Nomad Foods, leading frozen food company and owner of brands including Birds Eye, Ledo, iglo, Findus and Frikom, on Wednesday (May 20) published its 2025 sustainability report, outlining latest progress against key commitments and targets.
The publication of the report follows Nomad Foods’ inclusion in the 2026 Dow Jones Best in Class Index Europe for the fifth consecutive year, highlighting the business’ commitment to driving sustainable change.
According to the report, by end of 2025, 99.9% of Nomad Foods’ sourced fish and seafood volumes were MSC- or ASC-certified, growing from 99.6% in 2024. As a result, the proportion of sales volume that was MSC- or ASC-eco-labelled also increased, from 99.3% in 2024 to 99.9% in 2025.
In 2025, 97% of sourced vegetables, potatoes, fruit and fresh herbs receiving a score of silver or gold on the SAI Farm Sustainability Assessment (FSA)2, up 2.1% from 2024. In East Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire, England, UK, 100% of Birds Eye pea growers now hold FSA Silver or Gold status.
All fourteen of Nomad Foods’ legacy factories have transitioned to 100% renewable energy. Building on its 2025 progress, Nomad Foods confirmed that the SBTi has validated its 2050 net-zero target and approved renewed science-based greenhouse gas reduction targets across its operations and supply chain.
In the last decade, the business has reduced edible food waste as a proportion of food production by 27.7%, compared with a 2015 baseline, supporting its commitment to halve food waste by 2030.
95.1% of consumer packaging was recyclable in 2025.
In 2025, 95.9% of branded net sales came from Healthier Meal Choices (HMCs). 99.9% of its branded portfolio is now free from artificial flavour, colourants and taste enhancers.
David Pettet, Head of Sustainability at Nomad Foods, said, “Our performance in 2025 reflects a strong focus on execution across the business, and highlights the importance of embedding sustainability into everyday decision‑making.
"The progress detailed in our 2025 sustainability report is the result of close collaboration across teams, supported by clear targets, robust data and transparent reporting, underpinned by the goodness of frozen food. This delivery‑led approach ensures our commitments translate into tangible outcomes across our value chain and makes a positive impact on wider society.”
Dominic Brisby, Nomad Foods’ Chief Executive Officer, said, “In my first few months as CEO, I’ve been impressed by the ambition of Nomad Foods’ sustainability commitments. Our progress reinforces the critical role of frozen food in building a more resilient and sustainable food system, demonstrating how it is helping to drive meaningful transformation across the industry.”