Federalimentare is the national Federation which represents, protects and promotes the Italian Food and Beverages Industry, the second-highest-ranking Italian manufacturing sector which accounts for 8% of the national GDP, with an annual turnover of over 155 billion Euro. Federalimentare is composed by 13 product branches association which are grouped together under Federalimentare, which associates roughly 7,000 throughout Italy. The Federation is: - committed to working alongside the authorities in promoting a food model based on safety and quality requisites. It helps skilled entrepreneurs seize the best business opportunities in Italy and abroad, ensuring the core values of the Italian food culture are promoted worldwide whilst preventing imitations and counterfeiting. - aware of the needs of food companies and promotes collective economic and social growth. It supports research and innovation, in keeping with tradition, by responding to market developments and new consumer needs. Federalimentare is member of FoodDrinkEurope and Confindustria (Confederation of the Italian Industries).