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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 12/15/2021 Athena Marketing International (AMI) Partners with TruLife Distribution to Deliver Consumer Goods to North America and the World The Marketing and Distribution Agencies Have Joined Forces to Help Brands Reach Consumers both in the U.S. and Around the Globe SEATTLE, WA; 12/15/2021: TruLife Distribution and Athena Marketing International (AMI) are pleasedMore Information

Peter Guyer, President of AMI, was a keynote speaker at an international business conference at the University of Southern California on July 14, 2017. He spoke on the topic of “Leadership Transformation and Entrepreneurship.” Peter graduated in 1992 with an MBA from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business (https://www.marshall.usc.edu/).

AMI has been recognized as the winner of thefifth annual King County Executive’s Small Business Awards. AMI was awarded for achievements and accomplishments as a small business in King County. Economies grow through trade, by exporting their products and services globally. This brings in income which allows wages to rise and the tax base for criticalMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YUBA CITY, CA & SEATTLE, WA – June 22, 2009 Athena Marketing International (AMI), a leading export marketing, business development and consulting firm serving the food, beverage, and agricultural industries, has been hired by Taylor Brothers Farms to market and sell its products in Asia and the Middle East. Taylor Brothers FarmsMore Information

AMI was recently profiled in Northwest Gold Coast: Located on the sixth floor of the venerable Fourth Avenue Building in Seattle’s historic business district is a high energy, contemporary office that is home to a local small business that helps other area small businesses succeed in international markets. Athena Marketing International (AMI) is a tenMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trifecta Foods, LLC Hires AMI to Expand International Distribution of Sunkist Blends PACOIMA, CA (October 15, 2012) — In the snack nut category, Sunkist has returned with nine new products launching two lines, Sunkist Signature Series nuts and Sunkist Blends dried fruit and nut mixes. As a brand America loves and trusts,More Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Trifecta Foods, LLC Hires AMI to Expand International Distribution of Sunkist Blends PACOIMA, CA (October 15, 2012) — In the snack nut category, Sunkist has returned with nine new products launching two lines, Sunkist Signature Series nuts and Sunkist Blends dried fruit and nut mixes. As a brand America loves and trusts,More Information

Seattle-based export marketing and consulting firm establishes Shanghai office to seize growth opportunities in the fast-moving consumer goods market throughout China SEATTLE (July 9, 2012) — Athena Marketing International (AMI), a Seattle-based export marketing and consulting firm specializing in global market entry and international business development of U.S.-based food and beverage brands, has signed aMore Information

Seattle-based export marketing and consulting firm establishes Shanghai office to seize growth opportunities in the fast-moving consumer goods market throughout China SEATTLE (July 9, 2012) — Athena Marketing International (AMI), a Seattle-based export marketing and consulting firm specializing in global market entry and international business development of U.S.-based food and beverage brands, has signed aMore Information

Seattle-based consulting firm establishes significant distribution agreement between a U.S. beverage manufacturer and Hiang Kie in China SEATTLE (February 9, 2012) — Athena Marketing International (AMI), Seattle-based consulting firm specializing in global market entry and international business development, was instrumental in establishing a multi-million dollar distribution agreement between a U.S. beverage manufacturer and Hiang KieMore Information

Seattle-based consulting firm establishes significant distribution agreement between a U.S. beverage manufacturer and Hiang Kie in China SEATTLE (February 9, 2012) — Athena Marketing International (AMI), Seattle-based consulting firm specializing in global market entry and international business development, was instrumental in establishing a multi-million dollar distribution agreement between a U.S. beverage manufacturer and Hiang KieMore Information

Bamboo Bottle Company, maker of the original reusable bamboo bottle, has added Athena Marketing International (AMI) to develop the company's international business. “We are very excited to partner with Athena Marketing International for our international business development of the Bamboo Flip Top and Original reusable bottles,” says Patrick Carland Senior Vice President of Bamboo BottleMore Information

Bamboo Bottle Company, maker of the original reusable bamboo bottle, has added Athena Marketing International (AMI) to develop the company's international business. “We are very excited to partner with Athena Marketing International for our international business development of the Bamboo Flip Top and Original reusable bottles,” says Patrick Carland Senior Vice President of Bamboo BottleMore Information

Peter Guyer has been selected to give a keynote speech entitled: “Exporting U.S. Products and Entering New Foreign Markets,” at the NASBITE International Conference, April 3-5, 2011 in Charleston, S.C. NASBITE International (National Association of Small Business International Trade Educators) is a professional organization for the global business community. Members include global business educators andMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEATTLE (September 8, 2010) – Athena Marketing International (AMI), a leading export marketing, business development and consulting firm serving the food, beverage, and agricultural industries, has hired George Synan to build its client’s distribution and brands in Japan and throughout Asia. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to work withMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEATTLE (September 8, 2010) — Athena Marketing International (AMI), a leading export marketing, business development and consulting firm serving the food, beverage, and agricultural industries, has hired George Synan to build its client’s distribution and brands in Japan and throughout Asia. “We are very excited to have the opportunity to work withMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Event details: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Columbia Room, Columbia Tower Club 701 5th Avenue, Seattle SEATTLE (February 23, 2010) – On March 16, 2010, Governor Christine Gregoire will recognize the winners of the 2010 Governor’s Trader and Emerging Trader of the Year Awards and discuss the importance of Washington’s internationalMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Event details: 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2010, Columbia Room, Columbia Tower Club 701 5th Avenue, Seattle SEATTLE (February 23, 2010) — On March 16, 2010, Governor Christine Gregoire will recognize the winners of the 2010 Governor’s Trader and Emerging Trader of the Year Awards and discuss the importance of Washington’s internationalMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEATTLE (October 29, 2009) — Athena Marketing International (AMI), a leading export marketing and consulting firm serving the food, beverage, and agricultural industries, has added a comprehensive set of foreign language printing tools. These printing services will further strengthen AMI’s value added offering in international marketing and business development. Peter Guyer, AMIMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEATTLE (October 29, 2009) – Athena Marketing International (AMI), a leading export marketing and consulting firm serving the food, beverage, and agricultural industries, has added a comprehensive set of foreign language printing tools. These printing services will further strengthen AMI’s value added offering in international marketing and business development. Peter Guyer, AMIMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YUBA CITY, CA & SEATTLE, WA – June 22, 2009 Athena Marketing International (AMI), a leading export marketing, business development and consulting firm serving the food, beverage, and agricultural industries, has been hired by Taylor Brothers Farms to market and sell its products in Asia and the Middle East. Taylor Brothers FarmsMore Information

Alex Lindsay participated in the Food Export USA sponsored “Bakery Ingredients & Processed Fruits” Trade Mission to Taiwan. Alex gave a presentation on Decas Cranberry Products to major baking industry principles and met with key distributors and importers on the island.

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 consistsMore Information

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 consistsMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEATTLE, WA, September 28, 2006—Bryant Christie, Inc. (BCI) and Athena Marketing International (AMI) have announced the establishment of a strategic alliance to help U.S. branded food and beverage companies increase their international sales and marketing presence. Athena Marketing International will assist Bryant Christie’s agricultural and food clients in developing their brands inMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEATTLE, WA, September 28, 2006—Bryant Christie, Inc. (BCI) and Athena Marketing International (AMI) have announced the establishment of a strategic alliance to help U.S. branded food and beverage companies increase their international sales and marketing presence. Athena Marketing International will assist Bryant Christie’s agricultural and food clients in developing their brands inMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Seattle, WA—June 6, 2006—Seattle-based Athena Marketing International LLC has named Dave Pellegrini as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Pellegrini will be in charge of strategic planning, business development, operations, and client management. Mr. Pellegrini brings to AMI over 30 years of senior management experience in the food and beverage industry. RecentlyMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Seattle, WA—June 6, 2006—Seattle-based Athena Marketing International LLC has named Dave Pellegrini as its new Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Pellegrini will be in charge of strategic planning, business development, operations, and client management. Mr. Pellegrini brings to AMI over 30 years of senior management experience in the food and beverage industry. RecentlyMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Seattle, WA—June 30, 2005—Athena Marketing International LLC (AMI), a Seattle-based global marketing and business development firm specializing in the food and beverage industry, announced the addition of a new client to its growing client base. AMI will represent Oral Fixation Mints exclusively, providing both companies with export management services and marketing theirMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Seattle, WA—June 30, 2005—Athena Marketing International LLC (AMI), a Seattle-based global marketing and business development firm specializing in the food and beverage industry, announced the addition of a new client to its growing client base. AMI will represent Oral Fixation Mints exclusively, providing both companies with export management services and marketing theirMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Seattle, WA—February 7, 2005—If you think global marketing is a luxury only large companies enjoy, you may want to think again. Peter Guyer, a marketing and food & beverage specialist with 20 years of international marketing experience, has recently launched a new company, Athena Marketing International LLC (AMI). AMI provides emerging foodMore Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Seattle, WA—February 7, 2005—If you think global marketing is a luxury only large companies enjoy, you may want to think again. Peter Guyer, a marketing and food & beverage specialist with 20 years of international marketing experience, has recently launched a new company, Athena Marketing International LLC (AMI). AMI provides emerging foodMore Information