CMI invests US$1.1 million in poultry processing plant in El Salvador

As part of the investment, a whole product distribution system has been installed, designed to ensure accurate quality assessment through cameras and a weighing system, known as SmartWeigher.

Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI) completed the second phase of investment in its poultry processing plant in Zapotitán, El Salvador, for US$1.1 million, part of the US$7 million announced by the corporation for 2023.

“CMI is committed to the economic development and food security of the region, which is why we are investing in our operations to provide the best quality products with brands that are part of the local tradition and flavor, such as Pollo Indio,” said Emilio Porta, general manager of Soluciones Cárnicas CMI.

As part of this investment, a whole-product distribution system has been installed, designed to ensure accurate quality assessment through state-of-the-art cameras and a highly accurate weighing system, known as SmartWeigher. This technology enables automated grading of chickens based on weight and vision, optimizing the distribution process and ensuring that products meet the specifications required by customers and consumers.

The plant employs more than 800 Salvadorans, 50% of whom are women and 40% of whom live in the area.

The company generates approximately 8,000 direct jobs in El Salvador and has brands such as Pollo Campero, Don Pollo, Pollo Indio, Toledo, Pasta Fama, Pasta Ina, Molinos Modernos, Del Comal, Aliansa, Gama, and Can Can, among others.

INVESTMENT PLAN

Since 2022, the multilatina has implemented an investment plan in the different countries where it operates, including improvements in infrastructure, technology and innovation, with a focus on sustainability. With this latest investment of US$1.1 million, total investments in this plant, between this year and last, reach US$7 million.

In addition, the corporation, in its poultry operations, makes other investments aimed at strengthening the country’s food security, with projects such as a poultry farm in the central zone and a distribution center in the east of the country.

“With each investment, we reaffirm our commitment to provide high quality products and to support the economic and social development of El Salvador. This second phase of investments allows us to consolidate our leadership with brands that offer confidence from their origin, such as Pollo Indio. These improvements encourage us to continue offering our customers the best quality, flavor, and convenience,” added Miguel Ángel Pinto, CMI Meat Solutions Business Director in El Salvador.

This poultry plant, like other operations of the corporation, has solar panels that generate energy for self-consumption and a state-of-the-art water treatment plant. In addition, the company’s poultry and animal feed businesses implement innovative nutritional solutions that have contributed to the avoidance of greenhouse gases.

Source: Revista E&N