The company's purpose is to operate a food business and provide related services. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage intellectual property rights and real estate, provide financing for its own account or for third parties, and grant guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties. The company may enter into any business, take any measures and conclude any contracts that are connected with or suitable to promote the company's purpose. The company may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, acquire, hold and grant licenses, participate in companies of the same or related industries or acquire or establish and finance such companies. The company may acquire, manage and sell real estate.