Revo Foods Brings Back 3D-Printed Mycelium Octopus as Permanent Product
- Marc Violo
- Jul 10
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 11
Austrian food tech startup Revo Foods has reintroduced its 3D-printed mycelium-based octopus product, The Kraken, following strong consumer demand. Originally launched as a limited edition in 2024, the octopus analogue quickly sold out. Since then, the company has received regular requests from customers, chefs and distributors asking for its return.
Made using mycelium and Revo Foods's proprietary 3D extrusion process, The Kraken is now available as a permanent offering across Europe through the company’s online store and retail partners, including Billa in Austria and other distributors in Germany, Italy, the UK, France and Spain.
How It's Made: Mycelium, Algae, and 3D Extrusion
The Kraken is manufactured at Revo’s facility in Vienna using mushroom mycelium, a high-protein fungal ingredient. The company’s patented extrusion process allows for precise control of texture and structure, producing a realistic octopus tentacle shape complete with visible suckers and a chewy bite.
The product includes 6.3 grams of complete protein and 7 grams of fibre per 100 grams. It also incorporates DHA- and EPA-rich microalgae for omega-3 content, and has received a Nutri-Score rating of A.
The Kraken can be served raw in salads or pan-fried for traditional pulpo-style dishes. Its return addresses demand from consumers looking for novel, nutrient-dense seafood alternatives with lower environmental impact.
The Sustainability Case Against Octopus Farming
Octopuses are increasingly viewed as unsuitable for industrial farming due to their intelligence and carnivorous diets. Current efforts to farm octopus at scale, such as those in Spain, have faced international criticism. Each kilogram of farmed octopus typically requires 3 kilograms of feed, often sourced from marine ecosystems.
With octopus landings declining and welfare concerns rising, alternatives like Revo Foods’s mycelium-based Kraken offer a new path forward. Several countries, including the UK and US states like Washington and California, have banned octopus farming or its more extreme practices.
Business Growth and Outlook
Revo Foods has raised over €11 million to date and is expanding its production capacity. According to founder and CEO Robin Simsa, a recent update to the company’s 3D printing equipment has boosted output by 50% while reducing production waste.
Despite challenges in the plant- and fungi-based seafood category, Revo has managed to grow. In the first half of 2025, it surpassed its total 2024 revenue. Its products are now available at over 1,000 distribution points across Europe.
In addition to The Kraken, Revo Foods has launched The Prime Cut, a high-protein mycoprotein product described as a more neutral, non-seafood alternative. It also recently partnered with Slovenia’s Juicy Marbles to co-develop a whole-cut cod analogue for the US market.
Simsa notes that collaboration, rather than competition, will be key to scaling these technologies. For now, The Kraken’s return marks a signal moment for consumer-ready mycelium seafood products—and for 3D food printing as a viable method of production.
