Sommelier Competition Kazakhstan 2025
Fantastic 2025th edition of the “National Sommelier Competition” that took place a few days ago in Almaty (Kazakhstan). Year after year, this event is growing, not only in quantity of participants and guests but also in quality and professionalism of all contestants and of the organization of the event. Congratulations to our colleagues from Montebianco […]
SIAL 2025
Interested in the best quality Manchego cheeses from Spain…? Stand number W2C086 at SIAL expo 2025 Shanghai from today, Monday 19th to Wednesday 21st.
Vivanco
Wonderful visit to Briones and private tasting with Mr. Rafael Vivanco, owner (fourth generation) and winemaker of the very famous Vivanco winery and wine Museum in Rioja. Really thankful for his time and accurate explanations about each of the wines produced under his also famous and unique winemaking style in Rioja with “Bordeaux” influence, […]
Bodegas Langa
Wonderful visit today to Bodegas Langa, famous winery located in Calatayud (Aragón). More than 150 years of history, run by Cesar Langa (5th generation). All their vineyards are grown organically, without the use of herbicides or pesticides, and focused on low-yield, high-quality production. The winery’s philosophy centers on preserving the identity of their wines […]
Next exhibition (Chengdu 2025)
Dear friends; we will be exhibiting at Chengdu Sugar and Wine Fair in China from March 21st to March 24th. Our booth will be located at: Stand nº C02, Area C, on the first floor of the Shangri-La Hotel. We sincerely welcome importers, distributors and/or general agents in China to visit us. HALACO will be […]
Interview “Navarra Capital”
La empresa de Estella que vende alimentos navarros al mayor restaurante español de Asia Desde 2013, la estellesa Halaco, nacida de una iniciativa liderada por el navarro Raúl Labat, exporta alimentos regionales y nacionales. Tras convertir Kazajistán en su principal mercado, puso el foco en Shanghái, donde ha abierto dos ‘showrooms’ y ha establecido un […]
Navarra
Last 2 days spent in Navarra where we could visit several business partners; 3 top wineries (Bodegas Otazu, Bodegas Quaderna Via, Bodegas Asensio), craft beer producer (Morlaco), local liquour producer (Pacharan Azanza), coffee producer (Cafes Plaza del Castillo), preserves producer (Pedro Luis), olive oil producer (La Casa del Aceite)… We have a big diversity of […]
Day in Rioja
Really intense day in Rioja visiting 3 very interesting wineries; Criadores de Rioja in Alberite, Carlos Serres in Haro and Bodegas Vivanco in Briones where we could meet Santi Vivanco (owner of the winery and one of the most influent people in Rioja region) who accompanied us to visit their incredible wine museum, a must […]
October 12th – Spanish National Day
October 12th is our “Spanish National Day” (Hispanidad). During the last 3 years (2022, 2023 and 2024) we have been supporting our local partner in the country (Montebianco Group) who takes care of the catering and organization of the main celebration event that takes place every year in Astana, promoted by the Spanish Embassy in […]
Open Days ICEX (Beijing + Shenzhen) Sept 2024
23 de septiembre de 2024 Thank you very much ICEX, Commercial Office of Spain in Beijing, for this excellent organization of today’s “Open Days” in the city where HALACO participated representing 2 famous producers from Spain; Vega Sotuelamos (Manchego cheese) and Garcia de la Cruz” (olive oil). Really interesting and productive day! Next stop, “Open […]
