Aussie Couple's Plant-Based Cocktail Foamer Idea Now Worth $10M

The Melbourne duo's 'game-changing' egg-free cocktail foamer has become a hit with cruise lines worldwide.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:18pm

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A high-end, photorealistic studio still-life photograph featuring a glass beaker filled with a light, frothy liquid surrounded by a few whole faba beans, conceptually representing the premium, plant-based ingredients used to create the Aquafab cocktail foamer.Aquafab's innovative plant-based cocktail foamer has become a game-changer for bars and cruise lines seeking a safe, sustainable alternative to raw egg whites.Today in Miami

Melbourne hospitality couple Danny Kane and Rebecca Grey poured their life savings into creating Aquafab, a plant-based cocktail foamer made from faba beans that serves as a viable replacement for raw egg whites. After hitting shelves in 2024, Aquafab has skyrocketed in popularity, securing deals with major cruise lines and becoming a $10 million business.

Why it matters

The couple's innovative solution addresses safety and allergen concerns around the traditional use of raw egg whites in cocktails, providing a consistent, sustainable, and high-performing alternative that has been embraced by the cruise industry and bars worldwide.

The details

Danny and Rebecca developed Aquafab in 2023 after realizing the safety and consistency issues with using raw egg whites in cocktails at their wine bar. They experimented with aquafaba, the liquid from canned chickpeas, but found it lacked quality control. They eventually landed on faba beans as the base for their plant-based foaming agent, which they say is just as effective as egg whites but more sustainable. After selling their wine bar to focus on Aquafab, the couple secured partnerships with major cruise lines and distributors in the U.S. and Europe, leading to their business being valued at $10 million.

  • Aquafab was developed in 2023.
  • Aquafab hit shelves in September 2024.
  • The couple recently completed a capital funds raise.

The players

Danny Kane

Co-founder of Aquafab and former owner of a wine bar in Hawthorn, Victoria.

Rebecca Grey

Co-founder of Aquafab and former co-owner of a wine bar in Hawthorn, Victoria.

Aquafab

An Australian-born brand that produces a plant-based cocktail foamer made from faba beans as a replacement for raw egg whites.

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What they’re saying

“We [were] very determined to make a product that was consistent, safe and performed well. And that's what we've ended up with.”

— Danny Kane, Co-founder, Aquafab

“We owned a wine bar in Hawthorn, Victoria and I was new to hospitality so I stepped behind the bar with fresh eyes. I didn't know raw egg whites are used in cocktails and I was quite concerned about the safety issue around that and allergens some people may have to eggs.”

— Rebecca Grey, Co-founder, Aquafab

What’s next

The couple plans to continue growing Aquafab's presence in the cruise industry and expanding distribution to more bars and restaurants globally.

The takeaway

Aquafab's success demonstrates how an innovative, sustainable solution to a common industry problem can disrupt a market and become a multimillion-dollar business. The couple's determination to create a high-quality, safe, and consistent product has paid off, highlighting the potential for mission-driven entrepreneurs to thrive.