The company's purpose is the purchase, sale, and processing of food products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and take participations in any companies in Switzerland and abroad and carry out all operations (in Switzerland, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE) that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire (in Switzerland, with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE), alienate, encumber, and manage real estate. It may provide financing either for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant loans or guarantees to group companies or third parties.