SALTWELL Group, the owner and producer of SALTWELL naturally lower-sodium salt, has opened a new production facility in Chile, near the source of its raw materials.
The site will enable the company to meet growing global demand for its solutions from food manufacturers, who face mounting pressure to cut sodium levels in their products.
SALTWELL is a natural, clean-label salt that contains 35 percent less sodium than standard salt but offers comparable taste, texture and functionality. It is obtained by solar evaporation and modern sea-salt production processes using hypersaline water from the Atacama salt flats.
The new state-of-the-art facility in Santiago will significantly increase SALTWELL Group's production capacity. Additionally, it will create an even more robust supply chain thanks to its proximity to both the source of the raw materials and Chile’s key trading ports.
There will also be sustainability benefits, since the facility's location means raw materials will now travel shorter distances for processing. Most SALTWELL salt production will move from Cyprus to Chile, with the current location focusing on speciality lines and contingency purposes.
“This new production plant in Chile represents a major strategic investment and a key milestone in our story," said Anders Hansson, CEO of Sweden-based SALTWELL Group.
"With this expanded capacity, and the proven performance of SALTWELL salt in food formulations, we are well-positioned to help food manufacturers deliver healthier, great‑tasting products that align with evolving consumer expectations.”
He continued that not only is this a decisive step towards scaling up the global supply of SALTWELL salt, but it also demonstrates its vision of delivering a positive impact on public health by making it easier for consumers to reduce their dietary sodium intake.
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