Apple TV+’s documentary series Omnivore explores the world of food and how key ingredients actually connect us all. Created by world-renowned Chef René Redzepi, co-owner of Noma, the docuseries premieres on the streaming service on Friday, July 19, 2024.
“Each episode of Omnivore celebrates the cultivation, transformation, and consumption of eight of the world’s most essential ingredients, including banana, chile, coffee, corn, pork, rice, salt, and tuna, revealing how they serve as the cornerstones of global cultural heritage. Redzepi and Emmy Award-winning executive producer Matt Goulding (Anthony Bourdain: Explore Parts Unknown) guide audiences on a globe-spanning odyssey, unveiling intricate stories behind these ingredients that have shaped societies, cultures, beliefs, and the course of human history. The series takes viewers to destinations around the world, including Denmark, Serbia, Thailand, Spain, Japan, Djibouti, Peru, South Korea, France, Colombia, India, Bali, Rwanda, and Mexico, as well as locations throughout the United States,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis.
“In each episode, Redzepi and the series contributors offer an intimate exploration of culinary traditions, showcasing local efforts to honor, conserve, and protect the Earth’s offerings.
Additional executive producers include Chris Rice, Ben Liebmann, Michael Antinoro, Max Wagner, Collin Orcutt, and Mateo Willis. The docuseries was developed for television by Emmy winner Cary Joji Fukunaga (True Detective) and produced by FIFTH SEASON and Film45.
“Omnivore is a decade-long dream finally brought to life, and I couldn’t be prouder of this extraordinary team. This show is a testament to what makes food truly remarkable—the ingredients, the people, the stories, the sheer magic of cooking. Omnivore isn’t just a food show; it’s a journey into the soul of food culture and its vibrant community,” explained Redzepi in a press statement. “Through the lens of eight unique ingredients, we traverse our delicious planet and meet the diverse people who inhabit it. We’ve trekked across five continents, unearthing countless stories along the way. This journey has reinforced one undeniable truth: food is everything. You can tell any story worth telling through what we cook and how we eat. Because food is never just food; it’s a window into our lives, our history, and our world.”
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