In this edition, four key efficiency and productivity indicators were evaluated in the Atlantic salmon and Coho salmon farming centers: Biological Feed Conversion Factor, Growth Rate, Productive Efficiency and SFI Success Farm Index.
Tuesday 3 March, Salmofood, a brand of Vitapro Chile, will hold the ceremony for the delivery of the Best Site 2025, Awards that annually distinguish the best productive results of the salmonid farming centers using their nutritional solutions. The awards ceremony will take place at the Green House Events Center in Puerto Montt, with the participation of the executives and teams of the awarded companies.
For more than two decades Salmofood has driven, through these distinctions, continuous improvement in national salmon farming, recognizing and highlighting good practices in production management. In this new edition, four key efficiency and productivity indicators were evaluated in Atlantic salmon and Coho salmon farming centers: Biological Feed Conversion Factor (FCRb), Growth Rate (SGR), Efficiency Productiva (RPL/FCe) and SFI, Success Farm Index, which delivers an efficiency ratio as an economic proportion unit.
Nominated companies
Among the nominees in Atlantic salmon are Cermaq Chile and Australis Seafoods centers in the categories FCRb and SGR, while in Productive Efficiency and SFI the facilities of Cermaq Chile and Mowi Chile compete. For the coho species, several centers of Salmon Aysén are held the prizes in FCRb and Productive Efficiency, while the SGR and SFI categories opt for sites of Salmon Aysén and Salmon Austral.
Francisco Valdés, Business Manager of Vitapro Chile, said that the productive results achieved by the centers during the period 2025 are excellent and reflect the constant efforts of the producers to optimize their operation through technology, efficient management, professionalism and specialized nutrition. “That’s why, he stressed, it’s a pride to recognize these customers.”
“Since Salmofood we have contributed with innovative diets that improve the efficient conversion of food, animal health and reduce the environmental impact, which fills us with satisfaction,” said the executive.
In conclusion, he reported that the Best Site 2025 ceremony will be held on Tuesday, March 3, at the Green House Event Centre in Puerto Montt, Los Lagos region, where teams from each of the award-winning centers are expected to attend, accompanied by executives and representatives of their respective companies.
