About Louis Dreyfus Company
Founded in 1851, Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods.
Our activities across a diversified range of business lines span the entire value chain, from origination to distribution, helping to feed and clothe up to 500 million people every year.
Our strong values, rich heritage, and clear vision for a safe and sustainable future guide us in our work to contribute to the global effort of providing sustenance for a growing population.
We are LDC.
80 Million
We originate, process and transport approximately 80 million tons of products annually.
18,000
We employ around 18,000 people worldwide.
100
We are active in over 100 countries.
A Strong Identity
We are a company with high ethical standards and a strong identity, and we aim to make a real difference
to the world through our shared purpose, vision, mission and values.
Our Strategy
We are evolving to embrace more of the agriculture and food value chain, through our transformative business strategy.
Leadership
Our leadership team brings experience, vision and integrity to drive our decision making and facilitate the pursuit of our strategic goals and ambitions.
Heritage
Since 1851, like our founder, we have been conscious of filling a great human and economic need, on a mission to bring the right product to the right location, at the right time.
Our Value Chain
We are evolving from our traditional role as an agricultural commodities merchant to master more of the food, feed, fiber and ingredients value chain. Through greater vertical integration within our business lines, we aim to secure a seamless, traceable and responsible supply chain from farmers to end-consumers.
Committed to Sustainable Growth
Our people, our partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us are essential to our success and future.
We work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals – 17
ambitious targets for a better world.
Our Presence
We have expanded our business activities to every continent. Our interactive global map illustrates LDC’s extensive geographic footprint and asset network.
