The historic Chilean company Conservas Centauro, controlled by the Consigliere and Bozzo families, was declared bankrupt after accumulating debts of $2,343 million, led by Banco Consorcio with $994 million.
The judicial decision followed a forced liquidation lawsuit filed in November 2025 by Termodinámica Ingeniería y Servicios Industriales Limitada, to which the company owed more than $251 million.
Despite the situation, the Valparaíso-based company seeks to avoid closure and is considering a reorganization process, while simultaneously planning to expand its markets, especially in Asia. According to Mario Consigliere, the company’s representative, strong competition from China has had a devastating effect on the canning sector in Chile and has been one of the main factors in its crisis.
Founded in 1908 by Luis Bozzolo Ferrando in Quillota as a bulk tomato paste business, the company expanded internationally, even building a plant in Callao, Peru. Its portfolio includes canned goods and tomato pastes, ready-made meals, canned fruits and vegetables, as well as larger volume formats for local shops and restaurants.
Consigliere stated that the 110 workers were informed of the situation, but the company insists on maintaining operations and seeking alternatives to remain active in the market.
