Nahrungs- und Genussmittelindustrie#
Food, Beverage and Tobacco Industry, important industrial sector in Austria, produced goods with a value of ATS 108 billion in 1993 (14% of the total industrial production). The most important sectors are: tobacco ( Austria Tabak) and brewing industry ( Beer), Meat and Confectionery Industry, milk ( Dairy Farming) and cheese production ( Cheese), soft drinks and Mineral Water production, Sugar Industry, fodder, Bread-, Oil and Edible Fat Industry. The development of the last few years has been characterized by numerous mergers. In 1993 there were 515 companies that employed 40,000 people. 17% of all products are exported (exports with a value of ATS 34 billion). Germany is the main trade partner.