Ardo Wrapped 2025

If 2025 taught us anything, it is that the food industry never stands still. This year was not just about launching new products; it was about finding smarter ways to feed a changing world. From award-winning plant-based dishes to practical solutions for food waste, here is how we moved forward together.

We presented our first Ardo Culinary Report, a comprehensive guide designed to support chefs with the latest food trends, challenges, and solutions.

Plant-based

In 2025, we clearly saw that plant-based food is here to stay. As Ardo, we’re uniquely equipped to lead the way. We were incredibly proud to see our Spinach Mediterranea recognised at the British Frozen Food Awards (BFFF) and and Creamy Spinach at the Innovation Award at Horecatel (Belgium).

We also celebrated our first nomination for the Food on the Go Awards (Denmark). While we didn't take home the trophy, the experience offered valuable insights and motivation to keep pushing boundaries. It validates our belief that plant-based eating is no longer just a trend, but a culinary standard where flavour is king.

Ardo Vegetable lasagna with Creamy spinach

Ardo spinach mediterranea BFF awards 2025

Ardo Conchiglie with spinach foglia and ricotta

Convenience

With professional kitchens facing labour shortages and high pressure, "convenience" has taken on a new meaning: operational resilience.

Our rollout of ready-to-eat salad concepts, including the launch of four new Insalata products, gave chefs the speed they needed without sacrificing on flavour and presentation. It proved that the right frozen solutions can be the secret weapon for efficiency in a busy service.

Grilled Halloumi with Olympia Salad & Herbs recipe

Eldorado salad with prawns alla Mexicana recipe

Insalatas del mundo at Gault & Millau Catering Event

At last year’s Gault & Millau Catering Event in Belgium, the Ardo Belux team offered participants the chance to try our Insalatas del Mundo and the visitors were delighted by their taste, variety, and ready-to-use convenience.

These innovative salads make it simple to serve dishes that are both modern and full of character, perfectly suited for today’s culinary trends.

Sustainability

Perhaps our most impactful shift in 2025 was the continued success of our broccoli cuts. By utilising the full vegetable, including the delicious, crunchy stem, we helped our customers reduce food waste while stabilising costs.

We are also proud to have received the Changemaker Award, a testament to how reducing our ecological footprint can go hand-in-hand with a better total cost of ownership.

Ardo & MIMOSA+ won the Audience Changemakers Award! 🌍🏆

We're excited to announce that Ardo has won the Audience Award at the Changemakers Awards! This initiative is led by De Tijd, L’Echo, and BNP Paribas Fortis, celebrating Belgian companies that drive real impact through innovation and sustainability.

26 March 2025

Press releases, Corporate updates

Ardo's Commitment to Regenerative Agriculture: Promoting Sustainability in Farming in collaboration with our farmers

8 July 2024

Sustainability

Ardo sustainable agriculture Let's meet in the field NL

What does sustainability mean to Ardo?

25 September 2023

Sustainability

We put the world on your plate

Consumer curiosity did not slow down this year. We focused on bringing global flavours directly to the menu. Through innovations like our Chop Suey and Corn Ribs, we helped menus travel the world.

We also see chefs using our herb mixes to bring the world to the plate: an easy, delicious and cost-conscious way to add global flavours and creativity to their dishes without compromising on quality.

Chop suey mix

Corn ribs

We stayed connected

Beyond the products, 2025 was defined by reconnection. We strengthened our teams through internal events and met you, our partners, at trade fairs across the globe—from Anuga (Germany) to Den bla planet (Denmark).

Looking ahead

As we look to 2026, we are keeping a close eye on the health-conscious consumer. Organic is gaining popularity, and we are responding with expanded organic fruit and vegetable mixes.

Looking forward to a year of good collaboration, flavour, and sustainability.

Organic range