Kenoz Caviar

What Kenoz Caviar does

Kenoz Caviar is a Chilean sustainable aquaculture company that produces caviar and a full range of sturgeon-derived products from an integrated cultivation center in Parral, Maule Region, Chile. Founded in 2010 (or 2013 per alternative source), the company operates what it claims to be the world's southernmost caviar production facility, cultivating three premium sturgeon species: Oscietra (first commercial caviar in 2021), Beluga (cultivation started 2016, first caviar projected 2031), and Sevruga (cultivation started 2021, first caviar expected 2027). The operation uses proprietary recirculating aquaculture technology that achieves 95%+ water recirculation through biofiltration and consumes less than 5% of the energy of traditional systems, supporting claims of being the only organic caviar producer in South America. Each batch carries a unique CITES certification code (19/04/21e) required for international trade.

The company generates revenue across four streams: direct e-commerce via kenozcaviar.com, wholesale to fine dining restaurants and specialty retailers in Chile, ambassador-led private tastings and events in USA, Mexico, Peru, and Brazil, and on-site fine dining at Casa de Amalia restaurant. Products span fresh caviar (15g-1000g tins at $36,000-$2,040,000 CLP), sturgeon fillets and cuts, smoked preparations, foie gras, fumets, veloutés, and accessories including mother-of-pearl spoons from Patagonia. The customer base is dual-sided: high-net-worth individual consumers purchasing for gifting and personal consumption, and premium hospitality clients including Mandarin Oriental Santiago, Borago, and other fine dining establishments. Distribution leverages a country ambassador network in four international markets, with named contacts in each. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, 16 employees, and reported as a premium-positioned boutique producer competing in the global luxury caviar segment.

Name

Kenoz Caviar

Legal name

Kenoz Caviar

Website

https://kenozcaviar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kenoz Caviar is a Chilean sustainable aquaculture company producing premium Oscietra caviar and sturgeon-derived products from a CITES-certified facility in Parral, Chile, serving high-net-worth consumers, fine dining restaurants, and luxury hotels via direct e-commerce and country ambassadors in the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Caviar and Sturgeon Products

NAICS

Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries (112511)

SIC

Prepared Fresh Or Frozen Fish & Seafoods (2092)

akta.pro primary industry

Finfish Farming (e.g., salmon, tilapia, catfish) (AFAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Smoked & Cured Seafood (Salmon, Herring, Lox) (AFANALAD)

Keywords

• Sustainable aquaculture
• Caviar production
• Sturgeon farming
• Premium seafood
• Fine dining supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Parral

HQ country

Chile

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): Kenoz sells caviar, sturgeon fillets, smoked sturgeon products, appetizers, fumets, veloutés, and caviar accessories directly to consumers through its online store at kenozcaviar.com. Products range from caviar tins (15g to 1000g) to sturgeon fillets, smoked products, and gift boxes.
2. Wholesale to Restaurants and Retail: Kenoz supplies caviar and sturgeon products to partner restaurants (Borago, Mandarin Oriental, Amandine, Olam, Pescados Capitales) and retail stores in Chile (Coquinaria, Southwind, Emporio Cachagua, Zgourmet, Butiq).
3. Restaurant Experiences (Casa de Amalia): The company operates Casa de Amalia restaurant at its cultivation center in Parral, offering tasting menus, tasting experiences, and daily menus featuring sturgeon and caviar preparations created by chef Rudi Scholdis.
4. Private Tastings and Events: Kenoz offers private caviar tastings, wedding catering, and event services through ambassadors in multiple countries and through its Don Melchor partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kenoz Caviar is a Chilean sturgeon farming and caviar producer that cultivates three premium sturgeon species (Oscietra, Beluga, Sevruga) at its Center for Sturgeon Development and Cultivation in Parral, Chile, using sustainable recirculating aquaculture technology. The company sells fresh Oscietra caviar, sturgeon fillets, smoked and prepared sturgeon products, sauces, and caviar accessories direct-to-consumer via e-commerce and wholesale to restaurants, hotels, and event venues. It also operates the Casa de Amalia brand restaurant and private tasting experiences at its cultivation center.

Product overview

Kenoz Caviar is a Chilean caviar and sturgeon producer offering a diversified portfolio centered on Oscietra caviar (their flagship product launched in 2021), fresh and prepared sturgeon products, and culinary accessories. The product line includes: (1) Core Caviar Products - Caviar Oscietra, gift boxes, and premium gift sets with champagne; (2) Fresh Sturgeon Products - fillets, C-cut fillets, and ossobuco cuts; (3) Prepared Sturgeon Products - smoked sturgeon varieties, foie gras, charbroiled, smoked duet, and cremeux; (4) Stocks and Sauces - sturgeon fumet and veloutés in multiple flavors; (5) Accessories - mother of pearl spoons, caviar openers, travel kits, and blinis; (6) Experience Services - Casa de Amalia restaurant, private tastings, wedding events, hotel partnerships, and Don Melchor collaboration. The company practices a nose-to-tail philosophy, utilizing 100% of the sturgeon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Casa de Amalia: Restaurant created by chef Rudi Scholdis and Kenoz, located at the company's Center for Sturgeon Cultivation and Development in Parral, Chile. Offers tasting experiences featuring sturgeon and caviar preparations.

Products and services

• Caviar Oscietra Fresh caviar prepared using the Malossol (low-salt) technique from Oscietra sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii), with 2.7-3.1mm caliber, dark gray to olive green color, and flavors combining nuts, butter, and marine notes. Available in vacuum-sealed tins from 15g to 1000g.
• Kenoz Caviar Gift Box Gift packaging box for caviar available in 30g, 50g, 100g, and 250g sizes.
• Kenoz Caviar Gift Box with Veuve Clicquot Premium gift set combining Kenoz Caviar Oscietra with Veuve Clicquot champagne, available in multiple caviar and champagne size combinations.
• Sturgeon Fillet Fresh frozen vacuum-sealed sturgeon fillet, available in 200g and 500g portions, free of antibiotics and vaccines.
• Sturgeon CCut Fillet Premium C-cut section of sturgeon fillet, a specific premium cut.
• Sturgeon Ossobuco Ossobuco cut from sturgeon, available in 150g and 200g portions.
• Red Smoked Sturgeon Hot-smoked Oscietra sturgeon with intense flavor, smoked with fine imported wood. Available as Traditional, with Chili Pepper crust, or with Lemon & Pepper crust. Frozen and vacuum-sealed, 200g, with 18-month frozen shelf life.
• Sturgeon Foie Gras Prepared sturgeon product styled after foie gras preparation.
• Charbroiled Sturgeon Charbroiled preparation of sturgeon for appetizer service.
• Smoked Duet Combination of two smoked sturgeon varieties for appetizer service.
• Sturgeon Cremeux Cream-based sturgeon preparation available in varieties: Normal, Aji (chili), Alcaparras (capers), Champiñón (mushroom), Cítrico (citrus), Mostaza (mustard).
• Sturgeon Fumet Sturgeon stock/broth for culinary use, available in regular and 1-liter formats.
• Sturgeon Velouté and Varieties Sturgeon velouté sauce available in multiple varieties: Traditional, Arvejas (peas), Betarraga (beet), Butternut, Champiñones (mushrooms), Choclo (corn), Tomate (tomato), Zapallo (pumpkin). Available in regular and 1-liter formats.
• Patagonian Mother of Pearl Spoon Mother of pearl serving spoon from Patagonia for caviar service, available with wood, mother of pearl, or horn handle.
• Caviar Opener Specialized tool for opening vacuum-sealed caviar tins.
• Caviar Travel Kit Portable kit for traveling with caviar, maintaining proper temperature and serving equipment.
• Caviar Salt Grinder Salt grinder infused with caviar for culinary use.
• Casa de Amalia Restaurant Fine dining restaurant at Kenoz's cultivation center in Parral, Chile, created by chef Rudi Scholdis. Offers sturgeon and caviar tasting experiences, a 7-course tasting menu, and a daily menu featuring ingredients from the on-site organic garden. Located at Ruta 5 Sur, km 338.
• Private Tastings and Caviar Dégustations Private caviar tasting experiences in Santiago de Chile, ranging from short tastings to 5-course dégustations, available in clients' homes or chosen venues.
• Kenoz at Weddings Caviar service for wedding receptions, coordinated with banquet caterers for cocktail service and/or plated preparations.
• Kenoz at Don Melchor Gastronomic experience at Casona Don Melchor in Pirque, Chile, combining Kenoz caviar with Don Melchor wines under the Andes mountain influence.
• Kenoz at Hotels Caviar experiences available at partner hotels throughout Chile for exclusive guest experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 5% of energy consumption compared to traditional recirculating aquaculture systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and flagship.

• Acuícola Alas LaboratoriosupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner laboratory (Acuícola Alas Laboratorio) that supports Kenoz's research and development activities at their cultivation center in Parral. The lab contributes to the company's studies on sturgeon-derived products and nutritional properties.
• Casa de AmaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant created by renowned chef Rudi Scholdis and Kenoz, located at the Centro de Desarrollo y Cultivo de Esturión in Parral. Offers tasting menus and experiences showcasing sturgeon and caviar preparations. Named after Santa Amalia (patron saint of sturgeons), featuring ingredients from Kenoz's organic gardens.
• Don MelchorflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive gastronomic partnership at Casona Don Melchor in Pirque, Chile. Combines Don Melchor premium wines with Kenoz caviar for a unique culinary experience under the Andes mountain influence. A journey pairing two experts for an extraordinary sensory experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Petrossian: Iconic Paris-based caviar house with vertically integrated sourcing and global distribution. Comparable premium luxury positioning and fine-dining channel access, though far larger and more established than Kenoz.
• Caviar House & Prunier: Swiss-founded luxury caviar brand with global retail and hospitality distribution. Comparable premium positioning and channel mix, though with deeper capital and broader geographic reach than Kenoz.
• Browne Trading Company: US specialty seafood distributor and caviar provider sourcing from multiple producers. Comparable as a premium caviar supplier to restaurants and consumers, with broader portfolio rather than single-farm vertical integration.

Emerging players

• Sabetta Caviar: Smaller-scale caviar producer focused on sustainable, traceable production. Comparable emerging boutique model leveraging sustainability credentials and DTC channels.

Direct peers

• Sturia: French sustainable sturgeon aquaculture and caviar producer operating recirculating systems, similar to Kenoz's model. Directly comparable in species, channel mix (foodservice + retail), and European sustainability positioning.
• California Caviar Company: American sustainable white sturgeon caviar producer with farm-to-table positioning. Closely comparable as a boutique sturgeon aquaculturist targeting fine-dining and DTC premium consumers.
• Tsar Imperial Caviar: Premium caviar producer with heritage positioning and global luxury distribution. Comparable as a premium caviar specialist, though with different geographic origin and established brand equity.
• Nordic Caviar: Swedish producer of sturgeon caviar from sustainable, world-northern aquaculture. Similar boutique positioning with sustainability story, though competing in the Scandinavian luxury market.
• Royal Belgian Caviar: Belgian sustainable sturgeon farm producing premium caviar for European fine-dining and luxury retail. Comparable boutique aquaculture model and product portfolio.
• Acadian Sturgeon and Caviar: Canadian farm-raised sturgeon caviar producer with sustainability focus. Comparable species, sustainable aquaculture technology, and premium hospitality channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kenoz_caviar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kenoz-caviar

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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