Its Origin

Chile is undoubtedly a country with unique economic, cultural and natural attractions. It has received international recognition in the areas of transparency and human development, was chosen as the Lonely Planet Top Country to Visit in 2018 and recently won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film for the first time. These are just a few examples that reveal Chile to be an open and reliable society that is able to create memorable products and build long-term relationships.

Geographically speaking, Chile is a long country in the south-eastern corner of South America and is framed by the Andes mountain range and the Pacific Ocean. It is home to the clearest skies in the world and Earth’s largest southern freshwater reserve.

Chile is a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and currently ranks 24th of the 176 countries in the 2016 Corruption Perceptions Index published by Transparency International.

Chile is open to the world. When it comes to trade, it has signed 26 trade agreements with 64 countries – with more currently in negotiation. Together these agreements represent 64% of the world’s population and 86% of the global GDP.

All of these facts make Chile an inviting place to visit; this is a country whose diverse geography have enabled it to have a fascinating phytosanitary and agricultural heritage to learn about and discover.