Ardo CSR rapport 2024 - Flipbook - Page 7
We
We are Ardo
Ardo
The path to a more
sustainable food system
Minimal environmental
impact
Agronomy
MIMOSA+
2. Ardo’s history
Sustainability in our DNA
Ardo’s history traces back to the pioneering
spirit of two visionary brothers: Edouard
Food safety, quality
and innovation
Respect for
our employees
Relationship with
our stakeholders
From family farm to industry leader
1960s
2014
2017
2024
Agricultural
roots
Family
merger
Expansion
in Americas
Sustainability
leadership
Haspeslagh (Ardo), who initiated vegetable
cultivation at the family farm in Ardooie and
Arrival of The Nest as
minority shareholder
his brother Richard Haspeslagh (Dujardin), who
started a parallel journey in Koolskamp.
Haspeslagh family
Edouard Haspeslagh
Ardo + Dujardin
ArdoVLM + Americas
In 2014, the Haspeslagh family united, paving
Richard Haspeslagh
the way for the formation of Ardo as we know
Throughout our history, we have always been committed
it today. Just three years later, Ardo achieved
to sustainability, as we have a strong belief that we need a
a significant milestone with the acquisition of
healthy planet to provide us with healthy food. ‘We preserve
VLM Foods, marking our entry into the United
nature's gifts’ has been our tagline for many years, and we take
States and Canada and expanding our portfolio
it seriously. Freezing vegetables, herbs, and fruit preserves
of local markets.
them for later consumption. For Ardo, it goes further than
that. We want to limit the impact our operations have on the
The Nest (TNFO), the family office of Els Thermote’s family,
environment. By doing so, we will help guarantee our planet's
joined Ardo as a minority shareholder in 2024. With the
survival for many generations to come.
involvement of the Thermote family and a more active role for
the third generation of the Haspeslagh family, we are combining
Within this context, Ardo introduced the ‘MIMOSA+ programme’,
stability with strong ambition. Together, we will drive Ardo’s
emphasising Minimum Impact, Maximum Output and
continued growth as the sustainable frontrunner in the industry.
Sustainable Agriculture. This programme enables us to take
Today, Ardo extends its reach to over 100 countries worldwide,
further steps in making our crops more resilient to changing
establishing itself as a worldwide leader in the production of
climate conditions, whilst minimising the carbon footprint of
fresh frozen vegetables, herbs, and fruit.
the growing of our crops.
“We are delighted to partner with the Haspeslagh
family and the whole team at Ardo to continue
building the leader in sustainable, healthy food.
The vision of The Nest blends in with Ardo’s vision.
We have a shared belief, focus and expertise that
provides the perfect foundation for a long-term
collaboration. We love the company’s relentless
search for and implementation of initiatives that
push the needle for a more people and planet
friendly food production.”
Els Thermote The Nest
7
Sustainability
statements
