Founded in 1981, Medifast develops science-backed nutrition products and coach-guided lifestyle programs focused on metabolic health and weight management. The company began with a proprietary meal-replacement formula distributed through doctors and has since developed nutrition plans and product lines, including offerings designed for people using GLP-1 medications. Its integrated coaching model and scientific research are central to its approach.
Nestlé Health ScienceFounded in 2011, Nestlé Health Science is a Nestlé business focused on nutrition science and products for consumer health and medical nutrition. It supplies products in more than 140 countries and reports operating 18 factories worldwide. The company develops science-based nutrition for needs ranging from active lifestyles to specialized medical conditions.PITTSBURGH, PA
Diabetes4LivingFounded in 2018 by pharmaceutical and consumer-products executive Gary April, Diabetes4Living develops nutritional supplements for people with diabetes, beginning with its BetiVite daily multivitamin. The company’s formulas are science-based and designed around diabetic nutritional needs, with ingredients such as added sugar, sodium and artificial dyes removed. April brings more than 25 years of industry experience, including launching a branded over-the-counter diabetic-products division before creating Diabetes4Living.
HerbalifeHerbalife is a global health and wellness company that develops and manufactures nutrition products, sold through its network of Herbalife Independent Distributors. Founded in 1980, it reports operating five innovation and manufacturing facilities worldwide and describes its Winston-Salem site as an 800,000-square-foot production facility.HAGERSTOWN, MD
MediscaMedisca began in Montreal in 1989, founded by Antonio Dos Santos and Maria Zaccardo to advance personalized, accessible healthcare. Today, the global company is known for supporting pharmaceutical compounding professionals with specialized products and practical expertise, while its analytical-lab work and research help address gaps in medication access.PLATTSBURGH, NY