The Global Coalition for Animal Welfare (GCAW) is a global platform uniting major companies and animal welfare experts in advancing animal welfare standards throughout the global food supply chain. Consisting of thirteen member companies, GCAW represents some of the largest names in global food production and food service: Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores, Aramark, Compass Group, Elior Group, gategroup, IKEA, Kroger, Maple Leaf Foods, Minerva Foods, Nomad Foods, Sodexo, The Cheesecake Factory and 2 Sisters Food Group.

With combined revenues of USD 480 billion (EUR 430 billion) these companies have joined the Coalition to collectively address systemic barriers to improving animal welfare, accelerate the development of standards and drive progress on key welfare issues.