Athena Marketing International Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

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. Recently with the firm Pellegrini & Associates, he has also served as General Manager of the Food Services Division for Nalley’s Fine Foods, V.P. of Sales and Marketing for Pacific Seasonings, and V.P. of the Food Service Division for Seattle’s Best Coffee.

“AMI is very pleased to have someone of Mr. Pellegrini’s caliber and experience join our growing firm,” says company president Peter Guyer. “Dave’s wealth of experience in the food and beverage industry as well as his passion for developing the potential of people, value added products, and services will help AMI’s clients to grow profitably in the future.”

Athena Marketing International LLC provides international marketing and business development services to the food & beverage industry. Its objective is to help emerging U.S. food and beverage manufacturers develop their products into major global brands. In addition, AMI serves as an advisor to its clients’ senior management, offering advice on foreign joint ventures and alliances, strategic planning, media and promotion, distribution, and foreign packaging.

About AMI

Athena Marketing International LLC is a specialized sales, marketing, and consulting firm providing international representation and business development services to the food and beverage industry. AMI offers food and beverage companies solutions to expand their global business, reducing expenses while at the same time increasing sales and profits. Its objective is to help both emerging and established U.S. food and beverage manufacturers develop into major global brands. AMI also offers its clients advice on foreign joint ventures and alliances, strategic planning, media and promotion, distribution, and foreign packaging.

For more information, please visit AMI’s website: https://athenaintl.com.

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