Our History

Introduction and Origin of the Project

This project was born from this land, which has inspired us through its many signs and teachings.

And this is how everything began.

The Moment of Inspiration

It was a summer afternoon in 2016. My wife was preparing some delicious and healthy desserts for the whole family. That day she was feeling a bit tired and, between yawns, she said: “If there were a natural and healthy dessert that allowed me to rest a little longer during siesta time, it would be perfect.”

The Turning Point

At that time, I felt disillusioned with my business. I wanted to embark on something meaningful—something that would allow us to spend more time together, and that aligned with what we believe in… And that simple phrase sparked something inside me. It seemed like a great idea. How many people eat poorly because of rushing, laziness, or simply because they don’t know what a truly nutritious meal should be? If we could find a way to create a dessert that covered all nutritional needs, tasted delicious, was completely natural, and respectful of the environment, then—just as my wife said—it would be perfect.

The Search for Perfection

The mere idea of trying it excited me so much that I sold my business. And we began experimenting with ingredients. We were certain that our desserts had to be 100% natural, organic, gluten-free, and free from added sugars. We also wanted to honor our roots, closely connected to our land.

The Importance of Roots

I remember eating dates for dessert in my childhood and having endless energy to play through the streets of Barinas (a village in Murcia that belongs to the municipality of Abanilla, often referred to as the “Spanish Palestine”). And I remember my grandmother preparing my breakfast milk from crushed almonds because I was lactose intolerant. Interestingly, these ingredients are highly nutritious. And those flavors are still present today, forming the foundation of Runakay — a legacy from times when, without even knowing it, we understood very well how to take care of ourselves. My wife, in turn, comes from a small village in the Andes where quinoa, cocoa, coffee… have been grown for centuries. Ingredients present in her traditional desserts because they provide energy and vitality for long days in the mountains. And that’s how it all began!

Philosophy

We are what we think, we are what we eat.

At Runakay, we are firmly committed to the health and quality of life of people. But we also carry a commitment to ourselves — being a company that acts responsibly toward the planet, choosing the most honest and fair way to do things.

Join the Runakay philosophy.

Acknowledgements

The idea of mixture and unity is part of our essence, and it is what gives Runakay its meaning and value. Runa (human being) and Kay (universe) is a Quechua expression that reminds us that for true balance to exist, human beings must be one with nature, respecting it and giving back all the richness it offers us. So I can only thank nature for its gift. And I thank you, the one reading this, for being open to enjoying it.

The Philosophy Behind Runakay

Mission

To contribute to the transformation of a better and more sustainable world by offering foods of natural origin — 100% organic, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and free from refined sugars. We aim to improve people’s nutrition and quality of life with ethically and artisanally crafted products that follow the principles of sustainability, caring for the environment and our planet.

Vision

To be a well-established company and a national and international benchmark in the marketing and distribution of healthy frozen products — plant-based and exceptionally tasty; we believe that you can enjoy great flavor without neglecting your well-being. We have a strong commitment to people’s health and well-being, which is why we create all our products following the main organic certifications, using top-quality raw materials from sustainable and responsible agriculture.

Values

To meet the nutritional needs of our customers.
To contribute to ecological awareness and a healthy lifestyle.
To protect the environment and people’s health.
Responsibility and commitment in all our actions and decisions.
Transparency and trust as key elements of our identity.
Innovation as the driving force behind the company’s growth and development.
Teamwork and continuous learning.