{"id":192,"date":"2020-02-07T15:23:54","date_gmt":"2020-02-07T15:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/uy\/?page_id=192"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:08:16","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T16:08:16","slug":"business-lines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ldc.com\/uy\/en\/business-lines\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Lines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LDC operates eight business lines across the world. In Uruguay, we are active in one: Grains & Oilseeds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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LDC is a key player in grains and oilseeds, with a strong international presence in the world\u2019s major producing and consuming regions. We originate, transform and merchandize a large spectrum of grains and oilseeds products.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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We are among the world\u2019s top five merchandizers of wheat and corn, and are involved in approximately 11% of global oilseed flows.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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40 Major Markets<\/h3>\n \n
Relying on our ever-growing network, we deliver grains to all key destination markets, and oilseeds to over 40 major markets around the worldwide.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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120+ Assets<\/h3>\n \n
We operate strategic assets at key points of the value chain, including 20+ transport, 30+ processing and 70+ storage facilities.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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About Grains & Oilseeds<\/h2>\n

Grains are an indispensable source of food in many developing nations, and play an important role in diets around the world, providing vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, oils and protein.<\/p>\n

We source grain products \u2013 including wheat, corn, sorghum and barley \u2013 from all major producing areas. Through our ever-growing network of processing, storage and distribution facilities, we bring these products – as well as derivative products such as dried distillers grains and corn-based ethanol – to key consumer regions such as Africa, the Middle East and Asia.<\/p>\n

We also originate, process, store and merchandize a wide range of oilseeds \u2013 including soy, canola, sunflower, palm, cotton, peanut, camelina, cottonseeds, peanuts \u2013 and their derivatives, for global food, feed, energy and other industries.<\/p>\n

Meal from oilseeds is predominantly used as a protein ingredient in animal feeds. Soybean meal is the world\u2019s largest source of meal protein, accounting for more than 80% of the total according to the United States Department of Agriculture<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vegetable oils can be used to create biodiesel and other derivative products for industrial, specialty chemical, personal care, cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications.<\/p>\n

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Our Grains & Oilseeds Value Chain<\/h2>\n

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<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\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>Process & Refine<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/h2>

02<\/span>Process & Refine<\/h2>
\n 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.\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
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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>
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02<\/span>Process & Refine<\/h2>
\n 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.\n <\/div><\/div><\/div>
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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
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04<\/span>Research & Merchandize<\/h2>
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Our Strengths in Uruguay<\/h2>\n

In Uruguay, LDC’s Grains & Oilseeds platform merchandizes oilseeds, grains, fertilizers, agrochemicals and seeds.<\/p>\n

We are one of the country\u2019s leading exporters of grains and oilseeds, with extensive knowledge of both local and global markets, and a presence in key destinations around the world to which we export quality products from Uruguay.<\/p>\n

Our market share in seeds and fertilizers & inputs has grown rapidly thanks to the quality of our products, our excellent service and sales network, and our understanding of the needs of Uruguayan producers.<\/p>\n

Relying on our extensive network of strategically located assets in both the interior and in the main ports, our highly qualified commercial teams in the country work across the main agricultural areas. Providing product expertise and technical advice to producers, we build last ties by helping them make decisions that optimize their resources and enhance their production.<\/p>\n

With our\u00a0Macro Fertil, Macro Seed and Macro Protect brands, LDC offers producers the inputs they need to boost crop production, while promoting a more sustainable use of natural resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Diversifying Downstream<\/h2>\n

We market our own brands of refined soybean oil (Vila Velha<\/em>), cottonseed meal (Pagador<\/em>) and peanut meal (Mandubi<\/em>) in Brazil, and various edible oils under our Vibhor <\/em>brand in India, as well as three cooking oils to the Chinese business to business (B2B) market: Fu Bai Xiang,<\/em> Hong Fu Le <\/em>and Chef Fu<\/em>, the latter in partnership with leading e-commerce platform Meituan<\/em>, to reach the restaurant and catering sector.<\/p>\n

To complement our B2B line, we also launched our first high-end consumer cooking oil brand Mastergold <\/em>in China, addressing growing domestic demand for premium oils with nine types of edible oil, including grape seed, safflower seed, perilla seed and others.<\/p>\n

We continue to complement our core soy, vegetable oils, and grains merchandising business with other product lines, including biodiesel and ingredients like refined glycerin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Committed to Sustainability<\/h2>\n \n
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In addition to our strong merchandizing capabilities, growing product portfolio and reputation for reliability and integrity, our leading position in grains and oilseeds is also connected with our commitment to responsible sourcing, traceable supply chains and sustainable business practices globally.<\/p>\n

Increasing traceability in our palm and soy operations is central to our sustainability efforts, to encourage responsible land use and non-conversion of native vegetation for soy and palm cultivation.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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LDC Uruguay S.A.<\/h3>\n \n
Luis A. de Herrera 1248, Torre 3, Of. 1474
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