Duroc Pork vs Iberian Pork: What Wholesale Buyers Should Know

When sourcing Spanish pork at scale, the question of duroc pork vs iberian pork comes up in nearly every buyer conversation. Both breeds are raised across Spain, both deliver outstanding eating quality, and both command premium prices on international markets. Yet they differ sharply in genetics, husbandry, marbling, flavour profile and — critically for wholesale … Read more

How to Choose a Frozen Pork Supplier in Europe: A Buyer’s Checklist

Choosing a frozen pork supplier in Europe is one of the most consequential decisions a wholesale buyer, distributor or food processor will make. The supplier you work with determines not just price per kilogram, but the consistency of your product, the reliability of your cold chain, the smoothness of customs clearance and, ultimately, the reputation … Read more

Hola Food renews its IFS and BRCGS quality certifications

IFS BRCGS certification renewal is now confirmed for Hola Food, following an unannounced audit that reflects our ongoing commitment to food safety. What This IFS BRCGS Certification Renewal Means The meat processing center, belonging to the Copese Food Group, obtains the A+ rating for BRCGS and the “Superior Level” rating for IFS Hola Food, a … Read more

Hola Food expands its international presence with two new certifications

Hola Food has obtained pork export authorization for Morocco, joining the select group of Spanish plants approved to trade with the country. Pork Export Authorization Morocco: What It Covers – Belonging to the Copese Food Group, it joins the group of Spanish slaughterhouses and cutting plants that can send their products to Morocco and the … Read more

Hola Food obtains ISO 50001 certification for energy efficiency

Hola Food has achieved ISO 50001 energy certification, an international standard recognising responsible and efficient energy use. How the ISO 50001 Energy Certification Was Achieved This accreditation allows the company to optimize its energy consumption, improve its efficiency and reduce operating costs. The Hola Food meat processing plant, part of the Copese Food Group, has … Read more

Hola Food receives aid as an energy-intensive consumer

Hola Food has been granted energy intensive consumer aid under Spain’s electro intensive consumer statute, a programme that directly reduces electricity costs for the company’s meat processing operations. Hola Food has received energy-intensive consumer aid from Spain’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism. Why Energy-Intensive Consumer Aid Matters HOLA FOOD SL, as an electro-intensive consumer, … Read more

Hola Food obtains IFS and BRC food quality certifications

Hola Food has obtained IFS BRC food safety certification, guaranteeing the safety and authenticity of its products. What the IFS BRC Food Safety Certification Covers The Hola Food meat processing center located in Villacastín (Segovia) has made improvements in its production processes to obtain these certificates that guarantee the safety and authenticity of its food … Read more

Hola Food receives authorization to export to China

Hola Food has obtained pork export authorization china, becoming one of the select Spanish meat processors approved to supply wholesale pork products to Chinese importers. After more than two years of work, Hola Food has secured pork export authorization for China. How the Pork Export Authorization for China Was Secured Belonging to the Copese Food … Read more

Hola Food, at the forefront of video surveillance systems

Hola Food has completed the installation of slaughterhouse video surveillance across its facility, in line with Spain’s animal welfare regulations. Slaughterhouse Video Surveillance Coverage Hola Food, part of the Grupo Alimentario Copese business group, began installing these devices in 2019 and completed the process in September 2021 by adding cameras to the rest of the … Read more