Company profile
L.D.C. S.A. is a prominent French agri-food group that specializes in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of poultry and a wide array of prepared food products, operating both domestically and internationally. The company's vertically integrated operations encompass the entire value chain, from the hatching, rearing, and breeding stages through to the processing and slaughter of various livestock, including poultry (such as turkey, duck, and geese), pork, beef, rabbit, and veal. Additionally, L.D.C. S.A. manages a comprehensive egg business, covering everything from production and sorting to packaging and sales, and supplies grain to the milling industry. Beyond its core meat and egg activities, the company diversifies its offerings with an extensive range of fresh and frozen convenience foods. These include prepared meals, pizzas, pancakes, biscuits, a variety of international dishes, and sandwiches. Its product lines further extend to patisserie items like cakes and pies, savory quiches, and various cold meats. These diverse products are brought to market under a portfolio of well-recognized brands, including Le Gaulois, Maître CoQ, Loué, Marie, Poule & Toque, Nature & Respect, Drosed, Goldenfood, and Doux. Established in 1968, L.D.C. S.A. is headquartered in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France.
- CEO
- Philippe Gelin
- Employees
- 21,780
- IPO date
- 27 Nov 1995
- ISIN
- FR001400SF56
