Unicharm Petcare Corp., Japan’s largest maker of pet products, will see increased profits due to more pet owners, according to Ichiyoshi Research Institute Inc. in an article from Bloomberg.com.

Zooplus AG, a German online pet product retailer, has released its financial figures for the first nine months of the 2009 fiscal year.

For the second time in succession, Bischof + Klein has been honored with the Supplier of Excellence Award as a top supplier of Procter & Gamble.

European pet retailer Fressnapf, based in Germany, recently launched a new online shop at shop.fressnapf.de.

Halo Purely for Pets, a producer of holistic pet care products, announced its official sponsorship of Freekibble.com’s first iPhone application.

A study by the Agricultural Economics Research Institute reported that Hungarian petfood turnover is expected to expand at a more moderate rate than in other central and eastern European countries as a result of the economy, according to the Budapest Business Journal.

After a petfood investigation in September and October, the Taiwanese Consumer Protection Commission has reported that petfood packages are being found with misleading descriptions that exaggerate the health benefits of consumption, according to AsiaOne News.

Tyson Foods Inc. recently gave its fourth quarter update, including commentary about its latest line, Freshpet.

All American Pet Company Inc. is beginning a product launch strategy with a focus on the drug and convenience store marketplace.

Petsmart Inc. announced its profits increased 6% in the third quarter, continuing a trend of upward movement for the company even through the recession.