Stories

Positive news from the fields: finally rain in the North and sun in the South

After a very wet winter and an unusually dry start to april, water reserves across our fields are full and sowings got underway early under optimal conditions. despite some crop-specific constraints, we expect to bridge smoothly into next season.

Since 1 September 2024, Sabine Sagaert has been at the helm of Ardo as its CEO. We sat down with her to hear more about her first impressions, future plans, and her vision for the company.

After a rainy 2024, we were pleased to have dry weather in the north since mid-October 2024. Despite some delays, we see that constraints for several crops are decreasing and expect to bridge the connection to next season. Regardless, conditions may vary depending on specific crops or quality or cut size requirements.

Ardo has been recognized as a Great Place to Work! This means that we foster a culture of trust, respect and cooperation. Find out how our employees experience this and what this certification means to us. #GreatPlaceToWork

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.

Imagine orchestrating a symphony where each note is a fresh ingredient from across the globe, and the audience's demand sets the tempo. Welcome to the heart of Ardo's supply chain, where the push of our local production meets the pull of global market demand in a dance of precision and agility.

Join renowned vegan chef Pieter-Jan Lint in a transformative vegan masterclass that redefines plant-based cuisine for commercial kitchens. Discover innovative techniques and sustainable practices to elevate your culinary skills with practical, hands-on demos.

François Smits has been Sales Manager within Food Industry at Ardo for five years, and Marco Bom has been Agronomy Manager at Ardo Netherlands since 2018. Ardo spoke to them about climate change, the crucial interaction between sales and agro, and how Ardo continues to invest in quality through all the challenges.

After several extremely wet months, June finally brought some relief to the northern regions. Although the weather remained slightly cooler and less sunny than usual, precipitation levels were around average. Fortunately, the last week of June saw a shift toward warmer and sunnier conditions, continuing into July.

With firm roots in Ardooie, Belgium, and branches all over the world – to supply its ever-growing global market with high quality fresh frozen vegetables, herbs and fruits, Ardo has expanded its operations accordingly. As customers prefer to be served in their own language, preferably by someone with local expertise, Ardo's Customer Excellence team has also developed to serve these different markets. But how do you maintain uniformity in a team consisting of different nationalities? And how do you ensure smooth cooperation between all branches? Our Customer Excellence team explains.