The purpose of the company is the worldwide purchase and sale of food and related products for its own account and on behalf of third parties, as well as the execution of all related business transactions in Switzerland and abroad. It can establish branches in Switzerland and abroad, found subsidiaries, participate in related companies, acquire, manage and sell real estate, and furthermore carry out all legal transactions that may be connected with the purpose of the company, in particular also grant guarantees or other securities in favor of affiliated companies.