The company's purpose is to operate a food products business, either for general foodstuffs and regional products, wines, various drinks, notably alcoholic or alcohol-containing, and articles of diverse nature and all kinds. It can also carry out all commercial, financial or other operations that are directly or indirectly related to its purpose and promote its development. It can also create branches in Switzerland and abroad, take participations, found or finance companies that have a direct or indirect relationship with its purpose. It can also grant loans or guarantees to partners or to third parties.