Chile

Travel and tourism in Chile is experiencing a remarkable resurgence post-pandemic. This revitalisation is attributed to a resurgence in leisure and business travel, fuelled by strategic initiatives such as the "Meet in Chile" programme, which has…

Argentina and Chile, neighbouring countries sharing a 5,308 km border, experience a high flow of tourists crossing between them, influenced by the strength of their respective currencies against the dollar. When the exchange rate is low, Argentina…

Following a significant downturn due to the impact of COVID-19, hotels in Chile experienced a remarkable recovery in 2023. The category ended 2022 with considerable improvements, approaching pre-pandemic levels in terms of value sales, and this…

Since the pandemic, there has been a notable shift in how travellers book international trips. Increasingly, they are turning to intermediaries, particularly travel agencies, due to the challenges they faced during the pandemic. This period saw many…

Chile's recovery in terms of inbound arrival numbers is lagging behind other Latin American countries, largely due to the delayed reopening of its borders following the pandemic. This delay has affected travel decisions and reduced demand for flights…

Santiago and Antofagasta are Chile’s most economically vibrant cities, due to population size, consumer expenditure and disposable income. Temuco is expected to see the greatest economic growth in terms of GDP growth in the future. In the near term,…

High inflation fuelled by the global recovery from COVID-19 and the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued to pose challenges for health and wellness staple foods in Chile in 2023. Given that such products traditionally tend to be more…

Consumers in Chile continued to show strong interest in health and wellness soft drinks with no sugar, no added sugar and low sugar claims in 2023. Robust demand for such products in multiple categories was underpinned by rising awareness that…

While easing somewhat from 2022, inflationary pressures linked to the global recovery from COVID-19 and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continued to create difficult trading conditions for health and wellness snacks in Chile in 2023. Given that such…

Because they typically command a premium as compared to standard alternatives, health and wellness hot drinks in Chile continued to face difficult trading conditions in 2023 amidst stubbornly high inflation linked to the global recovery from the…

Lactose free remained the leading health and wellness claim in dairy products and alternatives in Chile in value terms in 2023, and by a considerable distance. Multiple categories continued to witness solid demand for products with this positioning,…

Because they tend to be more expensive than standard alternatives, health and wellness cooking ingredients and meals faced greater exposure to heightened price-sensitivity among consumers in Chile in 2023 as the spike in inflation fuelled by the…

The health and wellness industry continues to gain greater significance overall, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, as consumers have become more cognisant of the negative impact of processed food and a range of drinks on their health and…

Growing health awareness is driving the demand for low sugar yoghurt in Chile. Multiple studies and publications in the digital media discuss the growing prevalence of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease among the Chilean population. In this…

Plant-based dairy in Chile continues to grow, driven by increasing public acceptance and awareness of the close relationship between food and health. However, there are several reasons for this awareness, such as the greater supply of products in the…

Soprole, which continues to gain share in other dairy in Chile, rebranded its chilled dairy desserts line, Postres de la Abuela at the end of 2023, after receiving the Product of the Year Seal. Postres de la Abuela offers classic desserts such as…

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), milk provides essential nutrients and is an important source of dietary energy, and high-quality proteins and fats that are necessary for good health. However, Chile…

The last two years of the review period have been a challenge for dairy products and alternatives in Chile in the face of the complex scenario facing the industry. In 2023, value sales of dairy products and alternatives recorded a double-digit…

Chile is considered one of the countries with the highest cheese consumption rates in the region, amounting to 9.2 kgs per capita. In recent years, cheese consumption has grown significantly nationwide. This increase is due both to the development of…

Ghee has been gaining popularity in Chile for its perceived properties and benefits in relation to traditional butter options. Its is an ingredient that comes from Ayurveda culture and its consumption in the local market has been growing due to its…