This past Friday, the first RAS post mole fish farm in Chile was officially presented: Los Arrayanes. This special event, directed by Salmones Austral, counted with the company executives, regional and community authorities, collaborators, and neighbors of the Cochamó area.
The facilities located in the Llaguepe sector, in the Cochamó district, have had an initial investment of US$35 million. Los Arrayanes uses state-of-the-art sustainability technology that employs 99.5% water recirculation.
Gastón Cortez, Salmon's general manager, commented to the press that "today we are marking a milestone." Besides, referring to the community, he adds that he wants them to be part of what is coming in the future. Moreover, Pedro Hurtado, chairman of the board, expressed his enthusiasm for having taken this great technological advance in Chilean salmon farming.
In its construction stage, it has generated more than 500 jobs and more than 70 jobs directly and indirectly in the period of productive operation to date.
Undoubtedly Salmones Austral has taken a step forward in aquatech and sustainability.
Salmones Austral was created in 2013 after the merger of Trusal and Pacific Star. Now, it has more than 1,600 workers who operate in two processing plants and 33 freshwater farming centers and seawater. There are plants in Biobío, La Araucanía, Los Lagos, and Aysén regions.
Salmones Austral exports to 30 countries. The United States and Asia are the main markets for Atlantic salmon, while Japan is the primary destination for coho.
