{"id":13,"date":"2020-02-07T14:47:36","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T14:47:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/de\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-11-06T10:15:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T09:15:41","slug":"business-lines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/de\/en\/business-lines\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LDC operates nine business lines across the world. In Germany, we are active in one: Grains & Oilseeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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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 consumer regions. We originate, transform and merchandize a large range of grains and oilseeds products.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

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We are among the world\u2019s top five merchandizers of wheat and corn, and are involved in approximately 11% of global oilseed flows.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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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.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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119 Assets<\/h3>\n \n
We operate strategic assets at key points of the value chain, including 20+ transport, 30+ processing and 70+ storage facilities.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\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 & 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>Process & Refine<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

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<\/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>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<\/h2>
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Our Strengths in Germany<\/h2>\n

Rapeseed processed at our Wittenberg plant is purchased mainly from local farmers and nearby countries, such as Poland and the Czech Republic. To minimize risk, we do not import from countries which allow GMO (genetically modified organism) rapeseed cultivation.<\/p>\n

We offer a variety of products derived from rapeseed, such as rapeseed oil and meal, biodiesel, glycerin and lecithin, to pharmaceutical, food, feed and energy industry customers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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About Biodiesel<\/h2>\n

Biodiesel is a renewable fuel produced from vegetable oils. The high oxygen content in biodiesel results in an improved combustion process, less soot and reduced deposits, which makes it a more sustainable fuel alternative.<\/p>\n

It is estimated that biodiesel could replace up to 10% of conventional diesel consumed worldwide. Growth in rapeseed processing for biofuel production has increased Germany\u2019s self-sufficiency in cattle feed, as each ton of rapeseed biodiesel generates approximately 1.25 tons of rapeseed meal – a key component in high-protein content feed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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About Glycerin<\/h2>\n

Glycerin extracted through the biodiesel production process is partly used in feed, while the rest can be refined further into an essential and highly sought-after raw material for the pharmaceutical industry<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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About Lecithin<\/h2>\n

LDC produces lecithin of the highest purity level according to EU regulation E322, which makes it suitable for use in the food and pharmaceutical industries.<\/p>\n

The plant adheres to strict quality management processes, which include traceability testing for pesticides, GMOs and dioxin, and holds several industry certifications, such as GMP, ISO 9001 and ISO 50001. It is also certified as producing 100% kosher non-GMO rapeseed-based lecithin.<\/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 biodiesel and ingredients like refined glycerin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\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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Louis Dreyfus Company Wittenberg<\/h3>\n \n
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