The company's purpose is the development, production, storage, order preparation, transportation and trade of food and animal articles, as well as any related activity. The company may pursue its purpose through any operations - especially through any contracts - without limitation: regarding their location - in Switzerland or abroad; regarding their object - whether it concerns material property (movable or immovable) or intellectual property or services; regarding their execution - whether by the company, by branches of the company, by participations in other companies or by subcontractors. Furthermore, the company may conclude loan agreements with associates, as debtor or creditor, or grant them guarantees, if this serves its interests.