data and trends of the eu food drink industry 2004 ciaa is voice largest industrial sector major employer exporter in mission to represent industries interests at level european international institutions order contribute develop ment a legislative economic framework addressing competitiveness quality safety consumer protection respect for environment membership made up 23 national federations including 2 observers from central eastern europe area eea 33 associations & companies grouped liaison committee permanent secretariat based brussels maintains close contact with on related developments co ordinates work more than 500 experts committees working groups around following three themes trade policy through these expert manufacturers all countries union provide broad depth expertise they establishing