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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

Forced monkey labour on coconut farms: what you need to know and how to shop ethically

Monkeys are routinely used to harvest coconuts on Thai farms under conditions animal welfare groups describe as cruel. Here's how to identify ethical…

Cut your pet’s carbon paw print: The benefits of sustainable, animal-free pet food

Could your dog or cat be healthier on a plant-based diet? It's becoming increasingly apparent that they can, and more pet owner are making the switch.

Should you eat broccoli stalks? Rethinking food waste, one stem at a time

Broccoli stalks are as nutritious as the florets and most people throw them away. Here's what eating the whole vegetable means for nutrition and food…

Cows won’t cool the planet – and saying they can misses the point

Can cows really cool the planet by producing less methane? No, warming something less isn't the same as making something colder.

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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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