Groupe LDC poultry and catering products

Groupe LDC (Lambert Dodard Chancereul) is a premier European leader in the agri-food sector, specifically specializing in poultry processing and the production of fresh and frozen ready meals. Founded in 1968 through the merger of the Lambert and Dodard-Chancereul family businesses in Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France, the group has grown from a regional slaughterhouse into an international powerhouse.

Today, Groupe LDC operates over 100 production sites across Europe. While its manufacturing core remains in France, it has established a significant industrial presence in Poland, Hungary, Belgium, and the United Kingdom through strategic acquisitions. The brand portfolio includes household names such as Le Gaulois, Maître CoQ, Loué, and Marie. The company maintains a strong commitment to local production, often emphasizing that its poultry is 'hatched, reared, and prepared' within the country of sale to ensure traceability and quality.