Global Highlights

LDC is a global leader in raw and refined sugar origination, merchandizing and marketing, and among the largest sugar refiners and distributors in the US

Top 4

We are one of the world’s top 4 sugar merchandizers, transporting and marketing raw and white sugar to key consumer markets

Worldwide Assets

Our facilities include three processing assets in China and the US, and a storage site in Russia

Bonsucro-certified

We supply customers in the EU, US and Canada with Bonsucro-certified sugar

Our Strengths in the US

LDC is known as one of the most reliable sources of market intelligence, thanks to our strong research on trade flows and perceptive futures analysis.

Originating sugar mainly from Brazil, Thailand and Central America, we are among the largest sugar refiners and distributors in the US, where we have consolidated our position through the acquisition in 2012 of Imperial Sugar Company (ISC), a leading US sugar refiner, and its brands.

 

Imperial Sugar Company

As a wholly-owned subsidiary of LDC, ISC manufactures and markets pure cane sugar and specialty sweeteners, and carries out sucrose-based research and new product development.

Producing only the finest quality sugar and specialty sweeteners for consumers, retailers, food service distributors, food manufacturers, private label customers, culinary professionals and specialty markets, ISC offers a variety of formats, packaging, price points and customization options to meet customer needs, including non-GMO, OU Kosher Certified, Halal Certified and gluten-free products.

From off-the-shelf solutions to custom formulations, we help our customers to simplify the manufacturing process, enhance products and improve profitability and productivity.

Leveraging our strategically located origination, processing and logistic capabilities and best-in-class risk management solutions, we accelerate time to market, secure cost efficiencies and create synergies at every step of the process, while complying with the highest standards of food safety and quality controls.

Our Sugar Value Chain

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

01Originate & Produce

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

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

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

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

05Customize & Distribute

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

01Originate & Produce

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

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

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

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

05Customize & Distribute

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

Committed to Sustainability

We support Bonsucro’s efforts to increase the adoption of its standards and practices for the responsible production of sugar.

All relevant LDC facilities and trading entities are Bonsucro-certified and, since we do not grow sugar ourselves, we take steps to promote the organization to our suppliers and to merchandize Bonsucro-certified sugar wherever possible.

In 2019, we were able to supply customers in the US with Bonsucro-certified sugar. In the same year, we introduced a new water-saving decolorization process at our Imperial Sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, GA.