Bluana Foods S.L. is a food technology startup offering moisture-rich, chef-grade shelf-stable vegan sashimi (salmon and tuna alternatives). Its mission is to solve the failures of the traditional seafood supply chain, which is plagued by high waste (over 50%), excessive costs (up to €75/kg), and health risks (contaminants and parasites). The core solution is the proprietary and patented High Moisture High Nutrient Injection (HMHNI) technology. This advanced process achieves a high moisture content (55–90%), which replicates the delicate, velvety texture that "melts-in-the-mouth". In 9,000+ blind trials, 8 out of 10 consumers prefer Bluana over fish sushi. The critical differentiator is the 12-month shelf stability without refrigeration. This logistical advantage eliminates the complex cold chain, allowing Bluana to price its product 20–40% lower than traditional sashimi while maintaining high projected gross margins of 75–85%. The company operates a Dual Channel business model (B2B and D2C), with initial focus on the HORECA sector (restaurants, hotels, catering, and airlines like Japan Airlines). Future revenue diversification includes licensing the HMHNI technology (machinery and ingredient mix). Bluana is scaling from pilot production (TRL 5) to full commercial launch by Q4 2026, targeting breakeven by Q4 2027 and €37 million in sales by 2030. The technology is protected by a published PCT patent application (US 20250009003 A1) and trade secrets.
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