Jealsa Rianxeira close the purchase, in 2004, of Robinson Crusoe , the first Chilean producer of canned seafood . Thus, the group chaired by Jesus Alonso Fernández takes a step in the race initiated by the main Spanish companies in the sector to settle in Latin America.
After several months of negotiations, representatives of Jealsa - Rianxeira Chile culminated in the acquisition of Pesquera Transantartic , which is the division dedicated to Robinson Crusoe preserved . The amount of the transaction was not disclosed by either party
Robinson Crusoe is the first brand of canned Chile, with a market share of 54% . The presence of Chilean canned extends to other countries in the region , for around two thousand supermarkets across Latin America offer this brand. According to the CEO of Jealsa - Rianxeira , Jesus Manuel Alonso Escurís , canned Robinson Crusoe are high level , are considered delicacies.