The company's purpose is: a) any commercial and service activity in the fields of production and marketing of foodstuffs; b) the operation of any bakery, pastry, confectionery, catering, tea-room business, as well as the trade of any goods, notably any food product, any appliance and any item related to food. c) as an ancillary activity, the performance of all commercial and financial operations, directly or indirectly related to the above-mentioned purpose(s), as well as the acquisition of participations in any Swiss or foreign companies pursuing identical or analogous purposes. The company may carry out its activities both in Switzerland and abroad and establish branches. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its partners or to third parties.