The company's purpose is to trade and distribute, import and export food products, and provide marketing services and consulting in this field. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies, acquire or merge with similar or related companies. The company is authorized to acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may acquire, sell and exploit patents, rights and licenses. It may provide financing for its own account or for third-party account and grant guarantees and warranties for subsidiaries and third parties. Furthermore, the company may conduct any business or conclude contracts that are suitable to promote the development of the company and the achievement of its purpose, or are directly or indirectly related thereto.