Grandi Salumifici Italiani was founded in 2001 as a joint venture involving the Unibon cooperative and the Senfter group, two important players who brought together experience, resources and the traditional food specialties of their home regions: Emilia Romagna and Alto Adige. In just a few years the company has become a leader in the Italian cured meats production sector. The Group has 13 manufacturing plants in Italy, with a logistical base and a 3000 m2 advanced technology centre built according to low environmental impact criteria, with a further three business subsidiaries in France, Germany and Austria. GSI and its 1,800-strong workforce constantly strive to offer high quality, maintaining tradition while applying strict manufacturing standards, with a careful eye to innovation and satisfying customer demands. The result is a range of brands each able to meet specific requirements: Casa Modena and Senfter represent high-quality traditional cured meats, while Teneroni is the brand that has become synonymous with hamburgers made of cooked ham for children and young people. Giravolte is a leader in the snack and prepared main courses segment, with products aimed mainly at teenagers, and LiberaMente is a brand aiming to provide everyday wellness for those who wish to combine a balanced lifestyle with good food. Technological progress, a careful eye to product quality and the demands of consumers, and last but not least passion have all made GSI a point of reference in the Italian food industry.