Galaco (Galarza Atlántico S.A.)

Consumer-Goods Distribution Across the Canary Islands

Galaco, the trade name of Galarza Atlántico S.A., is a Canary Islands company specializing in consumer-goods distribution. It is part of the Galarza Group, chaired and vice-chaired by Laura and Marisa Galarza. Its business combines commercial distribution through key sales channels with logistics services for Spanish and international brands.

What It Distributes

• Food: A portfolio of Spanish and international brands, with products positioned around healthy choices and nutritional benefits.
• Beverages: Wines from leading Spanish designations of origin, including Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Galician Albariño, as well as spirits.
• Nonfood: Leading brands across several nonfood categories.

Island Coverage

The company reports a presence on the five main islands of the Canary Islands: Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, and La Palma. It has branches and phone contacts on each island.

Sales Channels and Team

• Modern retail: Three key-account specialists and 10 point-of-sale representatives for national and regional chains.
• Traditional retail and impulse sales: A regional network of 22 presales representatives serving independent neighborhood grocery and convenience stores.
• Indirect channel: Four wholesale and cash-and-carry account specialists, with a focus on hospitality.
• Hospitality: Six product specialists for restaurants, supported by the same network of 22 presales representatives.

Programs for Hospitality Customers

Galaco works with bars, restaurants, and cafés through several dedicated programs:

• Vinum: A wine selection for food menus, with advice from a Wine Ambassador and specialists.
• Bartender: Cocktail-menu development, a spirits portfolio, and training from a Spirits Ambassador.
• Lactis: Dairy and kitchen products, with guidance and training for bars, restaurants, and cafés.

Certifications

• IFS Logistics: Quality and safety certification for logistics activities, assessing transparency, traceability, food protection, and assurance.
• ISO 9001: Quality management and continuous improvement.

Contact

Address: Calle Acusa, 6, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Email: galaco@grupogalarza.es.

• Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: +34 928 305 301 / +34 674 030 000
• Lanzarote: +34 928 815 958
• Fuerteventura: +34 928 850 340
• Tenerife: +34 922 507 001 / +34 674 018 000
• La Palma: +34 922 434 350