Mead Johnson Nutrition Co

Nestle Nutrition, a division of Nestle- among the world s largest food companies, uses its knowledge of nutrition and science to meet the needs of acute and chronically ill adults and children. The company s capabilities reside in providing optimal nutrition in a variety of tastes and palatable textures. Nestle Nutrition partners with clinicians to evaluate its products through clinical studies in a wide range of populations. Its products provide nutrient profiles achieved by research-based formulations, h raw materials and production methods. Products offered include Additions, Carnation Instant Breakfast, Crucial, Glytrol, Modulen IBD, Nestle Flavor Packets, Nestle Infant Formulas, Nutren, Nutriheal, Nutrihep, Replete and Ultapak. Nestle Nutrition is headquartered in Glendale, Calif.

Abbott Laboratories is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacturing, and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. Founded in 1888, the company employs more than 60,000 people, and markets its products in over 100 countries. The firm offers a wide range of specialized medicines, medical diagnostic instruments and tests, minimally invasive surgical devices, nutritional supplements for infants, children and adults, and products for veterinary care. It provides products for various diseases, such as hypertension and high blood pressure, infections, migraines, obesity, pain, secondary hyperparathyroidism, thyroid, urology and prostate, and arthritis. Miles D. White has been the chief executive officer of Abbott Laboratories for more than seven years. He has been with the pharmaceutical and biotechnology company for over 21 years. White earned a BS degree and MBA from Stanford University. The company is listed on the New York, Chicago, Pacific, London and Swiss stock exchanges. It is also traded on the Boston, Cincinnati and Philadelphia exchanges. Abbott Laboratories is headquartered in Abbott Park, Ill.