Luckin Coffee forms joint venture with Louis Dreyfus tapping into the juice market

September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 Food Business Africa

CHINA – Luckin Coffee, a Chinese chain of coffee shops start-up has signed an agreement with Dutch-headquartered agricultural goods producer and seller Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) to form a joint venture and develop Luckin Juice […]

Louis Dreyfus’ report underpins sustainable practices and partner engagement

June 18, 2019June 18, 2019 Food Business Africa

NETHERLANDS – Louis Dreyfus Co. (LDC) has published its 2018 Sustainability report highlighting its commitment to sustainable practices and the depth of partner engagement across its operations. As part of the efforts to set a […]

Louis Dreyfus gets US$750m loan to pursue sustainability ambitions

May 30, 2019May 30, 2019 Food Business Africa

NETHERLANDS – Global food processing and agricultural merchant, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has announced the renewal of its US$750 million revolving credit facility (RCF) in North America, linked to the company sustainability efforts. The loan […]

Louis Dreyfus joint venture breaks ground on new aquafeed mill in China

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 Food Business Africa

CHINA – Louis Dreyfus Company B.V., through a joint venture with Guangdong HAID Group has started construction of a new aquafeed mill in Tianjin, China. The new mill will be built and operated by their […]

Louis Dreyfus to invest in Malaysian poultry and food firm Leong Hup

April 27, 2019April 27, 2019 Food Business Africa

ASIA – Leading agribusiness merchant, Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has announced that it will invest in Malaysian poultry and livestock feed company, Leong Hup International (LHI) ahead of planned initial public offering. LDC said the […]

Louis Dreyfus makes senior leadership changes, appoints new Grains head

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 Food Business Africa

NETHERLANDS – Louis Dreyfus Company has appointed Anthony Tancredi as head of its Grains Platform, effective immediately as it gears up for a new phase of growth. Tancredi succeeds Adrian Isman, joining LDC’s senior leadership […]

Louis Dreyfus to exit dairy business as part of strategic focus

January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 Food Business Africa

NETHERLANDS – The global agri-merchant firm, Louis Dreyfus Company B.V. has announced decision to exit its dairy business by mid-2019 as part of strategy to focus on core business operations. As one of the leaders […]

Louis Dreyfus appoints Kristen Eshak head of Food Innovation and Downstream

January 5, 2019January 5, 2019 Food Business Africa

NETHERLANDS – The global agricultural and food merchant company, Louis Dreyfus has appointed Kristen Eshak Weldon as head of Food Innovation and Downstream strategy, effective January 1, 2019 and reports to Chief Executive Officer, Ian […]

ADM, Bunge, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus partner to put grain trade on blockchain

October 27, 2018 Food Business Africa

USA – World’s largest agribusiness companies Archer Daniels Midland Company, Bunge Limited, Cargill Incorporated and Louis Dreyfus Company are looking for a platform to increase transparency and efficiency in global grain trading using blockchain technology. […]