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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
Ethics

Can slaughter ever be humane? A closer look at the industry standard

The industry claims humane slaughter is possible — but animal welfare researchers say evidence shows otherwise. Here's a critical look at the actual…
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FACT CHECK
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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FACT CHECK
Opinion
Food Systems

Food safety in peril: why cutting key committees puts millions at risk

Food Safety Committees have recently been disbanded by the White House. We explore what impact this will have on consumers.
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A stack of uncooked plant-based burger patties with plant-based sausages on parchment paper on a wooden board
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Opinion
Food Systems

Unpacking the shift: why consumers are moving away from plant-based meat

Plant-based meat sales have dropped — but shoppers aren't returning to beef. Many are moving to minimally processed alternatives like legumes and tofu.
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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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FACT CHECK
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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