The uBlend story

A dream shared by father and son

uBlend is a long-awaited father-and-son business, built around health, good food, and adding value to the people around them.

The moment
A 7-Eleven in Japan
On a gap year, snowboarding with his brothers, Sebastian stepped into a convenience store and saw a self-service smoothie machine for the first time. The thought was immediate: why doesn't England have this?
Founders together — Japan trip
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The test
Showing his parents
Later in the trip his parents visited and he took them to try it. Sebastian and Riaan looked at each other and knew they had found the thing they had been waiting for.
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The research
Back in the UK
The market check confirmed a gap — not only for self-service smoothies, but for showing people where their nutrition comes from and how it is made.
The build
Meeting manufacturers
Sebastian travelled to China to meet manufacturers, tested the concept and started building the business with his dad.
The first machine
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Now
Stations in real places
uBlend is rolling out into gyms, offices and high-footfall venues across the UK.

Two roles, one business

Founder photograph — Sebastian
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Day to day
Sebastian
Brings the energy and the discipline — making sure projects move forward and deadlines are met.
Founder photograph — Riaan
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The long view
Riaan
Over 30 years of business experience, offering the strategic guidance that keeps uBlend pointed in the right direction.

Something to share, something to be proud of.

We are looking for venues where health already matters and people are already walking through the door.