The objects of the association are: 1. Promote the Caobisco food categories to stakeholders through building confidence and trust via responsible and transparent practices throughout the supply chain, meeting consumers needs for safe, high quality, tasty and nutritious products; 2. Influence public policy, at European and Global levels via proactive and effective networking and communication with external stakeholders. Use aligned internal policy frameworks to influence current issues and to develop positions on future issues; 3. Enhance value to members by addressing their needs via a transparent, timely and efficient decision making process on all non competitive issues relevant to member’s activities. Make best use of members' expertise and commitment in order to optimise efficiency and aligned positions through collective engagement. .