Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading global merchant and processor of agricultural goods, introduced its new plant-based Vitamin E products and an expanded food ingredients product line at the 2025 Food Ingredients China exhibition, consolidating its presence in the plant-based ingredients space.
“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. This includes 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,” said Jerrity Chen, LDC’s Head of Region for North Asia.
LDC is set to provide a wide range of high-quality, plant-based vitamin E solutions such as mixed tocopherols, acetate products, succinate products, and more, catering to the needs of diverse applications. Moreover, plant-based vitamin E offers significantly enhanced bioavailability in comparison to synthetic vitamin E compounds, leading to greater overall absorption and utilization efficiency.
Leveraging its R&D and processing capabilities, the Group also successfully developed other derivative products, including lecithin, refined glycerin, pea protein and specialty oils, produced thanks to its extensive origination network and modern processing facilities, including for extraction and distillation.
“The core competitiveness of plant-based ingredients lies in technological innovation and resource integration,” added Zhao Hong, LDC’s Head of Ingredients for North Asia. “We are therefore continually investing in research and providing one-stop services for our customers, from raw material sourcing to ingredient applications.”
In addition to plant-based vitamin E, LDC also showcased a variety of food ingredient products in its portfolio, addressing growing demand for plant-based ingredients in China. These include a lecithin product line that now offers a wider variety of sources and types, including powdered lecithin from non-GMO soy, sunflower and rapeseed.
