The company's purpose is the production, processing, packaging and marketing of food products in all forms, particularly freeze-dried and powdered, and all related containers, as well as all activities and articles in the food sector. To this end, the company may carry out, directly or indirectly, all commercial and financial operations, in Switzerland and abroad, and participate, directly or indirectly, in all enterprises related to its corporate purpose in Switzerland and abroad, except for operations prohibited by the Federal Act on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners (LFAIE). It may establish branches in Switzerland and abroad. It may grant loans or guarantees to associates or third parties if it serves its interests.