Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Fish and Seafood Products, Seafood
Products:
Salmon: Atlantic Salmon, Coho Salmon
Trout: Sea Trout
Tilapia: Freshwater Tilapia
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AquaChile, based in Puerto Montt, Chile, is one of the largest and most vertically integrated aquaculture companies in the world. With operations spanning the entire seafood value chain — from egg to finished product — AquaChile is a global leader in the sustainable production of high-quality salmon, trout, and tilapia. The company is renowned for its commitment to environmental stewardship, innovation, and premium product quality, and serves customers in over 40 countries.
Core Business and Offerings
AquaChile’s core business is the farming, processing, and distribution of premium seafood. It maintains full control of the aquaculture cycle, including breeding, hatchery, grow-out, harvesting, processing, packaging, and logistics. Its main product lines include:
- Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar)
- Coho Salmon (Oncorhynchus kisutch)
- Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
- Tilapia
- Verlasso Salmon – a premium sustainable salmon brand
These products are available in fresh, frozen, and value-added formats, including fillets, portions, smoked items, and ready-to-cook products.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition
AquaChile's key differentiators lie in its fully integrated operations, sustainability leadership, and global distribution capability. Highlights include:
- Sustainability Leadership: AquaChile follows stringent environmental and social governance standards. Over 90% of its salmon production is certified under ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council), BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices), and GlobalG.A.P.
- Traceability and Biosecurity: Every fish is fully traceable from hatchery to harvest, supported by real-time monitoring and advanced biosafety protocols.
- Verlasso Brand: Verlasso Salmon is a pioneering brand in premium, eco-responsible salmon that combines excellent taste with low environmental impact, originally developed with WWF guidance.
Financial and Operational Insights
AquaChile is a subsidiary of Agrosuper, one of the largest food companies in Latin America. As of the most recent available financial reports:
- Annual Revenue: Over $1.2 billion USD
- Annual Production Volume: Over 200,000 metric tons of finished product
- Global Market Reach: Exporting to more than 40 countries, with primary markets in the U.S., Brazil, Japan, and the EU
AquaChile ranks among the top 5 salmon producers globally by volume and revenue.
Shipment and Export Records
AquaChile operates a highly efficient international logistics network with state-of-the-art cold storage and distribution centers:
- Key Export Markets: United States, Brazil, China, Japan, Canada, Mexico, and several European nations
- Export Certifications: Meets international export standards including FDA (USA), SERNAPESCA (Chile), EU regulations, and BRCGS for processing plants
- Shipping Volumes: Approx. 15,000–18,000 metric tons of salmon per month shipped globally
The company leverages both maritime and air freight solutions to ensure freshness and consistent delivery timelines.
Target Market
AquaChile serves a global B2B client base, including:
- Retail Chains
- Foodservice Distributors
- Sushi and Fine Dining Restaurants
- Wholesalers
- Private Label Programs
The company’s high production capacity and wide product variety enable it to cater to premium, mass-market, and niche seafood segments simultaneously.
Capabilities
Key operational capabilities include:
- R&D in Genetics and Feed Optimization
- Sustainable Aquaculture Infrastructure
- State-of-the-Art Processing Plants in Patagonia
- End-to-End Cold Chain Management
- Innovation in Product Development, including value-added and ready-to-eat formats
Its vertically integrated model ensures consistency, biosecurity, and cost efficiency across its entire supply chain.
Certifications and Compliance
AquaChile maintains comprehensive certifications to assure customers of its safety, sustainability, and quality:
- ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)
- BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices)
- GlobalG.A.P.
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001
- HACCP & BRCGS Certified Facilities
These certifications confirm AquaChile’s leadership in sustainable aquaculture and food safety management.
Customer Testimonials
- “AquaChile's Verlasso salmon has consistently exceeded our quality expectations while aligning with our sustainability goals.” – U.S. Retail Seafood Buyer
- “Their traceability and food safety assurance makes AquaChile one of our most trusted suppliers.” – Import Manager, EU Seafood Distributor
Major Achievements
- Merged with Los Fiordos in 2019, becoming the largest salmon producer in Chile
- Launched Verlasso brand internationally, setting new standards in sustainable premium salmon
- Over 90% of production ASC-certified, among the highest in the global salmon industry
- Recognized by SeafoodSource and Undercurrent News as a top innovator in aquaculture and ESG
AquaChile remains at the forefront of global aquaculture, combining responsible production practices, world-class quality, and supply chain innovation to deliver premium seafood solutions to customers worldwide.