{"id":4658,"date":"2020-02-19T14:14:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-19T14:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/mx\/business-lines-4\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T11:22:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T09:22:23","slug":"business-lines-4","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/mx\/en\/business-lines-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LDC operates eight business lines across the world. In Honduras, we are active in Coffee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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LDC has been in the coffee business for over 35 years, merchandizing all major Arabica and Robusta coffee qualities, while serving a diverse range of customers across the globe, from specialty roasters to multinational food companies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Global Highlights<\/h2>\n \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 helps 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

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Our Coffee Value Chain<\/h2>\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>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>
\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>

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Our Strengths in Honduras<\/h2>\n

Honduras is a major producer of coffee, and we are one of the country’s main exporters. More than 100,000 families are involved in coffee production across Honduras, and approximately 95% are small-scale farmers.<\/p>\n

Our global reach combined with our local knowledge and sustainable approach makes us a trusted partner of more than 25,000 of these coffee farmers, as we export their goods around the world. In this way, we contribute both to the country’s economy and to its worldwide positioning as a supplier of excellent coffee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Enlarging Our Product Portfolio<\/h2>\n

As part of LDC\u2019s strategy for growth, we are moving further downstream in our value chains, closer to consumers, and diversifying revenue through value-added products in key growth markets.<\/p>\n

LDC started merchandizing instant coffee in 2020, supplying the full spectrum of instant coffee products (spray-dried, agglomerated, freeze-dried). In 2024, we acquired\u00a0Companhia Cacique de Caf\u00e9 Sol\u00favel<\/em><\/a>, a leading global soluble coffee producer, processor and exporter, with clients in over 70 countries. This acquisition supports our vertical integration strategy, adding established soluble coffee plants in Brazil to complement our existing\u00a0joint venture instant coffee plant in Vietnam<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In parallel, we continue to reinforce our coffee origination capabilities to provide customers with supply chain stability and a direct link to coffee origins.<\/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 support coffee farmers in addressing the challenges they face to make their production more sustainable and profitable. Our coffee sustainability strategy takes a holistic approach built on four complementary pillars:<\/p>\n