Thomas D. Aarts

Biopharma Scientific, Inc. develops and manufactures pharmaceuticals. It provides new frontier of nutrition through nanotechnology delivery systems, innovations in bio-active extraction processes and advanced formulation methodologies. The company was founded by John H. Maher and Bruce L. Howe in 2004 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA

GNC Corp. retails natural and specialty foods. Its nutritional-supplements retail chain devoted solely to items such as vitamins and dietary products. The company also has stores within Rite Aid drugstores and makes Rite Aid private-label products. It was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Rexall Sundown, Inc. manufactures vitamin and nutritional supplement products. It markets and sells vitamins, herbals, nutritional supplements and consumer health products. The firm’s brands include Sundown, Osteo-Bi-Flex, CarbSolutions, Pokémon Vitamins, Richardson Labs, MET-Rx and Worldwide Sport Nutrition. The company was founded by Carl DeSantis in 1976 and is headquartered in Bohemia, NY.

Nestle Holdings, Inc. manufactures and sells food and beverages. It offers soluble coffee, chocolate-based drinks, dairy products, infant nutrition products, healthcare nutrition products, ice creams, frozen and chilled food, culinary aids, and chocolate and confectionary products, as well as pet care products. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Bayer Corp. manufactures and markets pharmaceutical, healthcare, nutrition and materials products. The firm offers consumer care, diagnostics, diabetes and animal health products. It also provides material science products, which include coating, adhesive and sealant raw materials polycarbonates polyurethanes and thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers. The company was founded in 1973 and is based in Whippany, NJ.

Cargill, Inc. engages in the provision of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. It specializes in food service, agriculture, meat and poultry, transportation, pharmaceutical ingredients, and beauty products. The company was founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Vitamin Angel Alliance, Inc. provides nutrition development and vitamin supplementation programs. It initiates and promotes support health and food nutrition programs that alleviate micronutrient deficiency. The firm?s focus areas encompass vitamin distribution and supplementation services. The company was founded by Howard B. Schiffer in 1994 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

Nutrition Business Advisors LLC engages in the provision of consulting activities. It specializes in strategic partnerships and business and financial services. The company was founded on October 20, 2003 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Health Business Partners LLC provides investment banking and financial advisory services. The private company is based in Warwick, RI. The company was founded by Patrick Rea.