The Nomad Foods Podcast

How can Europe build a more resilient food system in an increasingly volatile world?   In this episode of the Nomad Foods Podcast, host Oliver Thomas sits down with food security expert Chris Hegadorn to explore the growing pressures facing global food supply chains, from climate change and geopolitical instability to inflation and food waste. Drawing on decades of experience in international poli...

In this episode of the Nomad Foods Podcast, host Oliver Thomas is joined by Shane Brennan, Senior Vice President of Global Policy, Projects & Partnerships at the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA), to unpack the infrastructure underpinning modern food systems.   They explore how the cold chain supports food security, quality and affordability, how it has held up through COVID, Brexit, current g...

In this episode of the Nomad Foods Podcast, Oliver Thomas sits down with Tom Wakeman, Insight Director at IGD, to unpack the rapid rise of GLP‑1 medications and their growing impact on the global food landscape. Tom explains what GLP‑1 drugs are, why adoption has accelerated, and how they’re already reshaping consumer behaviour - from calorie intake and snacking habits, to retailer choice and prod...

As 2025 draws to a close, Nomad Foods' Head of Culinary, Mark Schomberg, joins us to share his insights on the future of frozen food and his top festive cooking tips. From bold global flavours shaping next year’s supermarket shelves to clever ways frozen can save time during the holidays, this episode is packed with inspiration for foodies and home cooks alike. Tune in for trends, tips, and a litt...

In this episode of the Nomad Foods Podcast, Oliver Thomas, Head of Corporate Affairs at Nomad Foods, sits down with three global leaders in the frozen food industry: Alison Bodor (President & CEO, American Frozen Food Institute), Rupert Ashby (Chief Executive, British Frozen Food Federation), and Sabine Eichner (Managing Director, Deutches Tiefkühlinstitut [German Frozen Food Institute]).   Fr...

In episode four of The Nomad Foods Podcast, we dive into the world of Sustainability following release of Nomad Foods’ latest Sustainability Report – Appetite for a Better World.   Oliver Thomas, Head of Corporate Affairs at Nomad Foods, is joined by David Pettet, Nomad’s Head of Sustainability and Mike Barry, co-founder of Planeatry Alliance. Together they explore how food brands, value chains, a...

In episode three of The Nomad Foods Podcast we dive into Frozen in Focus – Nomad Foods’ inaugural report looking at the role that frozen food (and the freezer) plays in consumers’ lives in 2025. Oliver Thomas, Head of Corporate Affairs at Nomad Foods, is joined by Steve Challouma, Nomad’s Chief Marketing Officer and Alex Hardy, Director of Consumer & Market Insights and Analytics at Nomad Food...

In episode two of The Nomad Foods Podcast, we sit down with Bo Dohmen, Senior Nutrition & Health Manager at FoodDrinkEurope and Lauren Woodley, Head of Nutrition & Sensory Science at Nomad Foods to dive into the key trends and topics surrounding health and nutrition across Europe, how they shape public policy and what it all means for the consumer. Don’t forget to hit the follow or subscri...

In Episode One of The Nomad Foods Podcast, we sit down with our CEO, Stefan Descheemaeker, to look back at the first 10 years of the business. Find out why Nomad Foods has recently launched a new Vision & Purpose, plus hear in-depth discussions on the health, quality, and sustainability benefits of frozen food. Listen to expert insight from an industry leading figure on why the future is excit...

This brand new podcast series is brought to you by Nomad Foods, one of the world’s leading frozen food companies and proud owner of brands such as Birds Eye, iglo, Findus, Ledo & Frikom. In this series, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the world of frozen food, talking with industry experts and company insiders to understand the initiatives, the products, and the people taking frozen to the ne...