LDC expands plant-based portfolio with new Vitamin E launch at Food Ingredients China 2025
LDC is set to provide a wide range of high-quality, plant-based vitamin E solutions, including mixed tocopherols, acetate products, and succinate products
CHINA – Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, has introduced a new range of plant-based Vitamin E products at the 2025 Food Ingredients China exhibition.
This move consolidates its position in the plant-based ingredients sector and aligns with its strategy to diversify revenue streams through value-added products.
“In line with our strategic plans for revenue diversification through more value-added products and growth in downstream markets, this launch addresses demand from Chinese customers for nutritious, high-quality, and sustainably produced plant-based ingredients,” said Jerrity Chen, LDC’s Head of Region for North Asia.
According to Chen, the offering is poised to cater for the rapidly growing vitamin E market in China as consumers become more aware of vitamin E applications, for example, in food additives, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, as a functional ingredient with antioxidant and immunity-boosting properties.
LDC is set to provide a wide range of high-quality, plant-based vitamin E solutions, including mixed tocopherols, acetate products, and succinate products, catering to the needs of diverse applications.
Moreover, plant-based vitamin E offers significantly enhanced bioavailability compared to synthetic vitamin E compounds, leading to greater overall absorption and utilization efficiency.
Leveraging its research and development (R&D) and processing capabilities, LDC has also successfully developed other derivative products, such as lecithin, refined glycerin, pea protein, and specialty oils. These products are produced through its extensive origination network and modern processing facilities, including extraction and distillation units.
“The core competitiveness of plant-based ingredients lies in technological innovation and resource integration. We are therefore continually investing in research and providing one-stop services for our customers, from raw material sourcing to ingredient applications,” added Zhao Hong, LDC’s Head of Ingredients for North Asia.
In addition to plant-based vitamin E, LDC showcased an expanded food ingredients product line at the exhibition, addressing the increasing demand for plant-based ingredients in China.
This includes an extended lecithin product line offering a wider variety of sources and types, including powdered lecithin from non-GMO soy, sunflower, and rapeseed.
The launch comes after the agriculture giant reported net sales of US$50.6 billion for the year ending December 31, 2024, maintaining stability amid ongoing geopolitical and climate challenges.
Despite ongoing challenges, the company reported segment operating results of US$2.35 billion and EBITDA of US$1.88 billion.
In 2024, LDC significantly increased its capital expenditure to US$1.01 billion, up from US$636 million in 2023, focusing on organic growth and strategic acquisitions. Key developments included expanding oilseed processing capacity in the United States and Canada, constructing a pea protein production plant in Canada, and investing in logistics facilities across South America.
The company also completed two strategic acquisitions: Companhia Cacique de Café Solúvel, bolstering its global soluble coffee business, and Namoi Cotton Limited, Australia’s largest cotton ginning company.
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