Ardo CSR rapport 2023 - Flipbook - Page 60
We are Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
Relationship with
our stakeholders
Good governance
3. Constantly innovating our food offering
In our pursuit of innovation, we are actively shaping a sustainable,
plant-based future for our product offerings. This commitment
involves optimising raw material usage to minimise food waste and
promoting vegetarian and plant-based alternatives across our portfolio.
We are dedicated to reducing food waste by
As part of our sustainable innovation journey,
repurposing product and side streams that would
we are discontinuing the use of fish and meat
typically go to waste. For instance, broccoli stalks
products in our factories, opting for vegetarian
are equally nutritious and delicious as the florets.
alternatives and plant-based choices like Brussels
Using them as part of our core raw materials
sprouts with red beet 'bacon'. Currently, 99% of
and dicing them for use in our broccoli products,
our sold products are vegetarian and we aim to
would save a substantial amount of food waste.
achieve a 100% vegetarian product portfolio by
“We have embarked on a journey of innovation, guiding our
product portfolio towards a more sustainable, plant-based
future. Sustainability is a cornerstone of our innovation
strategy and we are continuously increasing our efforts to
enhance the sustainability of our product offerings.
Ardo offers a complete range of essential components,
including vegetables, fruit, carbohydrates and pulses,
to create a well-balanced, plant-based meal.”
William Burton Portfolio & NPD Director
2025.
Feeding the growing global population while
respecting planetary boundaries requires a dietary
shift towards healthy, plant-based diets by 2050.
It is our ambition to support this transition with
our plant-based product portfolio.
Embracing healthier options, such as fruit,
vegetables and pulses not only benefits the
environment but also promises significant health
advantages for our consumers.
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Our red beet 'bacon' innovation
