Future Bites By Future Green

Future Bites 5: What if modern slavery was hiding on your plate?


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Meet Matt Friedman, CEO of The Mekong Club, who is exposing the hidden exploitation behind the food we eat β€” and empowering businesses to take action against modern slavery.

From forced labour on fishing boats to child workers in cocoa fields, Matt reveals how global supply chains still depend on unseen human suffering β€” and what it takes to change that story.

In this Member Spotlight, discover:

🌊 How forced labour shows up in seafood β€” and why transparency saves lives
🍫 The hidden human cost of chocolate, coffee, and palm oil
🧭 Practical tools every business can use to spot and stop exploitation
πŸ€– How AI, blockchain, and e-learning are transforming supply chain accountability
πŸ“š Why reflection, resilience and hope lie at the heart of Matt’s book Awakenings: The Advocate

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Reach out to Matt at [email protected]Β to learn how your business can take action against modern slavery.

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