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
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Our Coffee Value Chain
01Originate & Produce
01Originate & Produce
02Purchase & Process
02Purchase & Process
03Store & Transport
03Store & Transport
04Research & Merchandize
04Research & Merchandize
05Customize & Distribute
05Customize & Distribute
01Originate & Produce
01Originate & Produce
02Purchase & Process
02Purchase & Process
03Store & Transport
03Store & Transport
04Research & Merchandize
04Research & Merchandize
05Customize & Distribute
05Customize & Distribute
Our Strengths in Mexico
Since entering the business in 1999, LDC has become one of the most important actors in the coffee supply chain in Mexico.
To strengthen our position in the market, we built our own dry mill in Perote, Veracruz, in 2009, and established strategic partnerships with producers and suppliers throughout the states of Chiapas, Veracruz, Puebla and Oaxaca. Through these commercial agreements, we source every variety of coffee available in Mexico.
We source Arabica and Robusta coffee both for export and for use in the dynamic domestic market. We also source coffee from other origins on behalf of our roaster partners in Mexico. Our Mexico City office manages the direct procurement from farmers and suppliers located all over the coffee growing areas, and with whom we have long-lasting relationship.
We export to clients all over the world from the ports of Veracruz and Manzanillo as well as by rail to the US.
Our Assets
Our mill in Perote, ‘El Cofre’, is one of the most advanced coffee milling facilities in Latin America. We can process coffee to almost any specification and keep coffee stored all year.
Our office in Mexico City houses a state-of-the-art coffee laboratory featuring the latest roasting and cupping technology.
As global exporters, we are represented by sales offices in New York, New Orleans, Singapore, Milan, Tokyo, Geneva and Madrid. Our own dry mill is connected to the rail line, allowing for door-to-door deliveries to the US market.
We export to clients all over the world from the ports of Veracruz and Manzanillo as well as by rail to the US.
As a world leader in the processing and marketing of Coffee, at LDC we are committed to supplying safe products, in a responsible manner and guaranteeing a fluid, traceable and sustainable supply chain. See how we do it in our Quality and Food Safety Policy.
Committed to Sustainability
We encourage the adoption of best agricultural, social and economic practices in coffee production by our partners, and are constantly evaluating the social and environmental impact of our activities.
We also participate in various responsible origination initiatives, focusing on quality and on product traceability. We have implemented our Conduct Manual for Raw Material Suppliers, in addition to working with 4C, UTZ, Rainforest Alliance and C.A.F.E. Practices checks and certifications.
Global Code of Conduct for Coffee Suppliers
We aim at spreading sustainable practices throughout the coffee value chain. This Code of Conduct sets out to serve as a common base for our coffee suppliers and is intended to provide them with an understanding of our expectations for responsible practices.
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