The Best Episodes of Rotten

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.

Director: David Mettler

Writer: Ted Schillinger, David Mettler

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.

Director: Ted Gesing

Writer: Ted Gesing, Ted Schillinger

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.

Director: Lucy Kennedy

Writer: Ted Schillinger, Lucy Kennedy

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

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

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

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

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

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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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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.

Director: Ted Gesing

Writer: Ted Gesing, Ted Schillinger

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?

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

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