Zeneca is a British multinational pharmaceutical company focused on therapeutic oncology and cardiovascular products. Zeneca was established in June 1993 through a demerger of the pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals businesses of Imperial Chemical Industries. In 1999 Zeneca and Astra AB, a Sweden-based pharmaceutical company, merged to form AstraZeneca plc.

Syngenta AG is a global company that produces agrochemicals and seeds and is based in Basel, Switzerland. As a biotechnology company, it conducts genomic research. It was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. As of 2014 Syngenta is the world’s largest crop chemical producer As of 2009 it ranked third in seeds and biotechnology sales. Sales in 2015 were approximately US$13.4 billion, over half of which were in emerging markets. It is owned by ChemChina, a Chinese state-owned enterprise.

Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. manufactured pharmaceutical products. It used to make prescription drugs, OTC treatments and animal health products. The firm's prescription drugs included treatments for allergies, hypertension and stroke; it also has drugs in clinical trials. It was founded in 1915 and was located in Tokyo, Japan.

Südzucker AG engages in the production and distribution of sugar and related products. It operates through the following segments: Sugar, Special Products, CropEnergies, Starch, and Fruit. The Sugar segment offers production and refinement of sugar, as well as includes the agriculture, animal feed, and beet cultivation divisions. The Special Products segment is composed of specialty ingredients for food, feed, pharmaceuticals, and non-food applications as well as deep-frozen, chilled, starch, and special starch products. The CropEnergies segment produces bioethanol for the fuel sector, protein-based food and animal feed, as well as liquid carbon dioxide. The Starch segment supplies starch and renewable ethanol for food and non-food sectors. The Fruit segment is involved in fruit preparation and supplies products such as fruit juice concentrates for the beverage, dairy, pastry, and ice cream industry. The company was founded on April 26, 1926 and is headquartered in Mannheim, Germany.

Samaritan Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as an entrepreneurial biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on commercializing innovative therapeutic products to relieve patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, HIV, and Hepatitis C as well as commercializing its acquired marketing and sales rights, to sell marketed revenue-generating products, in Greece, and/or various Eastern European countries. The company was founded by Welter Holden on September 5, 1994 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

UAB Research Foundation (doing business as UABRF), a subsidiary of The University of Alabama System, is a company headquartered in Birmingham, AL. The firm engages in identify, assess, and market commercially viable technology developed at The University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Teijin Ltd. engages in the management of its group companies that are involved in the environment and energy, safety and protection, information and electronics, transportation, and healthcare businesses. It operates through the following segments: Materials, Healthcare, and Others. The Materials segment handles the manufacture and sale of polyester, aramid, and carbon fiber products as well as plastic and resin products from polycarbonate resin and polyester film. The Healthcare segment deals with the manufacture and sale of pharmaceuticals and home medical equipment. It also provides home healthcare services. The Others segment offers information technology services. The company was founded by Seita Kumura, Itsuzo Hata, and Naokichi Kaneko on June 17, 1918 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

Institut National de la Sant? et de la Recherche M?dicale provides medical services. The firm specializes in biomedical research and public health research. The company is headquartered in Paris, Cedex, France.

Kao Corp. engages in the manufacture and sale of consumer and chemical products. It operates through the following segments: Consumer Products, Chemical, and Others. The Consumer Products segment includes Cosmetics, Skin Care and Hair Care, Human Health Care, Fabric and Home Care Businesses. The Cosmetics business offers make-up products such as RMK, SUQQU, Primavista, COFFRET DOR, KATE, SENSAI, and Molton Brown. The Skin Care and Hair Care business delivers skin care products such as facial cleansers, body cleansers, sunscreens, and body lotions. It also includes hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, and hair colors. The Human Health Care business provides sanitary products such as Laurier sanitary napkins, Merries baby diapers, Relief adult diapers, Healthya functional beverage, Clear Clean, and Deep Clean toothpastes. The Fabric and Home Care business includes Attack and Newbeads laundry detergent, Humming and Flair Fragrance fabric softener, CuCute dishwashing detergent, and Magiclean household cleaners. The Chemical segment offers oleochemicals made from natural fat and oil, performance chemicals such as surfactants, and specialty chemicals such as toners and toner binders. The Others segment handles expansion and maintenance of logistics facilities and information technology (IT)-related investments. The company was founded by Tomiro Nagase on June 19, 1887 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Estabished in1950, Snow Brand Milk Products Co. Ltd. is a Japanese dairy company that manufactures cheese, butter, milk and other dairy products. They also manufacture fruit juices and frozen desserts and offers home milk delivery service. Snow Brand has several offices and factories around Japan.

Asubio Pharma Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd., is a company headquartered in Japan that provides biomedical research and development services.

Pharmacia Corp. developed, manufactured and marketed pharmaceutical products. Prescription pharmaceuticals included general therapeutics, ophthalmology and hospital products including oncology and diversified therapeutics. It also operated in consumer health care, animal health, diagnostics and contract manufacturing and bulk pharmaceutical chemicals. The customers of the group were pharmacies, hospitals, chain warehouses, governments, physicians, wholesalers and other distributors. It was headquartered in Peapack, NJ.

Oriental Zhongke Life Science Co., Ltd., established on 2011-01-19, The business scope includes the wholesale of prepackaged food,retail;Healthy food(Capsules,Granules,tablet,powder,oral liquid)Production,Sales;medicine,Healthy food,disinfection products,cosmetic,Research and development of prepackaged food;Research and development of medical biotechnology;Research and development of deep processing technology for agricultural and sideline products;Biological fermentation technology,Cordyceps sinensis mycelium fermentation technology,Research and Development of Fermentation Technology of Wild Mushrooms;Deep processing of agricultural and sideline products;Primary agricultural by-products,Wholesale and retail of deep-processed agricultural and sideline products;Cordyceps cultivation,primary agricultural products(Contains Cordyceps)Sales;drinks(solid drink,Fruit and vegetable juices and their beverages,protein drink,Flavored Drinks,Tea(kind)drinks,coffee(kind)drinks,plant drink,other drinks)Production,Sales;Fat,Oils and emulsified fat products(vegetable oil,animal fat)Production,Sales;Edible Fungi and Algae(Other processed edible fungi and algae),soy products(fermented soy products),candy,compound seasoning,food for special dietary use(Formula food for special medical purpose),Blended wine,tea products(including flavored teas and tea substitutes)Production,Sales;Industrial investment(Except for projects that are prohibited by laws and regulations and that should be approved but not approved).(Items subject to approval by law,Business activities can only be carried out after approval by relevant departments.)

Suntory Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in the production and distribution of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, health, beauty, and processed food products. Its services include formulation and promotion of group wide management strategies and corporate functions; sale of alcoholic beverages such as whiskey, beer, and wine; soft drinks; and other beverages such as tea and canned coffee. The company was founded by Shinjiro Torii in 1899 and is headquartered in Osaka, Japan.

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