The sector welcomed the incorporation of the historic producer and exporter company, highlighting that its entry strengthens the unity of the sector and brings solid leadership in sustainability and technological innovation.
The Chilean Salmon Industry Association, SalmonChile, officially announced the incorporation of Invermar joining its ranks, reaffirming the leadership of the trade association that today brings together more than 50 companies among producers and suppliers of the salmon farming value chain.
Welcoming it, SalmonChile highlighted the importance of welcoming a company dedicated to the production and export of high quality and added value salmon species, aimed at meeting the demands of the most demanding and sophisticated markets in the world.
In this context, the president of SalmonChile, Patricio Melero, expressed his satisfaction with this new addition. "We are very happy and proud that a company with the track record and history of Invermar has decided to join SalmonChile. That we share fundamental values regarding daily operations and that we seek to unite our forces motivates us to continue working towards a salmon farming industry that is increasingly responsible, sustainable and "With a future vision," he noted.
From Invermar they valued this step as a strategic opportunity to continue fulfilling their corporate purpose alongside the industry. "Being part of SalmonChile is a milestone that decisively accelerates the path towards the precision aquaculture we are developing. In this journey, we are convinced that innovation is only valuable if it goes hand in hand with respect for people and the environment. This industry alliance will allow us" "strengthen our collaborative capabilities and knowledge to continue delivering high quality food in a conscious and responsible manner to the world," said Cristian Fernández, General Manager of Invermar.
About Invermar
Invermar is a company producing and exporting Atlantic and Pacific salmon, 100% Chilean, with 36 years of history positioning its production in international markets. Guided by the purpose of providing superior quality food with respect for people and the environment, it is a deeply people-centred organization, whose culture and leadership development is solidly based on its corporate values, which watch for the integral well-being of its workers, suppliers, communities and customers.
As a pillar of its strategy, the company has defined a path to digital transformation and vanguard to ensure continuous improvement and operational excellence. In order to make this technological route viable, its infrastructure integrates water recirculation systems (RAS) in its 2 eco-piscicultures – managing to reuse 98.5% of fresh water –, an automated remote power room and artificial intelligence oriented both; in the phase of fresh water as in fattening at sea to constant monitoring of animal welfare. With a network of 38 growing centers and 2 processing plants strategically located on the island of Chiloé, the company currently registers sales in 29 countries on 4 continents.
Under a circular economy model, the firm implements a program through which it recycles 94% of the industrial waste generated by the company and transforms 100% of the sludges of its fish farms into organic compost. Its entire operation is backed by 8 prestigious international certifications.
