Business Lines

Coffee

Global Highlights

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.

85%

We are present in 10 coffee-producing countries around the world, covering 85% of global coffee production

40

A team of 40 sustainability experts helps us source coffee responsibly

Top 5

LDC is one of the top 5 green coffee merchandizers worldwide

Our Coffee Value Chain

Our business lines are integrating further across the five steps of our value chain, as we respond to the need for a traceable and responsible supply chain from farmer to consumer.

01Originate & Produce

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.

02Process & Refine

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.

03Store & Transport

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.

04Research & Merchandize

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.

05Customize & Distribute

We supply products to a wide range of customers, from large multinationals to local manufacturers and retailers.

01Originate & Produce

02Process & Refine

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.

03Store & Transport

04Research & Merchandize

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.

05Customize & Distribute

We supply products to a wide range of customers, from large multinationals to local manufacturers and retailers.

Our Strengths in Kenya

As a market leader, we have a vision to bring sustainable value to our coffee suppliers in Kenya, by combining our global expertise with an in-depth understanding of the local market.

Coffee from East Africa is considered premium worldwide and LDC is a key player in the origination, processing, storage and transport of coffee for export markets.

LDC’s coffee origination teams in Nairobi source responsibly through Kenyan coffee auctions and work directly with some of Kenya’s most talented coffee producers. Thanks to our state-of-the-art coffee lab, and our experienced and passionate quality team, we have access to all Kenyan coffee grades with the same focus on quality and traceability, from rare and exotic specialty micro lots to single origin lots and blend components.

LDC’s coffee processing asset in Nairobi allows farmers to dry mill their coffee, then refine grading, blend and pack coffees according to client expectations and global standards for export to leading markets worldwide, including the US, Japan and Singapore.

Committed to Sustainability

LDC puts farmers at the heart of its work toward a sustainable coffee value chain. Our approach has evolved to go beyond certification schemes, offering more direct support to smallholder producers, while focusing on responsible sourcing.

Toward a Sustainable Coffee Value Chain

Contact Us

Louis Dreyfus Company Kenya Limited

Kenbelt Industrial Park
Old Mombasa Road,
Off Airport Road,
Embakasi
P. O. Box 44908 – 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya

T. +254 (0)20 5155113
T. +91 804 043 77 70