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Kona Coffee Federation Partners with BTI International to Expand Distribution into New Markets
KAILUA-KONA, HI--(Marketwired - Apr 24, 2023) - The Kona Coffee Federation, a leading coffee company based in Hawaii, has announced that it has retained the services of BTI International to expand its distribution into new markets. The import/export and sales company, led by Charles Brockett and John Ramonett Gonzales, will help the Kona Coffee Federation explore untapped markets in health food stores and European airports, train stations, and pharmacies.
Charles Brockett, President/CEO of BTI International, brings with him a wealth of experience in increasing revenue and profitability for companies in the banking and hospitality industries. During his time as National Sales Manager for Health Valley Natural Foods, he helped increase sales from $8 million to $120 million in just 15 years. Meanwhile, John Ramonett Gonzales has extensive business experience throughout Europe and has established many contacts in the region.
"The Kona Coffee Federation is excited to be working with BTI International to expand our distribution into new markets," said Gerald Haraguchi, Executive VP Marketing at Kona Coffee Federation. "Charles Brockett and John Ramonett Gonzales bring valuable contacts and experience to the table, and we are confident that their efforts will help us achieve distribution in several new markets."
The Kona Coffee Federation has offices in Kailua Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii, as well as in San Francisco, California. The company is known for its high-quality coffee, which is grown in the Kona district of Hawaii. With the help of BTI International, the Kona Coffee Federation hopes to bring its products to even more consumers around the world.
Hawaiian Kona Blend, Mauna Loa Sunrise Breakfast Blend and Blue Mountain Blend is a gourmet blend of Hawaiian Kona and other high mountain estate grown Arabica coffees. Rich, deep and very smooth, with a sparkle in the cup and memorable after taste, our medium roast Kona Blend is a coffee you can drink all day and enjoy every cup.
EXCLUSIVE MASTER BROKER WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR & NON EXCLUSIVE NATIONAL CHAIN BROKER AGREEMENT
On April 23, 2023, an email was sent regarding an agreement between two companies, Kona Coffee Federation and BTI International. The agreement appointed BTI International as a sales agent/broker for Kona Coffee Federation in Japan to promote and extend sales of the company's products to both existing and prospective customers. BTI International would be entitled to receive commissions upon all shipments in the territory, acting as a non-exclusive commissioned agent of the company within said territory, and an exclusive master broker in the establishment of national wholesalers. The agreement specified the responsibilities of both parties, and the term of the agreement was for five years, from April 23, 2023, to April 23, 2028. The agreement would be automatically renewed for a similar period or periods unless there was a breach of the agreement, in which case the agreement would be declared null and void.
For more information on the Kona Coffee Federation and its products, visit https://tinyurl.com/KonaCoffeeFederation. You can also follow the company on Twitter at https://twitter.com/KonaCoffeeCorp or call us and say Aloha at (808) 341-6981. Mahalo, remember while visiting Hawaii be sure to check out the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival featuring the Miss Kona Coffee Beauty Pageant (https://www.instagram.com/misskonacoffeeorg).
