A trio of value-added frozen spinach innovations was among a number of new products showcased by the Ardo Group during the SIAL trade fair in Paris, France, October 19-23, where its international team welcomed visitors to Stand P180 in Hall 5A.
On the menu is Spinach Mediterranea, a seasoned vegetable mix featuring spinach, cherry tomatoes, grilled red and yellow peppers, grilled onions and herbs. The combination is ideal for preparing pasta, risotto and oven dishes, or as a side dish for a tasty side with fish or meat. Distribution is in 1.0kg polybags.
Also in the spotlight will be Spinach “Foglia.” Ardo stacks young spinach leaves on top of each other to better retain the texture and taste of this offering. Easy to portion (50g portions), the high-quality product comes in 2.5kg polybags.
Creamy Spinach is presented as classic creamed spinach prepared in a more sustainable way with a flavorsome vegan cream sauce. Completely plant-based, the versatile product is ideal for all kinds of recipes including stuffed portobello and vegan lasagna, or served as a tasty meal component. It’s suitable for vegans and flexitarians, as well as consumers with lactose intolerance or gluten allergies. Easy to portion, the high-quality product comes in 1.0kg polybags.
Headquartered at Ardooie, in the West Flanders province of Belgium, Ardo’s extensive range of fresh-frozen offerings available to retailers, foodservice operators and industrial further processors includes fruits, herbs and pulses as well as vegetables. Employing approximately 3,300 people, the company has 17 production, packing and distribution sites in eight countries located from north to south and east to west in Europe’s most fertile crop growing regions. Volume last year reached 947,000 tons and sales amounted to €1.4 billion. Exports were shipped to more than 100 countries.
Quality and sustainability are uppermost in Ardo’s operations. The company employs more than 60 agronomists and 148 technicians who work 24/7 to ensure that all products shipped are of the highest standard and fully meet customer specifications.
With sales offices in Europe, the Americas and beyond, there’s always someone from the Ardo team close by to address client requirements. The company’s “glocal” approach assures that it can react more efficiently and anticipate quickly-developing needs and wants.
