For its solid productive and economic performance, the Holguin Fishing Company (Holpes) received the Centennial Collective commemorative plaque. An award presented at a ceremony attended by Alberto López Díaz, Minister of the Food Industry.
The distinction, awarded only once as part of the centennial celebrations of the birth of the historical leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz. It was conferred this Wednesday at the company’s headquarters during the celebrations for Fishermen’s Day.
Oliday Frías Vega, provincial secretary of the fisheries workers’ union. Congratulated the collective for its comprehensive contributions. Highlighting the high volumes of catches from open-shore fishing platforms and aquaculture. And the fulfillment of strategic export targets such as tench and elvers.
Holpes is making progress in implementing investments aimed at repairing ponds to boost productivity. Ensuring protective equipment for safe work practices. Keeping its union commitments up to date, the union representative stated.
Twenty-five years after its founding, the company maintains its core principles by consolidating capabilities. Diversifying its product offerings, and expanding exports. With elvers as its main product, reported Sergio Castañón López, the company’s general manager.
Moreover the success achieved is based on the work of the employees. Also whose efforts and innovative capacity contribute to restoring profitability. Strengthening the state-owned enterprise, in order to provide better services to the population. To contribute to the country’s economic development, he emphasized.
Also present at the event were Jorge Luis Fajardo Casas, general secretary of the National Union of Food Industry and Fishing Workers. Joel Queipo Ruiz, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and first secretary in the province. Manuel Francisco Hernández Aguilera, Governor of Holguin. Along with other directors and representatives of the sector.
Dedicated to the breeding, harvesting, industrial processing, and marketing of freshwater and shelf species. Holpes is venturing into the cultivation of colossomas, carp, amuras, and cyprinids. Including the white and spotted tench.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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