QYEA

11/09/2026

Exhibit mode in Alabang 💜
Best product with best smile🥰

04/07/2026

Crafted with pasion. Driven by compassion.

: With its deep and vibrant purple hue rooted in Philippine soil, ube, or purple yam, has steadily emerged as one of the country’s most sought-after agricultural exports.

In Quirino, the local ube industry has been quietly flourishing since 2023, when a Japanese client became interested in the crop’s distinct flavor and naturally rich purple color. In April this year, the province also reached its largest single export volume with 1.2 tons of ube powder shipped to Japan alone.

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22/06/2026

"HACCP finish line reached"
Thank you DTI for believing in us and seeing haccp certification through us.
Truly grateful with your support.

18/06/2026

Meet ardisia, ang berry na puno ng antioxidants.

18/06/2026

Usapang purple!

Sa totoo lang hanggang ngayon ay wala pang matibay na scientific evidence na nagpapatunay na ang ube (𝘋𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘢) ay nagmula mismo sa Pilipinas. Sa kasalukuyan, itinuturing pa rin itong isang halamang hindi katutubo (non-native) na naipakilala sa bansa noong unang panahon.

Gayunpaman, napakatagal na nitong bahagi ng ating kasaysayan at kultura. Sa ilang komunidad, nagsilbi pa itong survival food tuwing kapos o walang bigas o pagkatapos ng kalamidad. Kami nilagang ube, pero madalas kamoteng kahoy, dati ang kinakain namin sa Bicol kapag walang bigas.

Ang maituturing na tunay na natatangi sa atin ay ang mga paraan ng pagproseso at pagluluto ng ube. Mula sa halaya hanggang sa iba pang panghimagas na naging mahalagang bahagi ng pagkaing Pilipino.

Kasabay nito, patuloy ding pinauunlad ng mga mananaliksik sa University of the Philippines Los Baños at Philippine Genome Center for Agriculture ang mga lokal na uri ng ube gamit ang modernong breeding at genomics upang makabuo ng mas mataas ang ani, mas matibay laban sa peste at sakit, at may mas mataas na anthocyanin at antioxidant content, mga compound na nagbibigay ng matingkad na kulay ube at karagdagang benepisyo sa nutrisyon.

Ang maraming ube sa larawan ay kuha ko sa Quirino State University, na gumagawa at nag-eexport ng ube powder. Habang lumalaki ang pandaigdigang interes sa ube, may mga lokal na institusyon ding tumutulong upang mapalakas pa ang produksiyon at kalidad nito.

08/06/2026

Meet JUST FROOT .
We pressed what’s real.

07/06/2026

QYEA received rookie award by Prime International.

28/04/2026

𝗗𝗧𝗜: 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗼’𝘀 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝘁 𝟭.𝟮 𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀

CABARROGUIS, Quirino (PIA) — The province of Quirino has reached a major milestone in its agricultural export drive after shipping 1.2 tons of ube (purple yam) powder to Japan this April, the largest single export volume recorded to date, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Quirino.

Provincial Director Rowena Mayangat said the shipment, facilitated by the Quirino Young Entrepreneurs Association (QYEA), underscores the province’s growing competitiveness in the global market and highlights the increasing demand for locally processed ube products.

With the latest delivery, QYEA has completed seven export shipments to Japan, bringing total export volume to more than four tons and generating approximately P4.4 million in cumulative sales.

“The initiative has directly benefited over 500 local farmers in the province,” Mayangat said, noting that the export success is anchored on the Ube Development Project, a multi-agency initiative aimed at strengthening Quirino’s agricultural value chain, improving product quality, and expanding market access for local producers and processors.

She added that the project is the result of collaboration among DTI Region 2, the DTI Quirino Provincial Office, QYEA, Quirino State University, the Provincial Government of Quirino, and the Department of Agriculture–Cagayan Valley Integrated Agricultural Laboratory.

“The Jabes ube powder underwent a year-long product development process with support from experts in design and food technology. Enhancements included improved branding, packaging, and labeling, as well as compliance with international quality standards through rigorous product testing and sensory evaluation,” Mayangat said.

She said these efforts ensured that Quirino’s ube powder meets global export requirements and remains competitive in the international market.

Mayangat emphasized that the milestone demonstrates the potential of Quirino’s local industries to compete globally while providing sustainable livelihood opportunities for farmers.

“As global demand for ube continues to rise, the province remains committed to scaling up production, maintaining high product standards, and strengthening partnerships to sustain inclusive economic growth,” she added. (OTB/TCB/PIA-2, Quirino/Photos courtesy of DTI Quirino)

Link: https://pia.gov.ph/news/dti-quirinos-latest-ube-powder-exports-to-japan-hit-1-2-tons/

05/04/2026

Ube kalamay. No added color. Just added ube powder.