{"id":432,"date":"2020-02-05T14:29:04","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T14:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/br\/?page_id=432"},"modified":"2026-01-13T02:15:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T01:15:56","slug":"grains-oilseeds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/br\/en\/who-we-are\/business-lines\/grains-oilseeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Grains & Oilseeds"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LDC is a key player in grains and oilseeds, with a strong international presence in the world\u2019s major producing and consuming regions. We originate, transform and merchandize a large range of grains and oilseeds products.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

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LDC’s global reputation in grains and oilseeds dates back to the 19th century
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We are among the world’s top five merchandizers of wheat and corn, and are involved in approximately 11% of global oilseed flows
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40 Major Markets<\/h3>\n \n
Relying on our ever-growing network, we deliver grains to all key destination markets, and oilseeds to over 40 major markets around the world
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About Grains & Oilseeds<\/h2>\n \n
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Grains are an indispensable source of food in many developing nations, and play an important role in diets around the world, providing vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, oils and protein.<\/p>\n

We source grain products \u2013 including wheat, corn, sorghum, barley \u2013 from all major producing areas. Through our ever-growing network of processing, storage and distribution facilities, we bring these products \u2013 as well as derivative products such as dried distillers grains and corn-based ethanol \u2013 to key consumer regions such as Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.<\/p>\n

We also originate, process, store and merchandize the full range of oilseeds \u2013 including soy, canola sunflower, palm, camelina, cottonseeds, peanuts \u2013 and their derivatives, for global food, feed, energy and other industries.<\/p>\n

Meal from oilseeds is predominantly used as a protein ingredient in animal feeds. Soybean meal is the world\u2019s largest source of meal protein, accounting for more than 80% of the total according to the\u00a0United States Department of Agriculture<\/a>\u00a0(USDA).<\/p>\n

Vegetable oils can be used to create biodiesel and other derivative products that are used in industrial applications, specialty chemicals, personal care, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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Our Grains & Oilseeds 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>Process & Refine<\/h2>
\n Once bought or harvested, we bring crops to our assets for the next stage in their journey. These are ethically and sustainably processed and refined, coming one step closer to the consumer.\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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>
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Grains & Oilseeds Strengths in Brazil<\/h2>\n

As one of the largest exporters of Brazilian corn and among the largest soybean originators, processors and exporters in the country, we leverage our extensive logistics network of warehouses, port terminals and waterways in the main producing regions. LDC also operates in the cottonseed and groundnut markets, offering its own brands of refined soybean oil Vila Velha<\/em>, cottonseed meal Pagador<\/em> and groundnut meal Mandubi<\/em> to the Brazilian market.<\/p>\n

The cornerstone of our oilseed business in the country is the strong, trusted relationships we build with farmers, leveraging our expertise to support them among other things with logistics, storage, access to credit and barter operations, while promoting responsible agricultural practices.<\/p>\n

Our origination and logistics teams work closely together to transport soybeans, corn and crushing by-products for export, via a complex network of highways, railways, waterways and ports.<\/p>\n

LDC has a dedicated input business that is integrated into the Grains & Oilseeds origination structure, serving all the company’s other businesses in the country, optimising existing synergies, strengthening its origination activities and strengthening its relationships with growers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Diversifying Downstream<\/h2>\n

We market our own brands of refined soybean oil (Vila Velha<\/em>), cottonseed meal (Pagador<\/em>) and peanut meal (Mandubi<\/em>) in Brazil, and various edible oils under our\u00a0Vibhor<\/em>\u00a0brand in India, as well as three cooking oils to the Chinese business to business (B2B) market:\u00a0Fu Bai Xiang,<\/em>\u00a0Hong Fu Le\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Chef Fu<\/em>, the latter in partnership with leading e-commerce platform\u00a0Meituan<\/em>, to reach the restaurant and catering sector.<\/p>\n

To complement our B2B line, we also launched our first high-end consumer cooking oil brand\u00a0Mastergold\u00a0<\/em>in China, addressing growing domestic demand for premium oils with nine types of edible oil, including grape seed, safflower seed, perilla seed and others.<\/p>\n

We continue to complement our core soy, vegetable oils, and grains merchandising business with other product lines, including\u00a0biodiesel<\/a>\u00a0and ingredients like refined\u00a0glycerin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Committed to Sustainability<\/h2>\n \n
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In addition to our strong merchandizing capabilities, growing product portfolio and reputation for reliability and integrity, our leading position in grains and oilseeds is also connected with our commitment to responsible sourcing, traceable supply chains and sustainable business practices globally.<\/p>\n

Increasing traceability in our palm and soy operations is also central to our sustainability efforts, to encourage responsible land use and non-conversion of native vegetation for soy and palm cultivation.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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