The purple yam, or ube, a root crop indigenous to the Philippines, has exploded in popularity across the world, with its distinct colour and mild, subtly sweet flavour. But farmers are struggling to ...

The vibrant Southeast Asian tuber is quickly gaining popularity around the world.

Ube (Dioscorea alata) is a root crop, specifically a yam, widely cultivated in the Philippines and other tropical regions.

This story was first published on June 24, 2021. With its eye-catching color and sweet-but-subtle flavor, ube has been on dessert menus everywhere over the past few years. A staple in Filipino cooking ...