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Global Highlights<\/h2>\n \n
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LDC has been in the coffee business for over 35 years, merchandizing all major\u00a0Arabica and Robusta coffee<\/a>\u00a0qualities, while serving a diverse range of customers across the globe, from specialty roasters to multinational food companies.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

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We are present in 10 coffee-producing countries around the world, covering 85% of global coffee production<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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LDC is one of the world\u2019s top 3 green coffee merchants<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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About Coffee<\/h2>\n \n
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Each year the world produces approximately 10 million tons of coffee, the two main species of which are Arabica and Robusta.<\/p>\n

Milder, more aromatic and with less caffeine, Arabica coffee makes up the majority of world production. It is grown mainly at higher altitudes in tropical and temperate regions of the Western Hemisphere, Brazil being the world\u2019s largest producer.<\/p>\n

Vietnam is the largest producer of Robusta coffee, which is largely grown at lower altitudes in tropical Asia and Africa.<\/p>\n

Brazil is the world\u2019s leading producer of coffee overall, followed by Vietnam, Colombia and Indonesia. The EU (as a region) consumes the most coffee, followed by the US, Brazil and Japan.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Our Coffee Value Chain<\/h2>\n

Each of our business lines is integrating further across the five steps of our value chain, as we respond to the need for a traceable and responsible supply line from farmer to consumer<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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01<\/span>Originate <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

01<\/span>Originate <\/h2>
\n We share our expertise with farmers and producers worldwide, ourselves or with business partners and expert organizations, as part of our commitment to responsible, sustainable and traceable supply chains\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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02<\/span>Purchase & Process<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

02<\/span>Purchase & Process<\/h2>
\n We buy directly from farmers, cooperatives and local traders who use responsible sourcing practices that adhere to our Coffee Suppliers Code of Conduct. We then process the beans, focusing on safety and quality control in compliance with our health and safety (SHE) policies\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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03<\/span>Store & Transport<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

03<\/span>Store & Transport<\/h2>
\n Our strategically located network of silos, warehouses, transloading facilities and ports allows us facilitate access to market for local farmers around the globe and enable us to control costs and mitigate risk throughout the product journey\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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04<\/span>Research & Merchandize<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

04<\/span>Research & Merchandize<\/h2>
\n Our depth of marketing and merchandizing experience is our greatest strength. All our platforms and regions rely on our market knowledge to ensure responsive supply.\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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05<\/span>Customize & Distribute<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

05<\/span>Customize & Distribute<\/h2>
\n We supply products to a wide range of customers, from large multinationals to local manufacturers and retailers\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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01<\/span>Originate <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

01<\/span>Originate <\/h2>
\n We share our expertise with farmers and producers worldwide, ourselves or with business partners and expert organizations, as part of our commitment to responsible, sustainable and traceable supply chains\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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02<\/span>Purchase & Process<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

02<\/span>Purchase & Process<\/h2>
\n We buy directly from farmers, cooperatives and local traders who use responsible sourcing practices that adhere to our Coffee Suppliers Code of Conduct. We then process the beans, focusing on safety and quality control in compliance with our health and safety (SHE) policies\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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03<\/span>Store & Transport<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

03<\/span>Store & Transport<\/h2>
\n Our strategically located network of silos, warehouses, transloading facilities and ports allows us facilitate access to market for local farmers around the globe and enable us to control costs and mitigate risk throughout the product journey\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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04<\/span>Research & Merchandize<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

04<\/span>Research & Merchandize<\/h2>
\n Our depth of marketing and merchandizing experience is our greatest strength. All our platforms and regions rely on our market knowledge to ensure responsive supply.\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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05<\/span>Customize & Distribute<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

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Our Strengths in Brazil<\/h2>\n

Brazil is the world’s largest coffee producer, accounting for a third of global production, and LDC is one of the world’s top three merchandizers of Arabica and Robusta varieties.<\/p>\n

Recognizing our key role in bringing Brazilian coffee to the world, we continue to reinforce and grow our operations in the country, originating in all producing regions, expanding our participation in the domestic market and increasing exports to meet global demand for coffee.<\/p>\n

We are committed to working toward increasingly sustainable coffee supply chains, working closely with farmers and partners to drive best practice at every step of the journey: from production to storage and logistics, and from export and marketing to the finished product.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Enlarging Our Product Portfolio<\/h2>\n

As part of LDC\u2019s strategy for growth, we are moving further downstream in our value chains, closer to consumers, and diversifying revenue through value-added products in key growth markets.<\/p>\n

LDC started trading instant coffee in 2020, supplying the full spectrum of instant coffee products (spray-dried, agglomerated, freeze-dried). In 2024, we acquired\u00a0Companhia Cacique de Caf\u00e9 Sol\u00favel<\/em><\/a>, a leading global soluble coffee producer, processor and exporter, with clients in over 70 countries. This acquisition supports our vertical integration strategy, adding established soluble coffee plants in Brazil to complement our existing\u00a0joint venture instant coffee plant in Vietnam<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In parallel, we continue to reinforce our coffee origination capabilities to provide customers with supply chain stability and a direct link to coffee origins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Invested in Coffee Sustainability<\/h2>\n \n
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As a leading global merchant of green coffee, LDC is well-positioned and equipped to\u00a0<\/span>support<\/span>\u00a0coffee farmers\u00a0<\/span>in\u00a0<\/span>address<\/span>ing<\/span>\u00a0the challenges they face\u00a0<\/span>to make\u00a0<\/span>their production more sustainable and profitable. Our\u00a0coffee sustainability<\/a>\u00a0strategy takes a holistic approach built on four complementary pillars:<\/span><\/p>\n