Salmofood S.A. is a company located in Castro, Chiloé, Chile. It was founded in 1995 with the aim of supplying high-quality food to the salmon industry. The company quickly became one of the most important in the country, with an initial workforce of 60 employees and a single processing line. In 2012, Salmofood became part of Alicorp, a Peruvian company with 25 years of experience in the aquaculture industry. Salmofood has experienced significant growth since its establishment, with job opportunities in the Los Lagos region increasing by over 400%, currently employing more than 300 people. The company now operates one of the most modern fish feed production plants in the world, with a capacity of 240,000 tons per year across four processing lines. Salmofood focuses on creating value for its customers through sustainable nutritional solutions, market knowledge, innovation, technical support, and high-quality standards. The company produces a range of diets for freshwater and marine fish, including recirculation diets for freshwater and high and medium-energy diets for marine species such as trout, Atlantic salmon, and Pacific salmon. Salmofood plays a significant role in the salmon industry, producing 15% of the 1,250,000 tons of fish feed required to meet the 100% local demand in Chile. The production of fish feed is crucial for the salmon industry, as it represents 60% of the total production cost. Salmofood invests over one million dollars annually in research, development, and technical assistance to ensure the competitiveness of the Chilean salmon industry in international markets. The company aims to become a global leader in nutritional solutions for aquaculture and contribute to the goal of producing 100% locally sourced fish feed in Chile.
Headquarters
Benavente 550, oficina 8A, Puerto Montt
Castro; Los Lagos;
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Website: http://www.salmofood.cl
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