Jun 2026
From the annual San Mateo County Fair to events for Pride Month and Juneteenth, here are some of the biggest happenings in Silicon Valley this month ....
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UBE MAXELL to Expand Production Capacity of Lithium-Ion Battery Separators (UBE Corporation)

Public Technologies 03 Jun 2026
Tokyo, June 3, 2026 -- UBE MAXELL CO., LTD ... Tetsuo Nakayasu), a joint venture of UBE Corporation (President ... As a result, UBE MAXELL's production capacity for separator base film will increase by approximately 50% from the current level.
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P17M allotted for ube, other root crops

The Manila Times 03 Jun 2026
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday that P17 million had been allotted to fund the development of ube and other root crops this year ... The Philippines is considered a top global producer of ube.
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2026 Ube Festival Bay Area

NBC Bay Area 03 Jun 2026
The Ube Festival Bay Area is a vibrant celebration of Filipino culture, bringing together food, music, art, and community at the historic Cow Palace. The Purple Takeover will include ube-inspired ...
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New Calgary festival acknowledges ube's Filipino roots

CBC 31 May 2026
Move over, Dubai chocolate — ube is the latest food trend. Now, the organizer of Calgary's first Ube Fest is reminding people of the purple yam's Filipino origin and cultural significance ... .
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How modern techniques are transforming ube farming in Bohol

The Philippine Star 30 May 2026
Farmers in the Philippines’ ube capital are being taught science-based techniques to boost purple yam production as global demand for the crop continues to grow ....
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Where to find ube-flavored treats on Long Island

Newsday 28 May 2026
The ingredient drawing them is ube, a purple yam central to Philippine cuisine that has recently surged in popularity across the country and here on Long Island ... The taste of ube can evoke strong memories, Filipino Long Islanders said.
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