Saltwell Group has opened a new production facility in Santiago, Chile, marking a significant step in scaling its naturally lower-sodium salt offering to meet rising demand.

The site, located close to the company’s raw material sources in the Atacama Salt Flats, is designed to strengthen supply chain efficiency while supporting the food industry’s efforts to reduce sodium content across product portfolios.

Saltwell’s flagship ingredient, Saltwell salt, contains approximately 35% less sodium than conventional salt while maintaining comparable taste, texture and performance. Produced through solar evaporation and modern sea salt processing methods, the ingredient is positioned as a clean-label solution for manufacturers reformulating to meet health guidelines and consumer expectations.

The new Chilean facility significantly increases the company’s production capacity at a time when global food and beverage brands are under mounting regulatory and commercial pressure to cut sodium levels without compromising product quality.

Locating production near raw material sources is expected to deliver both operational and environmental benefits. By reducing transport distances for key inputs, Saltwell Group aims to lower logistics costs and emissions, while also improving supply reliability. The Santiago site also offers proximity to Chile’s major export hubs.

Anders Hansson, CEO, said: “This new product plant in Chile represents a major strategic investment and a key milestone in our story. With expanded capacity and the proven performance of Saltwell in food formulations, we are well-positioned to help food manufacturers deliver healthier, great-tasting products aligned with evolving consumer expectations.”

As part of the transition, the majority of Saltwell production will shift from Cyprus to Chile. The Cyprus facility will remain operational, focusing on speciality product lines and acting as a contingency site.