Multi X

Claudio leads the salmon processing operations at the company’s Salmón Fresco, Congelado y Ahumado plant as division manager, with over 20 years in Chilean salmon farming.

Cristián Swett began his career in the food industry at Multiexport Foods in 2001, holding roles such as commercial submanager in Japan, smoked products business unit manager, and general manager of Alimentos Multiexport. He later served as general manager of Ventisqueros salmon farm from 2012.

José Miguel Barros, an engineer from Universidad Católica de Chile with a diploma in high-level business management, served as director of Multiexport Foods S.A. from 2007 to 2009 and rejoined in May 2021.

José Ramón joined in January 2020 as financial planning and development manager, overseeing strategic planning, budgeting, project evaluation, capital markets relations, and business intelligence.

The company began in Puerto Montt, Chile, in the mid-1980s, when young entrepreneurs saw export growth opportunities in the X Region.

Chilean salmon producer **Multi X** reports **doubled earnings** amid rising prices driven by tight supply, despite higher US tariffs and increased processing costs. The company benefits from stronger market demand for salmon, offsetting some cost pressures. Financial details or specific revenue figures are not disclosed in the report.

Nov 2026IntraFishNews article

AquaChile and Multi X are actively exploring acquisition opportunities amid shifting dynamics in the seafood market, as highlighted at the China Fisheries and Seafood Exhibition. Industry leaders discuss major trends reshaping supply chains and demand. The event underscores growing consolidation efforts in the sector.

Nov 2026Undercurrent NewsNews article

Multi X salmon farms report nearly **960 tons of fish deaths** due to algal blooms in the Magallanes region. Almost half of the affected fish have been removed and sent for processing. The incident highlights acute environmental challenges in aquaculture operations.

Oct 2026IntraFishNews article

An algal bloom in Chile has killed **640 tons of salmon**, prompting heightened preparedness for future mass-mortality events. The incident follows rising concerns over **El Niño** conditions, which may exacerbate such environmental risks. Chile’s aquaculture sector is now reinforcing contingency measures to mitigate further losses.

Oct 2026IntraFishNews article