Feel good about
Feel good about
the meat you eat.™
Look for the G.A.P. Label
G.A.P.’s Animal Welfare Certified label means that animals are raised without antibiotics or added hormones, and are fed a vegetarian diet with no animal by-products. The higher the number, the more the animal’s environment mimics its natural environment.
Improving the Lives of Farm Animals
G.A.P.’s comprehensive program positively impacts millions of farm animals every year. Being G.A.P. certified means the animals have:
MORE SPACE
A SAFE & ENRICHED ENVIRONMENT
ACCESS TO PASTURE OR OUTDOORS
(STEPS 3 & ABOVE)
A HEALTHY, VEGETARIAN DIET
(NO ANIMAL BY-PRODUCTS)
NO ADDED HORMONES OR ANTIBIOTICS
G.A.P. is the Label You Can Trust
With G.A.P., every farm is audited to gain certification. Some other animal welfare certification programs only audit a small sample of farms annually. We feel this level of integrity is necessary, especially when considering the lifecycle of raising live animals.
G.A.P. requires every farm to be audited every 15 months (through every season) in order to be certified.
Group Model Certification Programs
Only require that a small percentage (~10%) of farms be audited every 12 months, even though all of them will be “certified.”
Think about it: if you are only auditing a sample of farms annually, it may take up to 10 years to visit and score all farms in the system.
What makes G.A.P.’s program better?
Technical Knowledge
Our team is made up of scientists with advanced degrees in farm animal behavior and welfare, combined with the practical knowledge to apply it.
Comprehensive Approach
G.A.P. develops and implements tiered standards for 8 farm animal species, impacting over 416 million animals annually.
Supply Chain Support
Our team of meat industry experts have the know-how to connect manufacturers, and bring value to the entire supply chain from farm to fork.
Quality
Better raising and handling of animals results in better tasting meat – another reason to feel good about supporting change with your purchases.
Integrity
Every single farm is audited to our standards every 15 months.
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In the mood for something new and exciting? How about some delicious tandoori chicken on warm, crispy naan bread? Feeling hungry? So are we! Get the recipe here and don't forget to #MakeitGAP when you buy your chicken. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/tandoori-chicken-naan-flatbreads/ (link in bio)
Want a faster way to enjoy a fresh Indian meal? Check out G.A.P. Certified partner @cafespice! They just introduced a line of naan toasties including a Chicken Tikka and Chutney Chicken version. Yummm! You can find them at most @wholefoods stores.
#tandoorichicken #naanbread #indianfood #cookingathome #comfortfood #flatbread #chickenrecipes
It's National Pig Day! Did you know that our G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified Pig Standards include detailed requirements for raising and handling the animal such as no farrowing or gestation crates, no tail-docking or teeth clipping, as well as bedding, space and lighting requirements? And these are all requirements just to meet our Step 1 / base level certification. You can read more about our in-depth animal welfare standards as well as our producer and brand partner list for pork here (link in bio)>>>> https://globalanimalpartnership.org/standards/pig/. #MakeitGAP!
#pigfarming #pigfarmer #nationalpigday #animalwelfare #farmanimalwelfare
Today is National Chili Day! Time to turn your ground beef or ground turkey into a certified dinner winner. (Just make sure it's G.A.P. Certified too!)
Check out our yummiest recipe for beef chili here (link in bio) -->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/beef-chili/ 😋
#MakeitGAP #chili #beefchili #turkeychili #nationalchiliday #cookingathome #comfortfood
Winter is all about comfort food. But with Whole 30® recipes, comfort food doesn't have to mean adding to your waistline. Check out this spicy, ginger-infused Korean Beef Bowl recipe (link in bio).
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/whole30-korean-beef-bowl/
Just don't forget to #MakeitGAP with G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified ground beef! 😋
#beefrecipes #beef #groundbeef #whole30 #whole30recipes #cookingathome
Labels can be confusing. As consumers, we’re inundated with claims like “all natural”, “free range”, and “humanely raised”. So how do you know what to trust? Educate yourself on the various certifications you see on packages. And make sure to look for the G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified label on meat and pet products. Our program is third-party certified with audits required for EVERY farm. No “humane washing” here. Learn more at globalanimalpartnership.org and #MakeitGAP! #cleaneating #readlabels #meatlabelsmeaning
Big shoutout to Thrive Market for sourcing beef and chicken from G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified farms. When you shop online at Thrive Market, you can even filter for G.A.P. Certified products under their "Shop by Values" feature. Purchase on their website and have your groceries delivered to your door. Yes, please!
Check out a recent article from the ASPCA recognizing Thrive Market's commitment to animal welfare certification and transparency. Thank you for being a G.A.P. Certified partner! #MakeitGAP #ShopWithYourHeart #shoponline #shopnow
https://www.aspca.org/news/thrive-market-makes-it-easy-shop-your-heart
G.A.P. Partner Spotlight Nugget’s Healthy Eats
This week, we’re shining the spotlight on one of our new G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified pet food brands, Nugget's Healthy Eats. Their savory, hand-crafted snacks provide a daily nutritional boost for your pet’s immune system and help support a healthy gut. And now their Organic Chicken Bone Broths & Bone Broth Jerkies contain Step 2 G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified chicken!
The compassionate treatment of all animals is incredibly important to Dayna Bartoldson, owner and founder of Nugget’s Healthy Eats. She initially heard about G.A.P. Certification through the ASPCA’s #ShopWithYourHeart program of which G.A.P. is a proud member.
Dayna named the company after her beloved golden lab mix, Nugget, who passed away in 2016 at age 15. He was diagnosed with liver cancer at age 11, which is when Dayna started making Bone Broths and Artisan Yogurt snacks rich in antioxidants and nutrients to boost his immune system. She also came up with the idea to serve the snacks in cups (they call the Bone Broth cups Brothsicles), as licking is a calming behavior for dogs. The food not only provided the nutrition Nugget needed when he was sick, but the experience of sitting down with his snack cup became very important to Nugget’s mental well-being every day. You can find Nugget’s Healthy Eats products at a locally-owned, independent pet supplies store near you - check out their Store Locator – or online at https://nuggetshealthyeats.com/. Get some for your favorite pet today and #MakeitGAP!
We are so proud that Nugget’s Healthy Eats sources our G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified chicken for their products. Truly, pet lovers care about ALL animals, which is why we value the partnership we have with so many pet food brands. You can also learn at https://globalanimalpartnership.org/pet-parents/.
#petfood #petfoodmatters #loveyourpet #dogsofinstagram
If you're planning to make a special Valentine's Day dinner this weekend, we've got you covered. Check out this delicious filet mignon recipe served with creamy peppercorn sauce. 🤤Nothing says love like a home-cooked meal. 💞Just don't forget to look for the label and #MakeitGAP!
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/cast-iron-filet-mignon/ (link in bio)
#valentinesday #steaklover #steakdinner #filetmignon #valentinesdaydinner #valentinesdaydinnerathome #valentinesdaydinnerdate
A big shout-out to all of our G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified Beef producers who put our standards into action every day!
Making a special dinner for your special someone this weekend? Shop with your heart and #MakeitGAP this Valentine's Day. ❤️
When you shop for the G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified label, you are purchasing high-quality meat raised with NO antibiotics, NO added hormones, and NO animal by-products. But it means more than that. It also means the animal was raised with no confinements of any kind, plenty of space to move around, consistent access to food and water, and the ability to interact with their environment through added enrichments like hay bales, wallows and scratching posts.
So, this Valentine's Day, look for the label and #MakeitGAP. Your support helps us impact the lives of more farm animals each year. Learn more about our program at GlobalAnimalPartnership.org. (link in bio)
#valentinesday #valentines #valentinesspecial #valentinesdinnerathome #specialday
G.A.P. Animal Welfare Standards matter! Did you know that tail docking is prohibited in the G.A.P. program? So, all G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified piglets have a full tail. Pigs are very expressive with their tails flicking and twitching them as they explore their environment. Learn more about our G.A.P. Standards and how they are created by visiting https://globalanimalpartnership.org/standards/.
#MakeitGAP #piglets #farmanimalwelfare
Looking for a comfort meal for the weekend? Check out this Whole30® Chicken and Sausage Gumbo recipe. Perfect for the big game on Sunday. Just don't forget to #MakeitGAP! We suggest @bilinskisausage -- they're G.A.P. Animal Welfare Certified and Whole30® Approved.
Get the recipe here (link in bio) >>>>>
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/whole30-chicken-sausage-gumbo/
#gumboweather #gumboseason #gumbo #gumbotime #SuperbowlLV #superbowlsunday #whole30
Happy National Texas Day! G.A.P. is proud to be "born and raised" in the Lonestar State. This year, we're also excited to be a part of the @gotexan program, proudly supporting Texas agriculture and businesses.
#MakeitGAP #nationaltexasday #TexasDay #lonestarstate #gotexan
Well #SuperbowlLV is set! Congrats to the @chiefs and @buccaneers! Watching 'Showtime' and the 🐐battle it out next Sunday? Time to plan your menu. May we suggest some Jamaican jerk chicken wings? Sound good? Time to get shopping... just remember to #MakeitGAP!
Get the recipe here (link in bio)>>>>>
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/jamaican-jerk-chicken-wings/
#superbowlfood #superbowlsunday #superbowl2021 #chickenwingsforlife
Starting the year off right with Whole30®? Good for you. Now how about some delicious breakfast bites packed with bacon, ground sausage, peppers, onions, and eggs? It's the perfect breakfast to make ahead and grab and go. Great for a high protein snack too!
Just make sure to #MakeitGAP when you purchase your bacon. G.A.P. Certified partners @applegate, @pedersonsfarms, and @naturesrancher are both Whole30® approved!
Get the recipe here (link in bio)>>>>>
https://globalanimalpartnership.org/whole30-potato-sausage-breakfast-bites/
#whole30 #whole30recipes #whole30approved #whole30breakfast #bacon #sausage #breakfastideas
Today, we celebrate a true trailblazer, Martin Luther King, Jr. He moved the needle for change with every action and word he used. His passion and advocacy continues to inspire agencies, businesses, and organizations today and everyday.
To quote his wise words, "The time is always right to do what is right." We couldn't agree more.
#MakeitGAP #mlkday #change #mlk #trailblazer #changemakers
