Matthew E. Bershadker

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals operates as a non-profit organization that promotes humane principles, prevents cruelty, and alleviates pain, fear and suffering of animals through nationwide information, awareness and advocacy. The company was founded by Henry Bergh on April 10, 1866 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.) is an organization that aims to improve the welfare of farm animals through the development, application, and verification of multi-level standards across the supply chain. The non-profit company is based in Austin, TX. The company's tiered animal welfare standards allow for continuous improvement, with higher steps indicating an animal's environment is closer to its natural one. G.A.P. also offers a labeling program that is validated by third-party farm audits, which influences the food industry and raises consumer expectations.