The company's purpose is to develop, produce and market food products as well as trade in food products. Furthermore, the company provides consulting and other services of all kinds in Switzerland and abroad in all areas of business activities. The company can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company can acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide securities for liabilities of affiliated companies and third parties.