Exhibitors

MEVALCO:

Mevalco proudly supplies top UK chefs and restaurants with a diverse and aspirational range of high-quality products, from meats, seafood and sensational cheeses through to premium olive oils, vinegars, organic honey and much more…

A leading importer of Iberico acorn-fed meat and jamón, as well as wild prawns and chipirones (small squid), their extensive weekly deliveries feature fresh ex-dairy cow matured beef (which is packed with flavour), bluefin tuna and very special cheeses - they are exclusive partners to many artisan producers that use recipes handed down from generation to generation.

With over 800 active product lines from 110 suppliers, Mevalco is passionate in their search for fresh innovation and continually introduce new, exciting items based on feedback from their customers. From the finest roasted peppers to carabineros, a variety of octopus, award-winning Cantabric anchovies, thick Duroc pork ribs, and winter squid, Mevalco provides the ingredients that bring the authentic flavours of Spain to any menu.

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ULTRACOMIDA:

Ultracomida began in Aberystwyth in 2001, as a small deli with takeout options which then expanded to include a small cellar seating area. Their primary focus was on cheeses and meats from Spain. From day one, they have imported directly from the producer, with Gomeoliva being one of their very first suppliers.

In 2005 they opened the second Ultracomida in Narberth. The focus here was a larger, family-friendly, daytime only, shared seating restaurant area and they added wines to their range. 2010 saw the beginning of their entry into online sales with their website selling the full range of their Spanish produce across most of mainland UK, while their wholesale business from the Aberystwyth warehouse also began to grow.

In 2016 they opened Curado Bar in Cardiff, certified with the Restaurants from Spain quality seal. Based on the pinxto bars of northern Spain, this has much more of a city centre bar feel with the emphasis on the quality of the produce and the informal style of Spanish eating. Their latest venture is a tiny space next door to Curado Bar in Cardiff, called VERMUT, opened in March 2020.

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SOCIEDAD DE PROMOCION EXTERIOR PRINCIPADO DE ASTURIAS SA (ASTUREX):

Asturias is located in the northwest of the Iberian Peninsula right in the heart of Green Spain. It has more than one million inhabitants and it is one of the 17 Autonomous Communities that go to make up the Spanish state, forming part of the European Union and the Eurozone. It has an Atlantic climate, enjoying mild temperatures all the year round.

The agri-food industry is of paramount importance in the industrial activity of Asturias in light of the current characteristics of the sector. Tradition and innovation are two concepts that go hand in hand in a sector with great growth potential, with their cheeses, cider, tinned fish and seafood being just a few of their renowned delicacies.

As the Trade Promotion Agency of the Principality of Asturias, ASTUREX’ mission is to promote the exports of regional companies and facilitate their international expansion. It was established in 2005 from a joint commitment of all regional agents, public and private, involved in business and economy internationalization.

ASOCIACIÓN INTERPROFESIONAL DEL CERDO IBERICO (ASICI):

ASICI, the trade association of Iberian ham producers, is a non-profit inter-professional organisation of the food and agricultural industry (Organización Interprofesional Agroalimentaria, OIA), in which more than 95 percent of the organisations of production (livestock farmers) and more than 95 percent of the processors (industry) of Iberian pork are equally represented.

It was founded in 1992 and recognised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in 1999 as an inter-professional organisation for the Ibérico pig sector.