Rotten

Rotten dives deep into the food production underworld to expose the corruption, waste and real dangers behind your everyday eating habits.

2018 HD 55min TV-MA United States English

Latif Nasser

Documentary

corruption capitalism meat industry food industry organic food factory farming

S1E1 - Lawyers, Guns and Honey 2018-01-05

Explores the new global honey business, and largest food fraud investigation and prosecution in history—a scam known as "honeygate."

S1E2 - The Peanut Problem 2018-01-05

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.

S1E3 - Garlic Breath 2018-01-05

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.

S1E4 - Big Bird 2018-01-05

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.

S1E5 - Milk Money 2018-01-05

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.

S1E6 - Cod is Dead 2018-01-05

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.

S2E1 - The Avocado War 2019-10-04

The avocados rise from culinary fad to must-have superfood has made it a lucrative crop - and a magnet for money-hungry cartels.

S2E2 - Reign of Terror 2019-10-04

In the south of France, frustrated winegrowers go to extremes to stave off cheap imports from Spain and new competition from China.

S2E3 - Troubled Water 2019-10-04

The explosive growth of the bottled water industry has driven corporations to dip into public water supplies and left vulnerable citizens thirsty.

S2E4 - A Sweet Deal 2019-10-04

Exploited workers, altered ecosystems, political power plays: Behind the scenes, Big Sugar is anything but refined.

S2E5 - Bitter Chocolate 2019-10-04

For much of the world, chocolate is pure pleasure. But the long journey from bean to bar is packed with misery. Can an upstart company turn the tide?

S2E6 - High on Edibles 2019-10-04

New marijuana laws have sparked a surge in edible goodies, but this fast-changing foodscape comes with risks for consumers.

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