A company specializing in all natural health products would be likely to form an alliance with a company in Brazil that manufactures creams, lotions, and body oils from tropical plants using little-known indigenous techniques in order to
A) take advantage of Brazil's low cost labor.
B) gain access to the knowledge of the Brazilian firm.
C) develop new markets in Brazil to offset the saturated U.S. market for food-based health products.
D) eliminate the risk of operating solely in the U.S. market.

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By forming an alliance with a company in Brazil that manufactures health products from tropical plants using little-known indigenous techniques, the all-natural health products company can gain access to the knowledge and expertise of the Brazilian firm. This could help the company expand its product line and potentially develop new markets, while also providing a competitive advantage through unique and high-quality ingredients. The other options (A, C, and D) do not necessarily align with the benefits of forming this specific type of alliance.

A Company Specializing in All Natural Health Products Would Be