The company's purpose is the import and export of food and beverages as well as trading in goods of all kinds; marketing and brand development, as well as product development in the food sector. It can establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. It can acquire, encumber, manage, rent, and sell real estate, properties, participations, securities, patents, licenses, trademark rights, and know-how in Switzerland and abroad. It can also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as grant guarantees and sureties for its subsidiaries and third parties.