Falls Jesus Alonso, founder of the Jelsa Conservation Group (Rianxira)

Founder of Canning Group Jalsa (Rianxeira and Escurís) and former mayor of Boiro (A Coruña), Jess Alonso Fernández died this Friday afternoon at the age of 92.

It started in 1954 with the textile company Jealfer – its abbreviation Jesus Alonso Fernandez, which is currently run by his daughter Puri Alonso. Later, in 1958, he founded Jealsa with headquarters in Boiro, dedicated to the manufacturing and marketing of canned fish and shellfish. Since 2015, this is his son, Jess Alonso. darkwho runs the company.

Riyanxira and Ascuris

The Public Limited Company behind well-known brands like Jealsa Riyanxira and Ascuris, among others. In recent years, the group has expanded its business across the US and diversified its activities to include 23 companies grouped in the food, fishing and service sectors. energy and circular economy.

The businessman also devoted himself to politics, because, by joining hands with him people’s partyHe was mayor of his hometown for two terms between 1995 and 2003.

City Council Fog Three days of state mourning has been announced on the death of the historical businessman. Thus, municipal public buildings would fly at half-staff “as a sign of respect and mourning”.

The president of Xunta, Alfonso Rueda has condoled his death through his account TwitterIn which he defines him as “one of the great entrepreneurs of Galicia”, as well as “a passionate Boeriens from his native city”, recalling his time as an alderman.