The programme of events includes a trip to a local blackcurrant farm and a jam factory.

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More than 95% of the British blackcurrant crop comes from varieties bred at the institute.

BBC: Blackcurrants

The world's biggest ever blackcurrant conference is taking place in Dundee this week.

BBC: Blackcurrants

Dr Rex Brennan, who leads the blackcurrant breeding programme, said the conference was a great opportunity to promote the industry.

BBC: Blackcurrants

The James Hutton Institute, and its predecessor the Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI), have had blackcurrant breeding programmes since the 1960s.

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The conference is being hosted by the International Blackcurrant Association and the James Hutton Institute, in association with GlaxoSmithKline and Mylnefield Research Services Ltd.

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The rustic and cosy onsite restaurant, La Monnaguette, serves local specialties that employ his star ingredient, such as goat-cheese salad with blackcurrant coulis or duck confit with cassis jam.

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At fromagerie Androuet cheeses can be vacuum-packed to take home, while luscious macaroons in flavours such as raspberry and blackcurrant can be found at Mococha light, alongside divine chocolates.

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For those looking for that quintessential Bordeaux character of blackcurrant and cedar, which always reminds me of an empty cigar box, and rich, ripe roundness, it is worth casting your net further.

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