With global 2008 sales of approximately &euro 2.8 billion, Bayer Consumer Care is among the largest over-the-counter (OTC) health care products companies in the world today. Bayer's impressive brand portfolio along with good brand strategies and operational excellence has made them a top competitor in virtually every category in which they compete - from Analgesics and Nutritionals to Cough and Cold, Gastrointestinals and Dermatologicals.

This leadership ranges from leading global brands including Rennie®, One-A-Day® and Canesten® to trusted local favorites such as Citracal® and Theraflex®.

 

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG) is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with a full range of products for professional horticulture as well. The Company operates primarily in North America, along with businesses in Europe, Asia Pacific and other parts of the world, and employ more than 6,000 associates. The Company was founded in 1868 in Marysville, Ohio.

In the U.S., the Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup® brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts. The Company also owns Smith & Hawken®, a leading brand in the outdoor living category in the U.S. Outside of North America, the Company has various popular brands, including Miracle-Gro®, Evergreen®, KB®, Fertiligene®, Celaflor® and Substral®.

 

Dr Pepper Snapple Group (NYSE: DPS) is one of the largest beverage companies in the Americas. They manufacture, market and distribute more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks, juices, ready to drink teas, mixers and other premium beverages across the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

Their diverse portfolio includes Dr Pepper, Snapple, 7UP, Mott's, A&W, Sunkist Soda, Canada Dry, Hawaiian Punch, Schweppes, Peñafiel, Squirt, Clamato, Mr & Mrs T Mixers, Rose's, Yoo-hoo and other consumer favorites.

 

General Mills is the world's sixth-largest food company. They market in more than 100 countries and hold the No. 1 or No. 2 position in virtually every category in which they compete.

On average, U.S. shoppers place at least one General Mills product into their shopping cart each time they visit the grocery store.

They market global brands such as Green Giant vegetables, Old El Paso Mexican food and Häagen-Dazs ice cream. Our U.S. portfolio includes Yoplait yogurt, Cheerios, Wheaties and other Big G cereals. They also market strong local brands, such as Diablitos meat spread in Venezuela, Latina pasta in Australia and La Salteña dough in Argentina.

 

The Dannon Company, Inc., sells and produces six million cups of yogurt a day in almost 100 flavors, styles and sizes. The top-selling brand of yogurt worldwide, Dannon® is sold under the names Dannon and Danone. The Dannon Company, Inc., prides itself on consistently delivering high-quality, wholesome products and responding to consumer needs with nutritious, innovative new products and flavors.

 

Del Monte Foods is one of the country's largest and most well-known producers, distributors and marketers of premium quality, branded food and pet products for the U.S. retail market, generating approximately $3.6 billion in net sales in fiscal 2009.

With a powerful portfolio of brands including Del Monte®, S&W®, Contadina®, College Inn®, Meow Mix®, Kibbles 'n Bits®, 9Lives®, Milk-Bone®, Pup-Peroni®, Meaty Bone®, Snausages® and Pounce®, Del Monte products are found in eight out of ten U.S. households.

The Company also produces, distributes and markets private label food and pet products.

 

Hasbro, Inc. is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time products and services with a rich portfolio of brands and entertainment properties that provides some of the highest quality and most recognizable play and recreational experiences in the world. As a brand-driven, consumer-focused global company, Hasbro brings to market a range of toys, games and licensed products, from traditional to high-tech and digital, under such powerful brand names as TRANSFORMERS, PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, CRANIUM and WIZARDS OF THE COAST.

See how they inspire play through their brands including: MONOPOLY, TRANSFORMERS, GI JOE, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE PONY, PLAYSKOOL, MAGIC THE GATHERING, MR. POTATO HEAD, TONKA, NERF, BABY ALIVE, FURREAL FRIENDS, EZ BAKE OVEN, PLAY DOH, I-DOG and the games TRIVIAL PURSUIT, CANDY LAND, LIFE and CLUE.

 

Kimberly-Clark is leading the world in essentials for a better life. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with nearly 53,000 employees worldwide and operations in 37 countries, Kimberly-Clark posted sales of $19.4 billion in 2008. Kimberly-Clark's global brands are sold in more than 150 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people trust Kimberly-Clark products and the solutions they provide to make their lives better. With well-known family care and personal care brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Andrex, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, Poise and Depend, they hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position globally in more than 80 countries.

 

The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is the largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups in the world. Finished beverage products bearing their trademarks, sold in the United States since 1886, are now sold in more than 200 countries. Along with Coca-Cola, which is recognized as the world's most valuable brand, they market four of the world's top five nonalcoholic sparkling brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite.
The company owns or licenses nearly 500 brands, including diet and light beverages, waters, enhanced waters, juices and juice drinks, teas, coffees, and energy and sports drinks.

 

The H.J. Heinz Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is the most global of all U.S.-based food companies. Famous for their iconic brands on five continents, Heinz provides delicious, nutritious and convenient foods for families in 200 countries around the world. In more than 50 of those countries, they enjoy the number-one or number-two market position.

Throughout the world, Heinz is synonymous with ketchup. They sell 650 million bottles of Heinz ketchup every year and approximately two single-serve packets of ketchup for every man, woman and child on the planet. For millions of families the world over, "if it isn't Heinz, it isn't ketchup."

Beyond ketchup, Heinz also markets an ever-expanding selection of other great tasting foods. Their core products include ketchup, sauces, meals, snacks, and infant/nutrition.

 

Mead Johnson Nutrition is a global leader in pediatric nutrition with more than 70 products in over 50 countries. Their Enfa family of brands, including Enfamil® infant formula, is the world's leading brand franchise in pediatric nutrition. Their mission is to create nutritional brands and products trusted to give infants and children the best start in life.

 

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare (formerly Wyeth Consumer Healthcare) is a world leader in the research and development of innovative, high-quality health care products. Their product portfolio spans the range of top-selling pharmaceutical and biotechnology products, consumer health care products, and animal health care products.

 

Each day, millions count on one or more of Schering-Plough's industry-leading brands that help prevent or treat various common conditions. These include household names such as CLARITIN for allergies, COPPERTONE for sun care, DR. SCHOLL'S for foot care, and many more.

 

For over twenty years, ACUVUE® Brand has been dedicated to bringing the benefits of vision care to people around the globe.

Ever since ACUVUE® transformed vision correction in 1988 with the world's first soft disposable contact lenses, they've passionately pursued new technologies and the highest quality standards. And they're proud that ACUVUE® lenses are worn by more people than any other brand.

As part of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., they're committed to making the best vision care affordable.