The company's purpose is to buy, sell, trade, commerce, exchange, supply, manage, transport, store and distribute, in any manner, as principal or agent, food products or raw materials in all countries; as well as to carry out all related activities and services, including administrative, financial, technical or management and consulting services related to these activities. The company may also carry out, either on its own account or on behalf of third parties, all commercial, movable and financial transactions, directly or indirectly related to its purpose, in any form, including through participations. The company may open branches in Switzerland and abroad, found or acquire any company pursuing a similar or complementary purpose. The company may grant loans or guarantees to its shareholders or third parties.