A closer look at sustainability" reflects how we approach sustainability at Ardo: by exploring deeply, understanding what is changing around us, and acting with purpose and impact.
By daring to focus, we commit to deeper transformation, stronger collaboration and measurable progress across our entire value chain.
Ardo Corporate Sustainability Report 2025
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Our purpose: growing food responsibly
At Ardo, our mission is to create impact in two directions. On the one hand, we contribute to a healthier, more plant-based food system by supplying the world with fresh frozen vegetables, herbs, and fruit. On the other hand, we continuously zoom in on how we grow, source and produce our products, to reduce our environmental impact as much as possible, with future generations in mind.
What makes plant-based frozen products sustainable
Fresh frozen vegetables, herbs, and fruit have a wide range of benefits that support a more sustainable diet. By taking a closer look at how they are grown, processed and used, their value becomes even more visible.
Grown in season
We grow our vegetables, herbs, and fruit in their natural season. Crops grow at the right conditions and location, using less water and energy, which helps reduce environmental impact.
Less food waste
Our products are pre-washed and pre-cut, and residual vegetable waste from processing is valorised wherever possible. This means the weight you buy is the weight that actually ends up on your plate. In addition, studies show that frozen vegetables can lead to more than 80%(1) less waste at retail level and a further 20–40% reduction at consumer level.
Packed full of vitamins
The nutritional value of vegetables, herbs, and fruit starts to fall straight after they’re harvested. At Ardo, they are frozen in factories close to the fields in the country of origin, immediately after harvesting, so they retain their maximum nutritional value.
Cost-effective, all year round
Fresh frozen products help kitchens work more efficiently by significantly reducing preparation time in the kitchen. This helps optimise labour and operational costs while allowing chefs to serve vegetables, herbs, and fruit day in, day out, regardless of the season.
Convenience in the kitchen
As our products are pre-washed and pre-cut, preparation becomes quick and convenient. They are also easy to portion, allowing chefs to take exactly what they need while ensuring consistent quality in recipes and a smoother workflow in the kitchen.