Trade Talks: Spotlight on Cotton
Cotton: a globally traded crop used in textiles and industrial products. It’s graded bale by bale, based on length, strength, color, micronaire and uniformity – making it one of the least fungible commodities in agriculture. Traders must match exact customer specs with available supply, while managing market risk, logistics and quality. In this edition of […]
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Managing Climate Risk in Real Time: Meet LDC’s Global Weather Desk
In the ever-changing world of agribusiness, where timing and precision are key, actionable…
PARTNERSHIP | MAY 9, 2025
A Tale of Two Robustas: Culture, Craft and Connection, From Brazil to Vietnam
In December 2024, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) took a select group of Brazilian…
SUSTAINABILITY | SEP 18, 2024
Agronomists & Farmers: A Partnership for Sustainable Growth
Meanwhile, in Brazil, Leandro is a specialist agronomist working on five LDC-managed orange…
SUSTAINABILITY | JUN 5, 2024
Regenerative Agriculture: Transforming Land & Lives
Each year on June 5, World Environment Day brings millions of people together…
| APR 25, 2024
Celebrating Our Champions for Safety and Health at Work
At LDC, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our employees is not just…
OUR PEOPLE | FEB 27, 2024
Crossing Borders, Connecting Markets: Celebrating Harvey Yaguchi’s Half-Century at LDC
Retiring after a distinguished 50-year career, Harvey Yaguchi, our US Grains Vice President, shared with us his story at LDC – a journey of discovery, notable triumphs, countless trades and strong connections, that has earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and competitors alike
SUSTAINABILITY | FEB 20, 2024
First Candle for our New Coffee Sustainability Strategy
LDC celebrates the first anniversary of its Coffee Platform’s sustainability strategy, which aims to support and empower coffee communities, reduce environmental impact, and meet global commitments.
OUR PEOPLE | NOV 20, 2023
Trade Talks: Spotlight on Coffee
Coffee, the beloved drink that fills approx. 3 billion cups each day, is more than a morning ritual: it’s a global preference that connects us all. In this interview, we delve into the world of coffee trading with our Coffee Head of Marketing for EMEA, exploring how the coffee journey, from farm to cup, has evolved over a century, and LDC’s deep-rooted commitment to helping shape a sustainable coffee industry.
IN THE FIELD | OCT 16, 2023
Agronomy: Cultivating a Sustainable Food Future
As we mark World Food Day, we turn our attention to the unsung heroes of the agricultural world: agronomists. These dedicated professionals work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to ensure a better, more sustainable future for our global food system by advancing more sustainable farming practices in the field.
IN THE FIELD | SEP 5, 2023
Growing Green With Data on the Path to a Sustainable Future
Earth Overshoot Day (EOD) marks the day when the world’s population has exhausted…