Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Santiago, Chile, San Jorge Packaging S.A. is a market-leading flexible packaging manufacturer specializing in innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions for the global food and industrial sectors. With over 80 years of legacy and continuous technological evolution, San Jorge Packaging has established itself as a key partner to exporters, food producers, and processors across Latin America, North America, and Europe.
Core Business
San Jorge Packaging focuses on the design, manufacturing, and commercialization of specialized packaging systems. Its core business divisions include:
- Flexible Packaging for Export Markets – Designed specifically for long-distance fruit and produce shipping.
- Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) – Extends shelf life of perishables while preserving quality and freshness.
- Heavy-Duty Industrial Bags – Engineered for high-load resistance and safety in logistics.
- Bag-in-Box Solutions – Packaging for liquids, purees, and semi-solids used in foodservice, juice processing, wine, and industrial applications.
- Dry Goods Packaging – Including for nuts, grains, seeds, and dehydrated foods.
Product and Service Offerings
Flexible Packaging Solutions
- Fresh Fresh: MAP bags for fresh fruits and vegetables, used heavily in grape, blueberry, cherry, and avocado exports.
- Heavy Duty Bags: Polyethylene-based high-resistance packaging for industrial applications, up to 25 kg load capacity.
- Bag in Box (BIB): Multi-layered solutions with oxygen barriers for juices, wine, dairy, and liquid foods.
- Natural Nuts Packaging: Tailored bags and film rolls with barrier properties for almonds, walnuts, and hazelnuts.
- Custom Packaging Design: Private label and co-branding services with customizable dimensions, print, and material specifications.
Specialisation and Core USP
San Jorge Packaging is known for:
- Pioneering Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) in South America, reducing post-harvest losses by up to 40%.
- Export-Focused Engineering: Packaging designed to comply with international logistics and food safety standards.
- Sustainability Commitment:
- Use of recyclable polyethylene materials
- In-house recycling programs for plastic waste
- Lightweight designs reducing carbon footprint
- Customization at Scale: Over 200 unique packaging SKUs in commercial circulation
- Technical Support Network across Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Mexico
Financial Strength
Though not publicly listed, industry insights suggest:
- Annual revenues exceeding USD 40 million
- Serves over 1,000 active clients including some of Latin America's largest fruit exporters
- Production capacity: Over 10,000 tons of plastic packaging annually
- State-of-the-art manufacturing plant in Recoleta, Santiago, with fully automated extrusion, printing, and lamination lines
Shipment and Export Records
According to trade data and market intelligence platforms:
- Exports to over 15 countries, primarily:
- USA
- Mexico
- Peru
- Spain
- Germany
- Brazil
- Export product lines:
- Fresh Fresh MAP bags for blueberries, cherries, table grapes
- Bag-in-Box for apple juice, wine, tomato paste
- Annual export container volume: 500+ containers/year
Clients include leading exporters and processors in the Chilean, Peruvian, and Mexican fruit sectors.
Target Markets
San Jorge Packaging targets:
- Fresh fruit exporters
- Juice and wine producers
- Agro-industrial processors
- Retail-ready food packaging companies
- Distributors of industrial and agricultural packaging solutions
Its export-oriented packaging complies with USDA, EU, and CODEX Alimentarius standards.
Operational Capabilities
- Manufacturing Plant:
- Located in Recoleta, Santiago
- Equipped with 7+ blown film extruders, flexographic printers, and laminators
- Logistics and Warehousing:
- In-house warehousing for rapid order fulfillment
- Cold chain collaboration with clients for MAP solutions
- R&D and Innovation Center:
- Focused on bio-based materials and smart packaging
- Partnerships with local universities and research labs
- Technical Service Teams:
- Regional offices in Chile, Peru, and Mexico offering field technical support
Certifications and Compliance
San Jorge Packaging maintains globally recognized certifications:
- ISO 9001: Quality Management System
- FSSC 22000: Food Safety Certification for Packaging
- FDA & EU Food Contact Compliant Materials
- REACH and RoHS Compliance
- BPA-Free and Recyclable Packaging Lines
The company undergoes regular third-party audits for food safety, social compliance, and environmental responsibility.
Customer Testimonials
“Our partnership with San Jorge Packaging has been key to reducing post-harvest losses during export. Their MAP bags are technically superior and always on-time.”
— Andrés Salas, Operations Director, Andes Fruit Export
“Bag-in-Box solutions from SJP meet all of our EU compliance and offer excellent preservation for our fruit purées. The team provides reliable support.”
— Sofia Krause, Procurement Manager, FrutaOrganica GmbH (Germany)
Major Achievements
- First company in Chile to launch MAP technology for grape exporters (2005)
- Supplies packaging for over 35% of Chile’s total blueberry exports
- Awarded the ChilePack Innovation Prize for sustainable industrial bags (2018)
- Featured in Expo Agroalimentaria Guanajuato, Fruit Logistica, and Andina Pack
- Developed South America’s first recyclable Bag-in-Box liner for high-acidity juices
San Jorge Packaging continues to lead innovation in the flexible packaging sector through performance-driven engineering, customer-focused design, and a commitment to sustainability across the global food supply chain.