Press Release

Gate Gourmet Launches New Web Site

Reston, Va, February 1, 2007 - Gate Gourmet, the world’s largest independent airline catering and logistics company, today announced that it has launched a new web site, www.gategourmet.com.

The company's Internet presence has been completely reorganized, rewritten and refreshed. "The new gategourmet.com is logically organized so visitors can easily explore information about the company's culinary expertise; global presence; and powerful supply chain logistics management capabilities," said Chairman and CEO David Siegel.

Case studies are available throughout to illustrate how Gate Gourmet applies its inspired, innovative and affordable solutions to bring customers’ brand values to life. The new site also features profiles of more than two dozen executive level and menu development chefs worldwide detailing their professional training and expertise in ethnic and cultural cuisines, as well as dietary and religious customs.

"Our aim is to provide an informative, easy-to-navigate site for customers, vendors and others interested in our business," said Siegel. "At the new site, visitors are able to quickly and easily find information about Gate Gourmet's products, services and locations and where to go for more information."

The site was developed in consultation with The Incredible Pear, an Alexandria, VA-based firm specializing in creative and tactical technology services in a variety of media.

Founded in 1992, Gate Gourmet is the world's largest independent airline catering, hospitality and logistics company with dual headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, and Reston, VA, USA. The company has substantially expanded its products and services recently through acquisitions and strategic investments. The portfolio now includes cabin service ware (deSter); comfort/entertainment items (Harmony); packaged food components assembled in central production units (Supplair); design and delivery of brand-linked customer environments (Performa); service staff recruitment and training and crew leasing (Elan); aviation services such as cabin cleaning, aircraft washing and deicing and passenger services (Fernley/IAS); catering security (Gate Safe); business applications (eGate Solutions); and supply chain optimization (partnership with Pourshins).