Silverside: Ventisqueros premium and sustainable Pacific bet at Seafood Expo Global 2025
- The company will place special emphasis on strengthening its position in the European market, with a proposal of high quality products that combine innovation and respect for the environment.
- “More and more markets are valuing products with sustainable attributes and high quality standards. With our Silverside Pacific salmon, we offer a premium alternative that responds to these demands, reinforcing the principles that have guided Ventisquerossince its beginnings.” said Javier Calvo, COO of Ventisqueros.
Ventisqueros, part of the German group Schörghuber, will once again be present at the Seafood Expo Global 2025 at stand 1E703, which will be held from May 6 to 8 at the emblematic Gran Vía venue of Fira de Barcelona. This fair is the most important in the sector worldwide and will bring together exhibitors from 79 countries, consolidating itself as a strategic platform for players in the fishing and aquaculture industry.
In this edition of the fair, the company will place special emphasis on strengthening its position in the European market, with a proposal of high quality products that combine innovation and respect for the environment.
Javier Calvo, COO of Ventisqueros, highlighted the importance of participating in this event: “The Seafood Expo Global is a key showcase to show the world the value of our proposal. Ventisqueros Pacific salmon offers a different experience, with sustainable attributes and superior quality, aligned with what international consumers demand today”. This participation is part of its internationalization strategy, which seeks to consolidate its presence in key markets, especially in Europe, where demand for sustainable and responsible proposals is growing.
Ventisqueros, a pioneer in the implementation of rigorous sustainability and animal welfare standards, is the first Chilean salmon farming company to achieve 100% ASC certification in harvested biomass. Over the years, it has strengthened its commitment to socio-environmental responsibility through practices that guarantee traceability and transparency in all its production processes.
One of the most outstanding products that Ventisqueros will present will be Silverside salmon, a variety of Pacific salmon fed on a diet formulated to optimize its nutritional profile and minimize its environmental impact. This salmon, which has ASC certification and the Cosecha Viva seal, has been widely valued in different international markets thanks to its flavor, texture and superior quality.
The Ventisqueros team, led by its CEO, José Luis Vial, and COO, Javier Calvo, will be accompanied by other key executives of the company. During the fair, they will hold strategic meetings with business partners and relevant industry players, with the aim of strengthening ties, exploring new growth opportunities and further consolidating its global presence.
In this context, Calvo emphasized the importance of sustainability in the company value proposition: “More and more markets are valuing products with sustainable attributes and high quality standards. With our Silverside Pacific salmon, we offer a premium alternative that responds to these demands, reinforcing the principles that have guided Ventisqueros since its beginnings”.
Ventisqueros participation in the Seafood Expo Global 2025 reinforces its strategy of responsible growth, consolidating its position as a benchmark in the Chilean salmon industry, with a vision of the future focused on sustainability and the generation of shared value for customers, communities and the environment.
Ventisqueros becomes the first Chilean salmon company to achieve 100% ASC certification in harvested biomass
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is a voluntary and independent certification program that addresses environmental and social challenges by evaluating criteria such as environmental protection, biodiversity, animal health and welfare, and the relationship between companies and the communities where they operate.
Ventisqueros, part of the German Schörghuber Group, reached a historic milestone in 2024 by becoming the first company in Chile—and the second worldwide—to certify 100% of its harvested biomass under the ASC standard, the most rigorous in the industry. This globally recognized certification ensures compliance with high standards in environmental, social, production, health, and governance aspects. Ventisqueros is also fully certified under BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) and BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards).
José Luis Vial, CEO of Ventisqueros, stated:
“This certification reflects the effort and commitment of our entire team to promote more sustainable aquaculture. Meeting the highest standards not only strengthens our competitiveness, but also reaffirms our responsibility to the environment, local communities, and the entire value chain.”
By the end of 2024, Ventisqueros had certified 231,051 tons of salmon biomass under the ASC standard since 2015. Last year, 57% corresponded to Coho salmon and 43% to Atlantic salmon. In 2023, the company reached 98% ASC-certified production, demonstrating steady progress in its sustainability strategy.
Javier Calvo, CCO of Ventisqueros, added:
“In a highly competitive market, our goal is to differentiate ourselves through sustainability—meeting the expectations of customers and global stakeholders. ASC certification is a strategic asset that boosts our competitiveness, strengthens trust in our products, and underscores our commitment to responsible, high-value aquaculture.”
This milestone reaffirms Ventisqueros' commitment to excellence, sustainability, and social responsibility, while contributing to a more sustainable future for global aquaculture.
