Back to experts

Back to advisory board

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.

Articles featuring

Matt Unerman

Do mussles and clams feel pain? The sentience, uncertainty and environmental case for bivalves

Current neuroscience suggests mussels and clams likely lack the capacity to feel pain. Here's the evidence and what it means for vegans and pescatarians.

Politics Of Food

Amsterdam bans meat advertising: first capital city to restrict meat ads (2026)

Amsterdam becomes the first capital city to ban meat advertising in public spaces from May 2026, benefiting the planet, people, and animals.

Can CBD supplements cause liver damage in healthy adults?

Evidence found that 5.6% of healthy adults taking moderate CBD doses experienced elevated liver enzymes, raising concerns about unregulated CBD supplements

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.

No items found.

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?

Ready to take action?

Get the latest articles

You're all set! We've added you to our newsletter.

Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.

Follow Us

Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions © 2024