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Reduce the uncertainty in taking your brand global

At AMI we build profitable, market sustainable food, beverage, nutrition and consumer brands worldwide.  We achieve that by expanding our customers’ international sales & distribution and increasing their global brand exposure. We offer a full range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs and goals of each company.

High Quality Services

Services for Food, Beverage & Nutrition Manufacturers

Wherever you are in your global journey, AMI provides a complete solution—strategy, execution, and compliance—so your team can focus on making great products while we build your sales abroad.

  • Global Market Entry Strategy: Identify the right countries, channels, and sequencing to win early and scale smart.
  • Partner Identification & Recruitment: We qualify, appoint, and manage distributors/retailers aligned to your goals.
  • Export Sales & Account Management: AMI operates as your outsourced international sales department with disciplined pipeline management and reporting.
  • Regulatory & Labeling Compliance: Navigate approvals, claims, and packaging for 40+ markets with less risk and rework.
  • Marketing & Brand Positioning Abroad: Adapt your U.S. brand story to local consumer needs and retailer expectations.
  • Trade Show Representation: Maximize visibility and meetings at international trade shows such as Gulfood, Anuga, SIAL, and others.
  • Pricing Architecture & Margin Strategy: Build sustainable distributor and retail margins while protecting brand equity.
  • Logistics Coordination & Documentation: Keep shipments moving and compliant from PO to delivery.

 

Services for International Distributors & Retailers

AMI helps international distributors and retail chains source proven U.S. brands your shoppers will love. We align product selection with your category strategy, negotiate supply partnerships, and support launch plans that drive velocity.

Sales Channels We Grow

AMI helps you reach buyers wherever they shop, source, or scroll. Our team has 20+ years of experience with multiple sales channels:

  • Retail: Grocery, mass, specialty, drug, discount channels.
  • Foodservice: National chains, coffee shops, healthcare, education, catering.
  • E-Commerce: T-Mall, Rakuten, Coupang, Amazon Global.

Industry and Category Expertise

You deserve a partner who understands your product inside and out. AMI has worked with a wide variety of different product categories. We take pride in ensuring we are category experts with each product we represent:

  • Coffee, Tea, Water, Energy Drinks & all RTD Beverages
  • Snack Foods
  • Pet Foods
  • Nutrition (Health & Energy Products)
  • Chocolate & Confectionary
  • Frozen Foods
  • Personal Care & Cleaning Products
  • Dietary Supplements & Vitamins (Nutraceuticals)
  • Health & Beauty Products

Global Database

AMI has relationships with key distributors, importers, manufacturers and retailers in over 130 export markets. Our databases consist of over 18,000+ pre-screened leading global companies, and is constantly expanding.

Experience and Wisdom

Since 2004, brands have trusted AMI to navigate international sales with confidence. Our team has:

  • Built regional footprints across the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Europe
  • Negotiated placement with international retailers, chains, importers, and distributors
  • Led new product adaptation and foreign-language packaging for local success
  • Scaled across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce in multiple CPG categories

Grow Your Brand Through Global E-Commerce

Tap into the world’s fastest-growing retail channels without the usual hurdles. AMI helps North American brands get listed and sell on leading international e-commerce platforms, the go-to shopping destinations for consumers everywhere. You don’t need to change your packaging or formulas, and most products avoid customs duties and complex import registrations. It’s a simple, cost-effective way to build a worldwide presence and capture new sales.