Our Story
ViBERi was founded by Tony and Afsaneh Howey in South Canterbury, New Zealand, with a vision to grow produce that nourishes people and the land.
After years of farming traditional crops, they turned to blackcurrants, inspired by the region’s unique climate and the remarkable natural benefits of the fruit.
Today, ViBERi is New Zealand’s leading organic blackcurrant producer, creating premium powders, freeze dried berries, and wellness products enjoyed around the world.
Guided by a commitment to sustainability, quality, and wellbeing, every ViBERi product begins in the orchard and is crafted with care.
Natural Goodness
South Canterbury’s cold winters, mild summers, fertile soils, and pure Southern Alps water create ideal conditions for growing premium blackcurrants.
Grown on our certified organic family orchard near Pleasant Point, ViBERi blackcurrants are renowned for their exceptionally high anthocyanin levels.
Pure Food You Can Trust
ViBERi grows the only significant commercial organic crop of blackcurrants in New Zealand and are proud of it.
Going organic was a big step, but, in the words of grower Tony Howey, "It gives our buyers peace of mind and infuses the blackcurrants with a richer taste."
In the Press
Woman's Weekly
ViBERi co-founder Afsaneh Howey was recently featured in Woman’s Weekly, sharing her inspiring journey from Iranian refugee to South Canterbury organic farmer and entrepreneur.
Country Calendar
ViBERi was proud to be featured on TVNZ’s iconic Hyundai Country Calendar, sharing the story behind our organic blackcurrant farm and the passion that drives everything we do.
Food & Wine with Chef Jamie Gwen
ViBERi co-founder Tony Howey was recently interviewed on US podcast, Food & Wine with Chef Jamie Gwen.
The Timaru Herald
We won two awards in the 2022 South Canterbury Business Excellence Awards, and The Timaru Herald ran a piece on it.
Radio New Zealand
Click here to listen to our recent interview with Radio New Zealand's CountryLife
The Timaru Herald
See this article in The Timaru Herald on our recent Organic Product of the Year 2021 award!
How we grow & harvest our blackcurrants
Let customers speak for us
NZ owned, operated & grown. Tastes great too.
I use the power in the morning to make my power smoothie. It is delicious look forward to it.
Thanks team, will definitely continue to purchase
We are really enjoying the Blackcurrant Powder. My hair is making a recovery - once dull now looking very glossy. Feeling pretty good after 3 weeks of using the Blackcurrant Powder.
I am very pleased I purchased this Country Calendar Viberi bundle. Viberi Blackcurrant Powder and Viberi Freeze Dried Organic Blackcurrants, are both great products, tasty, colourful, full of goodness and versatile. With the products being made in New Zealand was a huge plus, always good to support a local company.
After watching TV programme Country Calendar, I was keen to try Viberry Blackcurrant products. The Blackcurrant Free Dried berries are delicious! I enjoy them on my porridge and on top of my yoghurt. Lovely and crunchy, tasty and not sweet just very pleasant to eat, plus so high in Vitamin C.
Love these on my granola, all ready brought more and will continue to buy. Thank you!!
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I have a teaspoon daily in my porridge
Love it
Will buy again, when I run out 4sure 😊
The freeze dried blackcurrants are amazing! I snuck a few straight from the bag and then sprinkled them over our Mediterranean pumpkin salad - super food and super delish!
Easy to add to smoothies, bliss balls or simply sprinkle on top of cereal. Nice to know I'm adding a bit of goodness into my day.
I am very fortunate to have discovered that Viberi blackcurrant powder has a positive and significant effect on Osteoarthritis. One teaspoon a day is all I need to reduce the pain and swelling in my finger joints to almost nothing. On my recommendation my neighbour has been taking Viberi for his polymyalgia rheumatica and two months later he has gone off Prednisone. Blackcurrant is a true superfood with its antioxidants and anthocyanins, and for inflammation it can be a game changer. I highly recommend this to anyone with joint pain, it just may help you too.
Excellent Quality and flavor. Perfect for morning smoothie
I love these dark chocolate treats. I add these to nut mix, adds a perfect sweet and tart flavor to my almonds and cashews… perfection!!
Yum, these are such a yummy treat to snack on!!
Love this powder, I add it to my plain Greek yoghurt for extra goodness and Vitamin C.
What customers think about the store
This store offers high-quality organic health products with fast delivery and excellent customer service. Customers praise the fresh taste, health benefits, and versatility of products. The store provides convenient packaging options including sachets and bulk...