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Netflix’s six-part documentary series Rotten starts on the dinner plate as it takes a deep dive into the global food industry to expose the corruption, waste and danger of everyday eating habits.
The series from the team behind Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown, and produced by Zero Point Zero Productions “follows the money to the shocking consequences—intended or not - of regulation, innovation and greed,” according to the streamer.
Each episode hones in on a specific element of the food chain, from the surge of food-related allergies, to lucrative garlic business and the effects of overfishing. Here’s a look at what to expect when the series debuts January 5 on Netflix.
LAWYERS, GUNS and HONEY
Explores the new global honey business, and largest food fraud investigation and prosecution in history—a scam known as “Honeygate.”
THE PEANUT PROBLEM
In the last 20 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.
GARLIC BREATH
A lucrative and controversial commerce relationship between the U.S. and China forms the backdrop for a David-and-Goliath tale of loyalty, betrayal and revenge on the American garlic scene.
BIG BIRD
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.
MILK MONEY
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.
COD IS DEAD
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.
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