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Toepfer International

German commodity trading firm

Toepfer International (Alfred C. Toepfer International G.m.b.H.) was a German-based commodity trading firm. Founded by Alfred Toepfer in 1919, it was based in Hamburg, Germany. The company did most of the grain trading for the global food and agribusiness corporation Archer Daniels Midland, which owned 80% of its stock.2 It ceased to exist in 2014.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1919Founded1
  • HeadquartersHamburg1
  • Websitewww.toepfer.com
  • Legal formGesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung1

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Toepfer International (Alfred C. Toepfer International G.m.b.H.) was a German-based commodity trading firm.2

The story

Founded by Alfred Toepfer in 1919.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 2014Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1919Founded Founded1

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