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Erik Manfrim

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Erik Manfrim is one of the founders and current CEO of Special Dog Company, a company with more than 23 years of history in the pet food business. Born and raised in Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, where Erik began his professional journey by continuing his father’s business, which at the time ran a coffee and rice processing company with around 10 employees. In 2001, Erik and his brothers launched Special Dog Company. Today, Special Dog Company comprises a team of more than 2,000 employees, and it continues to grow with a commitment to valuing every person who joins the business.

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