175 Year Anniversary || Louis Dreyfus Company

Carrying forward a family story

Our journey begins with a single seed of shared purpose, passed on from generation to generation over the 175 years of our family company.  We’re proud to carry forward that legacy, working together, as One LDC, to connect harvests to homes around the world.

Carrying forward a family story

Industrial Excellence

Market intelligence and research supporting commercial decisions

We monitor and analyze crop supply and demand, market signals and logistics changes, to help anticipate shifts before they happen.

Delivering essential goods safely, reliably and responsibly – on a global scale

Through continuous efforts to reduce the environmental impact of our shipping operations, including wind propulsion trials, high‑performance hull coatings and engine upgrades, our 300-vessel fleet is becoming increasingly efficient.

Digitalizing for efficiency, traceability and connectivity

Our digitalization activities enable increasingly traceable and efficient value chains, while keeping people connected and equipped with information to make the best decisions.

Navigating a complex context for shared value creation

By anticipating risks and challenges, and acting with agility and transparency, we support our customers and partners to create and protect value, together.

Acting for a more resilient future of food and agricultural production

By acting to reduce climate impacts, protect the land and empower people connected with our work, we’re advancing a more resilient system to reliably feed a growing population over the long term.

Local sourcing across a global network

With deep local ties across our global origination network, we bring farmers’ crops to markets around the world, working to create value from farm gate to customers’ doorstep.

Operational agility, efficiency and resilience, powered by data and safety

Industrial excellence at LDC is driven by real-time data, new technologies and human expertise, allowing us to prepare and continue to deliver safely and reliably in any scenario.

Market intelligence and research supporting commercial decisions

We monitor and analyze crop supply and demand, market signals and logistics changes, to help anticipate shifts before they happen.

Delivering essential goods safely, reliably and responsibly – on a global scale

Digitalizing for efficiency, traceability and connectivity

Our digitalization activities enable increasingly traceable and efficient value chains, while keeping people connected and equipped with information to make the best decisions.

Navigating a complex context for shared value creation

By anticipating risks and challenges, and acting with agility and transparency, we support our customers and partners to create and protect value, together.

Acting for a more resilient future of food and agricultural production

By acting to reduce climate impacts, protect the land and empower people connected with our work, we’re advancing a more resilient system to reliably feed a growing population over the long term.

Local sourcing across a global network

With deep local ties across our global origination network, we bring farmers’ crops to markets around the world, working to create value from farm gate to customers’ doorstep.

Operational agility, efficiency and resilience, powered by data and safety

Industrial excellence at LDC is driven by real-time data, new technologies and human expertise, allowing us to prepare and continue to deliver safely and reliably in any scenario.

Start of our journey from grain to global trade

Léopold’s story is set in motion with his first sale of grain, planting the seed of a future that helps feed and clothe millions around the world today.

A symbol of reliability

As Charles and Louis expand into the Americas, the trusted ‘Sesostris’ telex code sets the standard for reliability across global markets.

Global network in the making

Pierre, Jean and François accelerate the business’ industrial and geographic growth through developments and major investments, from São Paulo to Shanghai.

From farm to table

Gérard’s era sees major processing investments and the advent of LDC’s first product brand, Vila Velha bottled oils, bringing the business into people’s homes.

Becoming the value chain

Industrial, product portfolio and expertise diversification, including in deeper processing and food innovation, underpin LDC’s continued growth journey.

Learn more about our heritage