Home / WorldWorldDeutsche WelleWorldDeutsche Welle·Jun 10, 2026·1 min readPhilippines: Farmers race to keep up with global 'ube' crazeUbe, 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.View original source — Deutsche Welle ↗ShareCopy linkShare on XShare on FacebookRelated storiesWorldABC NewsWorldJun 6, 2026 · 1 minWhat's driving Australia's lentil boom?ABC NewsWorldThe GuardianWorldJun 9, 2026 · 1 minWhey protein shortage looms as use of weight-loss drugs fuels global demandThe GuardianHealthNPRHealthJun 9, 2026 · 1 minWhy ultra-processed foods could become the new war on tobaccoNPRScienceDawnScienceJun 8, 2026 · 1 minWhat’s eating Pakistan’s mangoes?Dawn
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