Operations Lead, Founder Associate & Sustainability Campaigner

Matt Unerman

Matt Unerman is the Operations Lead, Founder Associate & Sustainability Campaigner for Foodfacts.org

Matt is a passionate advocate for sustainable food systems, dedicated to reimagining how we grow, consume, and value food. Combining expertise in sustainability, communication, and systems thinking, he empowers individuals and organizations to address the hidden challenges of the global food industry and discover practical solutions for a more equitable and ethical future. His experience working with leading food retailers and NGOs provides him with invaluable insights into the complexities of the food system.

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Matt Unerman

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Opinion
Health

Can CBD supplements cause liver damage in healthy adults?

A recent FDA trial found that 5.6% of healthy adults taking moderate CBD doses experienced elevated liver enzymes, raising important safety concerns about unregulated CBD supplements and the need for proper monitoring.
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Opinion
Food Systems

Why has meat become so expensive? Unpacking why plant-based protein could become the much cheaper option

For the first time in decades, meat is now often more expensive than plant-based meat alternatives. In this article, we unpack the reasons why.
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Opinion
Health

UK junk food advertising ban finally launches, but the fight is far from over

The UK's new junk food advertising ban takes effect, and whilst some are praising it, others are saying that it doesn't go far enough.
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Opinion
Ethics

Have you ever wondered about the life your Christmas turkey had?

This Christmas, it’s not just what’s on the plate that matters – it’s the untold story behind your turkey and the traditions we rarely stop to question.
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Opinion
Environment

Are plastic greenhouses in Spain caused by plant-based diets?

Blaming vegans for farmers growing food that everyone eats, is like blaming underwear models for shops selling underwear. It's a pants claim.
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Opinion
Health

No, your milk isn’t full of pus. But here’s what is in it

Many vegan organizations claim that milk is full of pus, but this claim mispresents the truth.
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Opinion
Food Systems

Perfectly imperfect: why choosing 'wonky' veg matters more than ever

Explore how accepting visually imperfect fruits and vegetables reduces waste, fights climate change, and reshapes consumer habits.
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Opinion
Environment

Can feed additives really fix the methane problem?

Feed additives have been regarded as the silver bullet to tackle methane emissions from cow farmers, but are they all they're cracked up to be?