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Nomad Foods Unveils 9th Annual Sustainability Report Showcasing Progress Through ‘Appetite for a Better World’

May 20, 2026

WOKING, England – 20 May 2026 – Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD), Europe’s leading frozen food company and owner of brands including Birds Eye, Ledo, iglo, Findus and Frikom, has today published its 2025 sustainability report, outlining latest progress against key commitments and targets. The report covers the period of January to December 2025.

‘Appetite for a Better World’, the company’s sustainability strategy, is built around three pillars – Better Sourcing, Better Nutrition and Better Operations – and is supported by timebound targets aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The publication of the report follows Nomad Foods’ inclusion in the 2026 Dow Jones Best in Class Index Europe for the fifth consecutive year1, highlighting the business’ commitment to driving sustainable change.

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.”

Report Highlights

Better Sourcing

  • 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.

Better Operations

  • For its legacy business3, Nomad Foods’ absolute Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions were reduced by 41.1% from an existing 2019 baseline, surpassing the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-approved target of a 25% reduction by 2025.
  • Due to lower production volumes than predicted in 2021, the business narrowly missed their intensity target, however still delivered an average reduction of 6.5% year-on-year.
  • 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 chain4.
  • 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.

Better Nutrition

  • In 2025, 95.9% of branded net sales came from Healthier Meal Choices (HMCs)5.
  • 99.9% of its branded portfolio is now free from artificial flavour, colourants and taste enhancers.

The 2025 Nomad Foods Sustainability Report can be accessed here: https://www.nomadfoods.com/appetite-for-a-better-world/sustainability-reports/

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Media Contacts:
Oliver Thomas,
Head of Corporate Affairs
oliver.thomas@nomadfoods.com

About Nomad Foods
Nomad Foods (NYSE: NOMD) is Europe’s leading frozen food company. The company's portfolio of iconic brands, which includes Birds Eye, Findus, iglo, Ledo and Frikom, have been a part of consumers' meals for generations, standing for great tasting food that is convenient, high quality and nutritious. Nomad Foods is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Additional information may be found at www.nomadfoods.com.

Editor's Note:

1 For more information see press release.

2 Defined as Nomad Foods suppliers (contracted, bulk and copack) that achieve FSA silver or above.

3 The Nomad Foods’ sustainability report covers all trading subsidiaries of Nomad Foods excluding the acquisition of its new business in the Adriatic region in late 2021 (except where specified). In the GHG emissions section of the report it reflects the reduction in emissions (absolute and intensity) for the Nomad Foods legacy business, as this is the business for which the SBTi target was set and which Nomad Foods has reported on in previous years. It does not include data from the latest acquisitions: Findus Switzerland and the Adriatics business.

4 For more information see press release.

5 Nomad Foods uses an externally verified Nutrient Profiling Tool (NPT) to assess the overall nutritional profile of products and determine whether they constitute a healthier meal choice (HMC). This tool is based on the UK Government Nutrient Profiling Model, which uses a scoring system to assess whether a product is non-High Fat, Salt or Sugar (non-HFSS). The Nomad Foods NPT assesses positive ingredients and nutrients, including fruit, vegetables, fibre and protein, as well as nutrients of public health concern such as sugar, salt and saturated fat. Any product not classified as a HMC is automatically challenged and may be rejected or redeveloped before launch.