This docuseries travels deep into the heart of the food supply chain to reveal unsavory truths and expose hidden forces that shape what we eat.
Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 06, 2023.
PS: The following content contains spoilers!
PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!
The avocado's rise from culinary fad to must-have superfood has made it a lucrative crop - and a magnet for money-hungry cartels.
The episode was rated 7.88 from 91 votes.
Exploited workers, altered ecosystems, political power plays: Behind the scenes, Big Sugar is anything but refined.
The episode was rated 7.64 from 70 votes.
Explores the new global honey business, and largest food fraud investigation and prosecution in history—a scam known as "honeygate."
The episode was rated 7.48 from 242 votes.
To boost profits, some dairy farmers are switching to produce upscale organic milk, or even "raw" unpasteurized milk, but it comes with the risk of pathogens which can sicken and even kill consumers.
The episode was rated 7.47 from 130 votes.
New marijuana laws have sparked a surge in edible goodies, but this fast-changing foodscape comes with risks for consumers.
The episode was rated 7.34 from 70 votes.
In the last twenty years, there’s been a surge of people suffering from severe food allergies. A look at the swelling body of science around this change, and the accountability of restaurateurs in caring for their most vulnerable customers.
The episode was rated 7.29 from 174 votes.
A lucrative and controversial commerce relationship between the US and China forms the backdrop for a David and Goliath tale of loyalty, betrayal and revenge on the American garlic scene.
The episode was rated 7.23 from 169 votes.
From the lowliest hen to the richest magnate, the size and scale of chicken-growing has determined the fate of every player in this expansive food chain.
The episode was rated 7.16 from 141 votes.
In the south of France, frustrated winegrowers go to extremes to stave off cheap imports from Spain and new competition from China.
The episode was rated 7.12 from 73 votes.
In the wake of overfishing in New England, the US government stepped in to regulate and save the fisheries. The unintended result was a wave of consolidation that set the stage for massive criminal exploitation.
The episode was rated 7.11 from 126 votes.
