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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

'Battery cows' in Britain: the hidden welfare and pollution crisis inside UK dairy

A major investigation by the Bureau of Investigative Journalism has found UK battery cow dairy farms have more than doubled since 2015, reaching nearly 180 sites. We examine what's driving the rise, who's profiting, and what it means for cows, rivers, and your milk.

Dark chocolate, cocoa beans and laboratory glassware on slate, illustrating lab-grown chocolate

Why you shouldn't be scared of "poisonous" lab-grown chocolate

Influencer's are claiming that lab-grown chocolate is "poison", but the evidence paints the opposite picture.

Politics Of Food

EU subsidies give beef 580x more money than legumes; new report’s shocking statistics

A major new report from Foodrise reveals that EU farming subsidies give 77% of CAP funding to meat and dairy — 580 times more than legumes.

Chicken gassing in the UK: the ‘humane’ slaughter method hidden in plain sight

Most people have no idea how chickens are ‘humanely’ stunned and killed. Recent UK government data shows CO2 gas is overwhelmingly the industry standard

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Dark chocolate, cocoa beans and laboratory glassware on slate, illustrating lab-grown chocolate

Why you shouldn't be scared of "poisonous" lab-grown chocolate

Influencer's are claiming that lab-grown chocolate is "poison", but the evidence paints the opposite picture.

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.

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

Milk contains somatic cells, not pus — but that distinction matters. Here's what's actually in your milk and what the evidence says about its safety.

No, avocados are not worse for the environment than ‘local meat’

When a politician claimed avocados harm the planet more than local meat, we checked the data. The science tells a very different story.

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.

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?

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