Peter Guyer of Athena Marketing International Appointed to USDA Committee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SEATTLE, WA, August 29, 2007—Mr. Mike Johanns, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture, has appointed Peter Guyer, President of Athena Marketing International, as a member of the Advisory Committee on Emerging Markets.

The USDA Advisory Committee is mandated by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act as amended. It consists of representatives from a cross-section of the U.S. food industry who provide information and advice to help the USDA in developing strategies for providing technical assistance and enhancing foreign markets for U.S. food, beverage and agricultural products in developing market economies.

About Athena Marketing International:

AMI is a highly specialized marketing, business development and consulting firm serving the food, beverage and agricultural industries. Its mission is to build profitable, sustainable brands for its clients. AMI's clients co-source their international marketing and business development with AMI, reducing their costs, improving profitability and enhancing success. More information is available at www.athenaintl.com.