02 Jun 2020 --- The latest research in an international sports nutrition journal has identified the polyphenols in 2before blackcurrant powder as a “breakthrough” natural sports performance enhancer. With this new evidence of performance enhancement, New Zealand’s largest research institute, Plant & Food Research, launched 2before Performance Nutrition, a novel consumer brand subsidiary to sell the performance food system to athletes around the world. 2before has undergone banned substance testing and is Informed Sports certified. The announcement comes during a time where energy-boosting food and beverages have been proliferating on the market.