The company's purpose is to operate and manage a business through the purchase and sale as well as trade and wholesale of foodstuffs of all kinds, in particular baked goods, meat and fish, beverages of all kinds, vegetables and fruits as well as consumer goods of all kinds, and the import of meat, sausage and fish products. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide securities for the liabilities of affiliated companies.