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A new international clinical trial testing a molecule found in New Zealand blackcurrants may offer hope for thousands of Kiwis living with diabetes and associated metabolic disorders.

Dr Jian Guan says while New Zealand blackcurrants are uniquely rich in cGP, they are also exploring other natural sources of the nutrient.

A New Zealand neuroscientist’s research into recovery from brain injuries is set to provide a multi-million-dollar boost to New Zealand horticultural exports.

One of New Zealand’s smallest fruits has the potential to improve the performance of our country’s sports people.

A UK-based company, believed to be the single biggest exporter of New Zealand blackcurrant product, has seen “very strong” sales as consumers in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic seek healthy dietary supplements.

South Canterbury organic blackcurrant grower Tony Howey wants to topple blueberries from being publicly perceived as the ‘king of antioxidants’.

While conventional growers would aim for a yield of about 10t/ha, Tony Howey aims for about 5t/ha.

A new study by Plant & Food Research has found that an extract from New Zealand blackcurrants could help active people.

New Zealand blackcurrants have been found by the University of Auckland to have high levels of a key nutrient that can support the brains of ageing humans.

The rich black colour of blackcurrants is what makes them so valuable, says South Canterbury grower Hamish McFarlane.