Rogelio M. Guadalquiver, who chaired Fruitas Holdings Inc. and listed subsidiary Balai ni Fruitas Inc., has passed away after a fruitful career spanning accounting, finance and corporate leadership.
Listed food and beverage operator Fruitas Holdings said it chose Naga City for the launch of CocoLab’s first standalone store, betting that honest and effective local leadership gives businesses greater confidence to invest.
The Quezon City government’s decision to confer the Manuel L. Quezon Gawad Parangal Award on Fruitas, the city’s highest recognition for organizations delivering meaningful community impact, highlights how Fruitas' growth remains both civic-minded and commercial.
Fruitas Holdings, led by food kiosk king Lester Yu, grew its consolidated net income by 11.5 percent to P33.3 million in the first quarter of 2025, lifted by stronger store performance and network expansion.
Food kiosk king Lester Yu’s Fruitas Holdings Inc. is taking over the two-decade-old Mang Bok’s roast chicken chain, marking the group’s entry into a new business segment.
Food kiosk and restaurant entrepreneur Lester Yu is positive on growth for the year after listed Fruitas Holdings saw a 56 percent spike in first quarter 2024.