A serious, locally rooted,
export-oriented operation.

Where nearly half a century of Balsu hazelnut experience meets one of the southern hemisphere’s most promising origins.

Why invest

The case for Chilean origin, built on global know-how.

Balsu Industries Chile is a legally established Chilean company bringing professional, quality-controlled hazelnut processing closer to a fast-growing origin.

It pairs the operational discipline of a global hazelnut group with the structural advantages of Chile: a suitable climate, available land, a counter-seasonal harvest, and competitive access to international markets.

Established legal entity

Incorporated in Chile in 2019 as an SpA (RUT 76.697.379-5), with a clear corporate structure.

Global parent experience

Built on Balsu’s hazelnut heritage since 1978 and an established four-continent network.

Industrial capacity

A 31-hectare site, with Phase I cracking capacity of 79,200 t/year and a planned Phase II roasting facility.

Export-oriented origin

Counter-seasonal supply, a growing orchard base, and trade agreements that support competitive access to markets.

Staged, phased investment

A disciplined roll-out: Phase I cracking in 2026, with Phase II roasting planned to follow.

Professional management

Quality-controlled, traceable processing and transparent records, managed to international expectations.

Company at a glance

Operational data, plainly stated.

2019
Incorporated (SpA)
31 ha
Total factory area
79,200 t
Phase I capacity / year
6,000 t
Phase II roasting / year (planned)
95%
Local employment
  • Legal name: Balsu Industries Chile SpA
  • RUT: 76.697.379-5
  • Registration date: 20 March 2019
  • Base: Ruta 5 Sur, km 262, Maule, Región del Maule, Chile
  • Storage capacity: 3,300 tonnes
  • Employees: 29, towards a target of 43 at full capacity
  • Female employee ratio: 48.27%
  • On-site renewable energy: 280 solar panels
Structural advantages

Why Chile, and why now.

  • Mediterranean climate suited to hazelnuts
  • Generally lower pest pressure than many traditional regions
  • Available, scalable agricultural land
  • Counter-seasonal harvest to the northern hemisphere
  • Trade agreements supporting competitive exports
  • More value-added processing performed at origin

Let’s open a conversation.

We welcome enquiries from banks, creditors, investors, and public institutions. Capacity and timing figures reflect current plans and targets, including phased commissioning during 2026.

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