Federalimentare is the Italian Food & Drink Industry Federation, established in 1983. Through its 13 Associations, it represents about 7,000 companies belonging to all sectors of the Food & Beverage Industry, with a total turnover of over € 150 billion, corresponding to about 11% of Italian GDP. Federalimentare strives to make the industry more competitive on the world stage by promoting the quality and safety of its products, the reliability of the supply chain, the transparency in the production process, the technological advancements and the respect for tradition.