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The Ube-Matcha Meetup serves as the perfect answer for anyone experiencing a serious ube or matcha craving.

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Ube (purple yam) and macapuno (coconut sport) are a classic combination to beat in cakes, pastries, desserts, and other sweet delicacies.

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Supply constraints could limit further growth in the Philippines’ ube industry amid the growing demand for purple yam in overseas markets.

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Stakeholders from the ube industry have formalized a national federation that will provide representation and policy direction amid the ongoing popularity of purple yam products.

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