Silvia Lazzaris

Silvia Lazzaris

In-House Writer

BIO

Silvia Lazzaris is a freelance reporter and author based in Milan, contributing to FoodUnfolded since 2019. Her work explores the intersection of ethics, power, science, and technology. Notable projects include FoodUnfolded's documentary series What We Eat, available on our YouTube channel, and an upcoming documentary exploration of regenerative agriculture. Silvia has a knack for getting lost in the historical roots of contemporary beliefs and behaviours and is driven by a persistent desire to shift our self-perception from passive consumers to active, empowered citizens.

EXPERIENCE

After earning her MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College London, Silvia has been publishing features and investigations in Italian and international media outlets, including Corriere della Sera, BBC World Service, Wired UK, Will Media, L'Espresso, and Domani. Her work has received funding by the European Journalism Centre and the consortium of investigative journalists Lighthouse Reports. In 2023, she was selected as a member of the Oxford Climate Journalism Network run by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.

Articles by Silvia Lazzaris

Avocado: The Cost of Production

What is its social & environmental impact?

What is the Real Environmental Impact of Beef Production?

When it comes to environmental impact, not all meat is created equal.

Seafood Fraud in The Supply Chain

What is it, why does it happen, and what can be done to prevent it?

Avocado Life Cycle & Food Waste

How much avocado goes to waste?

Is Sugar The New Tobacco?

Decades of skewed science targeting our sweet tooth

Truths, Tactics and the Mist of Meat Lobby Science

How meat lobbies shape our thoughts

Does Sugar Damage Our Health?

Yes - but not for the reasons you might think.

Rice | The Italian Way

How does Italy produce its famous risotto rice?

Quarantine Stories: Paolo, Italy

Paolo shares how his family has adapted to quarantine.

Has the “Mediterranean Diet” Ever Existed?

Does a “Mediterranean Diet” actually exist?

Quarantine Stories: Elsa, Italy

Elsa shares how she has adapted to quarantine.

Is It Time for Governments to Act on Junk Food?

Self-regulation just isn’t enough.

Coronavirus Crisis | 6 Positive Social Initiatives

How are communities coming together to help?

How Did GMOs Become So Controversial?

Unpacking Science, Policy, and The History of The Debate

4 Modern Foods That Are Actually Ancient

Can you believe ketchup was invented thousands of years ago?

The Rise of Eating Alone

A Case Study: The South Korean “Honbap”

Is Organic Food Really Better?

We’re going organic. But it’s no silver bullet.

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