Intake of dietary supplements by athletes and recreationally active people is primarily aimed to enhance exercise performance, physical training adaptations and post-exercise recovery. The beneficial effects of the single ingredient supplements caffeine, nitrate, creatine, beta-alanine, and bicarbonate are recognized for specific exercise conditions. Evidence is emerging for the application in sport and exercise of the intake of multi-ingredient functional foods, e.g. cherries and berries. We present some observations from our studies on the effects of anthocyanin-rich New Zealand blackcurrant powder and extract that have implications for sport and exercise nutrition.