Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) is a global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, founded in 1851. The company operates across the entire agriculture and food value chain, with activities spanning origination, processing, and distribution. LDC handles commodities such as grains, oilseeds, coffee, sugar, and cotton, and serves both the food and beverage industries. With a presence in over 100 countries, LDC employs approximately 18, 000 people worldwide. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, driving the development of food and agriculture solutions to address global challenges such as the protein gap.