As Iams tells it, Old Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard to fetch her portly pooch a bag of Eukanuba Large Breed Weight Control food. The Iams Company makes Eukanuba and Iams dry and canned versions of premium dog and cat foods and sells them in pet supply stores and veterinarians' offices in more than 70 countries. However, North America accounts for the vast majority of the company's sales. Founded by Paul Iams in 1946, Iams also funds research efforts related to animal dermatology, geriatrics, allergies, and nutrition through its Paul F. Iams Technical Center. Former chairman Clayton Mathile acquired the company in 1982 and sold it to consumer products giant Procter & Gamble in 1999.

Leebern founded Georgia Crown as Columbus Wine Company Distributor in 1938, the same year Georgia prohibition was repealed. After the first rail shipment of legal liquor was received, someone -- reportedly the Dixie Mafia -- murdered him. Today the family-owned company distributes beer, wine, liquor, bottled water, juices, and soft drinks to Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. The bottler also distributes its brand of bottled water, Melwood Springs. CEO Donald Leebern Jr. is the grandson of the company's founder. The Leebern family still owns the business.

CEO Shelli Gardner and her sister (who later left the company) founded Stampin' Up! Inc in 1988. Through a network of about 40,000 independent sales representatives in North America and internationally, Stampin' Up! markets exclusive wood-mounted rubber stamps and accessories for use in arts and crafts, scrapbooking, greeting card design, and home decoration. California, Michigan, Minnesota, Washington, and Wisconsin are among the states with a large number of distributors. It also has representatives based in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, New Zealand, and the UK.

Nippon Kodo Co., Ltd. Company is a major Koh -- or incense -- manufacturers in Japan, with about 50% of the market share. Nippon Kodo harvests natural ingredients from forests in Japan and Southeast Asia to create wood and floral aromas. It products are processed at eight factories in Japan and Hong Kong. Nippon Kodo is the parent company of several major incense, fragrance, and aromatherapy manufacturers and retailers worldwide, including Esteban in France, Manbokhyang Dong in Korea, and Genieco in the US. Nippon Kodo's roots can be traced back more than 400 years to Koju, an artisan who provided fine aromas to the Emperor of Japan.

The Procter & Gamble Company was founded in 1837 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Procter & Gamble Company engages in the manufacture and sale of consumer goods worldwide. The company operates in three global business units (GBUs): Beauty, Health and Well-Being, and Household Care. The Beauty GBU offers cosmetics, deodorants, fragrances, hair care products, and personal cleansing and skin care products under the Head & Shoulders, Olay, Pantene, and Wella brands; and blades and razors, electric hair removal devices, face and shave products, and home appliances under the Braun, Fusion, Gillette, and Mach3 brands. The Health and Well-Being GBU provides feminine care, oral care, and personal health care products under Always, Crest, and Oral-B brands; and pet food and snacks under the Iams and Pringles brands. The Household Care GBU offers air care products, batteries, dish care products, and fabric care and surface care products under the Ariel, Dawn, Downy, Duracell, Gain, and Tide brands; and baby wipes, bath tissues, diapers, facial tissues, and paper towels under the Bounty, Charmin, and Pampers brands. The company offers its products to mass merchandisers, grocery stores, membership club stores, and drug stores.

Phat (acronymic slang for "pretty hot and tempting") Fashions designs and markets urban hip-hop fashions for men, women, and children under the Phat Farm and Baby Phat names. It also makes clothing in Big & Tall sizes. The company's products are sold through department and specialty stores, company-owned Phat Farm stores in New York and Montreal, and a Web site. Most of Phat Fashions' products -- which include apparel and accessories -- bear the brand name. The company got into footwear in 2008. Entrepreneur and hip-hop media guru Russell Simmons founded Phat Fashions in 1992; he sold it to clothier Kellwood in 2004.

Founded in 1946 the Estee Lauder company is known for its upscale items and dedication to research and product testing. The company is a subsidiary of Estee Lauder Companies and is the arm of the firm that extends outside the US and Canada. The company sells cosmetics, fragrances, and skin care products under the Flirt!, Tom Ford Beauty, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Prescriptives, and Donna Karan Cosmetics names, among others. The firm develops and markets men's fragrances (such as Sean John Fragrances and Aramis), as well as men's Lab Series Skin Care for Men.

Founded in 1947, the pet food maker offers a variety of cat and dog food products that not only meet the nutritional requirements of pets but are also specially formulated to help treat specific health needs. The company's AvoDerm brand dog food promotes better skin and coats, while its Active Care line promotes joint health in older dogs. Its Pinnacle line offers a holistic approach for canines and felines. Breeder's Choice other product lines include cat food, skin and hair care products, and dog treats. In 2006 Central Garden & Pet Company spent about $25 million in cash to acquire Breeder's Choice.

Founded by Joe Sloan and Geoff Salter in 1975, SHS Group has locations spread across the UK and Ireland. (Ownership of the company is still divided evenly between the Salters and Sloan families.) The company's food distribution subsidiaries include Farmlea, British Pepper & Spice, and Gourmet Garden. SHS Group has expanded its range with its purchase of cider and juice maker Merrydown. SHS Group will get your juices going -- and your cider, alcopop, and frozen foods, too. The firm makes and markets the WKD line of alcopop (made from a mixture of vodka and fruit juice) throughout the UK, and also distributes Cobra beer, Tropicana juice, Douwe Egberts coffee, and various types of groceries.

Age Group makes and markets sleepwear, lingerie, and underwear under the brand name Of the Moment, as well as apparel and accessories under licensed names including Hello Kitty, Disney, Roca Wear, and American Tourister, and others. A leading wholesaler, Age Group also manufactures and designs pet accessories, including an exclusive line of pet apparel, bedding, and grooming supplies under the Martha Stewart brand, for sale in PetSmart stores. The company's products are distributed through large-scale department stores nationwide. Age Group's age? The company has been in the design and manufacturing business for more than 25 years.

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