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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

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Opinion
Environment

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…
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Opinion
Environment

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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Opinion
Environment

Reducing food waste vs. dietary change: which matters more for the planet?

Reducing food waste and shifting diets both cut emissions. But which matters more—and how can we do both without feeling overwhelmed?
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Opinion
Environment

Are vegans really destroying the planet with avocados?

Avocados have real environmental costs — but they are far lower than beef. The singling out of vegans for avocado consumption does not hold up to scrutiny.
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Opinion
Health

Why milk’s protein casein isn’t ‘one of the strongest promoters of cancer’?

A viral Plant Based News clip incorrectly claims casein, the main protein in milk, is ‘one of the strongest promoters of cancer’, despite the opposing scientific evidence.
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Dark chocolate, cocoa beans and laboratory glassware on slate, illustrating lab-grown chocolate
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Opinion
Nutrition

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.
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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

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.
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Opinion
Environment

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.
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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?
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