they were a family business. At the time I had Kenzi on the food, I thought grain-free was the way to go. When dogs started having heart issues, and the veterinary community thought the grain-free diets might be the cause, I decided to go elsewhere. I found that Fromm has ancient grains and veggies that dogs can have. I buy the one with duck as the meat ingredient. Now, I am really glad that I don't have the Orijen/Acana brand for sure. I am just now sure a candy company can maintain the high standards I desire. I may be looking at this all wrong, but I left Eukanuba for the same reason.