Based on the Premise That Dogs Are Carnivores and Thus

question 169

Essay

Based on the premise that dogs are carnivores and thus should not eat grains, Natura Pet Products introduced the first brand of grain-free dog food called EVO in 2005. There were over 12 different manufacturers of grain-free dog food by 2009. Was Natura's EVO a profitable line of dog food in 2005? Since 2005, what has happened to the profitability of producing grain-free dog food?

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