As the health-care reform efforts gather steam, with even some Republicans, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger urging passage of the reform bill and saying that he supports President Obama in this regard, other reforms, besides the improvement of the health insurance system appear to be badly needed as well.
Even though the United States now spends $2.4 trillion a year on medical care – which is much more per capita than comparable countries – we rank near the bottom in rankings on premature deaths caused by illnesses such as diabetes, epilepsy, stroke, …

Top Global Food and BeverageCompanies:Strategies for Success report ( http://www.bharatbook.com/Market-Research-Reports/Top-Global-Food-and-Beverage-Companies-Strategies-for-Success.html ) showcases the strategies that have underpinned the success of these companies and their brands, along with the highly complex challenges they face for the future. In addition to eight in-depth brand profiles, the report discusses the commonalities and distinguishing features of global brand strategies, from product development and innovation, through to marketing communications and distribution. The eight companies are:
Anheuser-Busch (InBev)
Coca-Cola
Danone
Heinz
Kellogg
Kraft Foods
Nestlé
Wrigley (Mars)
Global branding in the food and beverage consumer packaged goods industry has never been more challenging. Manufacturers are …

PHOENIX—Virgo Publishing announced the 13th annual SupplySide West, Nov. 11 to 13 at The Venetian & Sands in Las Vegas, will include more than 1,100 booths in the exhibit hall and nearly 90 hours of educational opportunities.
“With 1,100 booths and thousands of global supplement, food and beverage, and cosmeceutical companies attending, SupplySide West is the world’s largest event for healthy and innovative ingredients,” said Peggy Jackson, director of publishing, Virgo Publishing. “The exhibit hall, education program and networking make this a must-attend event.”
 
Three-Day Education Program
 
The education program, sponsored by Cognis …

FDA warns that the new-and-improved heparin will take some getting used to. The blood thinner has been reformulated to help manufacturers detect any impurities, theoretically making it safer. But in the process, the drug became 10 percent less potent. So healthcare providers may have to rejig their dosages to compensate.
Making matters more confusing, older vials of heparin–original strength–will stay on the market even after the new formula–10 percent less strong–is shipped next week. The confusion is worth the risk, FDA says, because otherwise the heparin supply could run short.
Why reformulate …

Most shoppers know that cabbage and carrots are smart food choices.
But it might surprise people that Lucky Charms, Froot Loops, Ritz Bits Peanut Butter Chocolatey Blast crackers and Kid Cuisine Magical Cheese Stuffed Crust Cheese Pizza meals are billed as “Smart Choices” too under a new food-rating program.
A logo adopted by food company giants is showing up on groceries in major supermarkets: a green “Smart Choice” check mark, meant to replace the blizzard of health labels with which companies clutter their food packages fronts: “Sensible Solution, “Smart Spot” and more.
Sponsors …