The company aims to position Chile as a hub for South America through a Santiago-based operation staffed by executives specialized in meeting the needs of Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay and Argentina.

In the last six months, three women have taken the helm at Walmart, Unilever and Movistar Chile: Annie Walker, Chantal Goldschmidt and Carolina Vallejo, respectively.

The multinational food service company acquired Innovalim, located in Pudahuel, to scale up its “cook & chill” production capacity. The system involves cooking followed by rapid cooling.

Chile is a key market for the Swiss giant, generating nearly US$1.6 billion in revenue in 2025.

The Mexican company is considering adding a second production line aimed at increasing manufacturing capacity and strengthening distribution.

The Victor Jara hybrid power plant in Tarapacá can deliver up to 200 MW of solar energy at night thanks to a BESS with 6.5 hours of autonomy.

The company reported a 26% increase in online sales, while the supermarket business grew 7.3% in the year’s first quarter.

The operation gives Transelec control of Transchile Charrúa Transmisión, including a strategic line of more than 200 kilometers between Biobío and La Araucanía.

Ferrero Hazelnut Company CEO Marco Botta said Chile is key to the company’s global supply chain. The company has already invested US$ 330 million in the country.

The new battery energy storage system (BESS) will have an installed capacity of 94 MW and a storage capacity of 372 MWh.

The Chinese brand has operated in Chile since 2019, but accelerated growth in 2023, now with 48 locations. The Chilean market boasts the highest sales per square meter in Latin America, and the Cenco Costanera store ranks among the top 10 highest-grossing stores worldwide, excluding China.

The mining company reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2026, with record copper sales and a significant increase in EBITDA, thereby consolidating its position in the global critical minerals market.

The Belgian company inaugurated its new sourdough plant in Cerrillos, marking a significant manufacturing investment in the country. The project reinforces the company’s confidence in Chile’s role as a platform for productive development and regional expansion.

At the ordinary shareholders’ meeting, shareholders approved the distribution of dividends corresponding to 70% of the profits recorded in 2025.

Iberia’s commercial director for Latin America, Marina Colunga, explains that the firm’s plan in Chile is to continue increasing the number of flights per week between Madrid and Santiago, and to expand what is offered onboard.

At its annual general meeting, the company highlighted that Chile has «a solid institutional foundation» and that «there are significant opportunities to advance in a scenario that drives economic activity, investment and job creation.»

Between January and March 2026, USD 1.99 billion (FOB) was exported, representing an annual growth of 8%.

With 166 MW of installed capacity, the country is the third largest market in the region and is leading the development of hyperscale infrastructure.

The company is adding a new initiative to the Andes Solar Hub, which totals US$1.3 billion.

The installation will enable testing with brines and lithium-containing solutions, thereby helping to assess how advanced extraction technologies can improve lithium recovery while promoting responsible resource development.