New Proteins & Ingredients

We invest in the future of food, seeking alternative crops, solutions and technologies to feed a growing population for the long-term.

Food Innovation and Sustainability

As the population rises and demographics change, the world needs more food and people are consuming more protein.

This puts pressure on finite natural resources and contributes to climate change and related risks, as limited arable land and production yields fail to meet increased demand.

LDC seeks to advance the food system toward sustainable production by:

Developing innovative proteins and ingredients, as the building blocks for tomorrow’s food;
Invest in early-stage companies using technology-enabled innovations to transform food & agricultural production;
Improving food supply chain safety, traceability, access and efficiency; and
Supporting and training farmers to increase their productivity using technology and sustainable agricultural methods.

Sustainability at LDC

Our New Proteins & Ingredients Products:

Alternative Proteins

LDC’s Plant Proteins business is working to offer plant protein extraction and application formulations to this rapidly-growing plant-based foods market, leveraging our existing origination and industrial capabilities.

Aquaculture

Strategically located in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei economic zone, our first aquatic feed joint venture with Guangdong HAID Group Co. Ltd. aims to participate in China’s growing market for aquaculture – an efficient and sustainable source of protein.

The mill began operating in 2021, producing high quality aquatic feeds, including prawn feeds, as well as fermented soybean meal. The facility will help meet growing demand for healthy meat alternatives, while reducing pressure to produce other protein-based food ingredients.

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Our Corporate Venture Capital Program

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Our Plant Proteins Business

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