L.D.C. S.A. Overview
Pro stress-test →L.D.C. is the French leader in the production, packaging, and marketing of poultry products. The group's products are mainly sold under the Le Gaulois and Loué brands. The company operates across Europe with significant scale and diversified food processing capabilities.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Net sales break down by poultry products (84.6%) including cut, elaborated and labelled poultry, and catering products (14.7%) including foreign food, pizzas and meat pies. At the end of February 2025, LDC had 118 production sites located in Europe, with France accounting for 77.8% of net sales. The company maintains strong financial positioning with strategic expansion initiatives.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →L.D.C. is the French leader in poultry production with flagship brands Le Gaulois and Loué. Primary competitors in European poultry processing include larger international players like Groupe Doux, Euralis, and Cooperl. LDC differentiates through brand portfolio, vertical integration, and geographic diversification across Europe.
Industry Context
L.D.C. S.A. operates in Food Processing - Poultry & Meat Products.
Key facts
Founded: 1968 · Headquarters: Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France · Employees: 9,460 · Revenue: $6.3B · Market cap: $3.2B