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Our platform
Built for industry,
against resistant strains.
We are building the next layer of food preservation: one that learns from biology and scales through technology. At BioBlends, we combine bioinformatics and experimental validation to design biopreservation systems that align scientific innovation with industrial needs. Each solution is engineered for consistency, efficiency, and seamless adoption across production environments.
At BioBlends, we bioprospect volatile compounds from beneficial bacteria to control microorganisms resistant to conventional preservatives.
We replicate the natural defense mechanisms of beneficial bacteria to control fungal contamination without chemical residues.
Our solutions extend shelf life across multiple food matrices: safe, trace-free, and industrially ready.
Meet the team
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Sebastián Zaera
CEO
MSc Renewable Energies Industrial Engineer
Nadia Chalfoun
CSO
PhD Biological Sciences Volatile compounds and prototype design
Pía Di Peto
COO
PhD Biological Sciences Bioactive molecules for pathogen control
Luciana Ruiz Rodriguez
R&D
Benjamín Bertini
R&D Analyst
Emmiliano Sánchez Maroglio
R&D Assistant
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Press & Publications
Battle of the bacteria: Biology-derived preservatives win out
Fi Global Insights
A startup is capturing the volatile organic compounds that are the products of bacterial fermentation and, with the help of bioinformatics, turning them into shelf life-extending bio-preservatives.
Global Food Tech Awards 2026: Americas shortlist reveals industry giants
Food Navigator
The Americas are making noise on the global food tech stage in this powerful top 10 line-up of finalists
Winners of the Fi Europe Startup Challenge 2025 announced
Insights FI Global
From gas-based bio-preservatives to a fermented whole bean coffee alternative and more, find out which companies impressed the judges and scooped up first prize at the Fi Europe Startup Challenge 2025.
Argentina-based BioBlends taps bacterial VOCs for clean-label shelf-life extension in baked goods
AFN
Bread goes moldy fast, but consumers don’t want chemical preservatives on product labels. So how do you keep loaves fresher for longer without compromising taste or texture?
Big Idea Ventures Announces Seven Innovative Startups in Latest Global Food Innovation Fund II Cohort
Big Idea Ventures
Strengthening Global Food Security by Backing Sustainable Food Innovation with Industry Leaders.
Two startups solved industry problems by developing bacteria and are attracting dollars.
Clarín
They produce substitutes for chemical inputs that reduce environmental impact. Several Argentine initiatives are already receiving a significant share of investments in that sector.