{"id":523,"date":"2020-02-18T12:07:39","date_gmt":"2020-02-18T12:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/cn\/?page_id=523"},"modified":"2026-05-26T11:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T09:29:09","slug":"coffee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/cn\/en\/business-lines\/coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Global Highlights<\/h2>\n \n
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LDC has been in the coffee business for over 30 years, and merchandizes all major Arabica and Robusta coffee qualities, 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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Top 3<\/h3>\n \n
LDC is one of the world\u2019s top 3 green coffee merchants.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\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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Sustainability experts help us source coffee responsibly.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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About Coffee<\/h2>\n

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<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\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.
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01<\/span>Originate & Produce<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

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

01<\/span>Originate & Produce<\/h2>
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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 China<\/h2>\n

Our Coffee Platform in China originates, stores and exports green Arabica & Robusta coffee beans to roasters around the world.<\/p>\n

We have built the capacity to source different qualities of green coffee beans in volume through our strict cupping and quality control and are able to provide different grades to serve the demand of our roaster clients.<\/p>\n

To better serve our clients in the vicinity, we have an office in Shanghai where the coffee team can offer our expertise in all aspects of the supply chain from greens to roasted coffee.<\/p>\n

We are constantly on the lookout for more partnerships and investment opportunities in our goal to create a more efficient and sustainable Coffee Value Chain.<\/p>\n

We are contributing to sustainability developments across the coffee industry, not only through certification programs, but also with roaster and country specific projects, and through continuous efforts toward responsible sourcing.<\/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