The European frozen food company is continuing to make progress in many areas including protecting fish stocks
Nomad’s fifth annual sustainability report, which covers the period January to December 2021, reveals that the company is reaching new milestones in a number of important areas such as nutrition and sourcing.
“The global momentum for climate action has never been stronger and I am incredibly proud of the progress we are making across the Nomad Foods business,” said Stéfan Descheemaeker, CEO, Nomad Foods.
“At a time when many consumers are facing higher food and energy bills, we are also committed to providing them with great tasting, high quality, nutritious and sustainably sourced frozen food, at a price that is affordable.”
Championing sustainability
The company was also included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index for the first time in 2021, listed in the top 14 percentile globally and as one of the top four companies in Europe within the food products industry group.
In addition, last year more than two million new households tried Nomad Foods’ meat-free Green Cuisine range, which remains the fastest growing frozen meat-free brand in Europe.
The range continues to champion plant-based versions of family favourites with successful launches of products such as Fishless Fingers and Chicken-Free Nuggets.
Since co-founding the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) over 20 years ago, Nomad Foods has led the way in protecting fish stocks for future generations.
Now it reports that 98% of the fish and seafood sourced for its brands now holds MSC or Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification. That figure puts the company very close to achieving one of its main sustainability goals to have 100% of its fish and seafood sourced from sustainable fishing and responsible farming by the end of 2025.
In addition, iglo Portugal, Findus Nordic and iglo Belgium portfolios are all on track to become 100% MSC or ASC certified by summer 2022.
