L.D.C. S.A. is a leading company engaged in the production, packaging, and marketing of poultry and processed food products primarily in France and internationally. The company’s main product portfolio includes fresh poultry, processed poultry products, ready-cooked dishes, pizzas, crepes, and other related food items. L.D.C. operates across various food segments including poultry, catering, and convenience foods, serving a broad range of consumer and industrial markets with a focus on quality and innovation. Founded in 1909, the company is headquartered in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France.
In recent developments, L.D.C. has strategically expanded its business through the acquisition of a majority interest in European Convenience Food GmbH, enhancing its presence in the convenience food sector as of late 2024. The company has also established a new Pulses business unit dedicated to the commercialization and merchandising of plant-based proteins such as yellow peas, chickpeas, red lentils, faba beans, and pigeon peas, aligning with sustainability trends and diversified protein sources. Additionally, in 2025, L.D.C. completed the acquisition of BASF’s Food and Health Performance Ingredients business, reinforcing its footprint in food ingredients and health-related products.
L.D.C. operates extensively across Europe and globally, with significant industrial investments and innovation efforts including new processing facilities for oilseeds in North America and expanded grain and oilseed origination capacity in South America. The company actively advances vertical integration within its agricultural supply chain to provide traceable, sustainable food, feed, and ingredient solutions to its customers worldwide. Leveraging a workforce of nearly 24,000 employees, L.D.C. continues to invest heavily in research and development, industrial infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives, ensuring strong operational performance in the global agricultural and food products industry.