A daily edge for everyday wellbeing

Haskapa berries are a natural addition to everyday life. Naturally rich in antioxidants and anthocyanins, they’re enjoyed as part of a balanced diet and a healthy, active lifestyle. Whether blended into smoothies, stirred into yoghurt, or enjoyed in recipes, haskap berries offer vibrant colour, bold flavour, and nutrient density that fits effortlessly into daily routines. Small but mighty, they’re a delicious way to bring nature’s intensity into a balanced, modern way of eating.

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1. It's one of the most Antioxidant-Rich Berries

Haskap berries contain more antioxidants than blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries, largely due to their high levels of anthocyanins, which give them their deep purple-blue color.

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Japanese Indigenous people

2. The berry is known as the ‘the elixir of life’

Haskap (ハスカップ) is a word from the Ainu, the Indigenous people of northern Japan. They used it in traditional medicine and called it "the elixir of life".

Two bowls of blueberries and haskap berries on a wooden table with a small plate of fruit.

3. It's not a blueberry

Though similar in appearance to an elongated blueberry, the haskap berry is a member of the honeysuckle family not the blueberry family .

4. Naturally high in anthocyanins

Haskap berries contain 4x more anthocyanins than blueberries due to their double purple skin and crimson flesh. 

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5. Natural addition to everyday wellbeing

Haskap berries are enjoyed as part of balanced diets and healthy lifestyles, valued for their naturally occurring berry compounds and distinctive deep colour.

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Our Award-Winning Range

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    Haskapa Superfood Berry Powder

    An easy-to-use powder with a naturally concentrated berry profile, blending easily into yoghurt, porridge, and smoothies.

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    Purition Haskapa Protein Blend

    High-protein, wholefood nutrition — A perfect balance of protein, healthy fats and fibre to keep you feeling fuller for longer.

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    Haskapa Pure Juice

    Our organic haskap berry juices – All-natural, deep red deliciously tangy juice squeezed from organic berries.

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6. Science-backed super pigments 

Anthocyanins—the deep purple compounds in haskap—have been researched for their potential roles in supporting healthy vascular function, blood pressure, and nitric oxide pathways.

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7. Over 800 berries squeezed into every pouch

Every pouch is bursting with over 800 haskap berries, carefully freeze-dried to lock in their vibrant taste and natural goodness.

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8. Runner's Delight

Haskap Berry Powder showed promising results in a Northumbria University trial, with some runners gaining a 21 second improvement on their 5k time.

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9. Nature, frozen in time

Frozen immediately then gently freeze dried to preserve the berries' natural properties, keeping everything intact from harvest to your home.

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10. Haskapa Tastes Delicious!

Haskapa Berry Powder doesn't just work – it tastes incredible, earning back-to-back Great Taste Awards

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How to enjoy Haskapa

There are lots of ways to enjoy Haskapa, including;

  • Breakfast Smoothie
  • Mixed with Overnight Oats
  • Mix it into natural yoghurt
  • Enjoy as one of our shots of mix it into a tall drink

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