“Omnivore” is a new food docuseries on Apple TV+, which will premiere globally on July 19. It follows internationally-recognized chef René Redzepi of the famous three Michelin star restaurant, Noma, which has been voted as the “Best Restaurant in the World” five times (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 and 2021), as he takes audiences on a journey through the delicate balance of our global food web. This international docuseries, narrated by René Redzepi, explores the ingredients that built societies, shaped our beliefs, and forever altered the human story.
It is different from other typical food shows since it explains the history of how these ingredients have been cultivated over time in various corners of planet Earth, how they’re affected by climate change or regional, cultural, and political shifts. Also, it displays how specific forms of conservation can save our food supply as it highlights the sacrifices and legacies of local farmers, and that the food decisions we make moving forward can help shape the world we live in today. Redzepi acknowledges that “food is never just food.
” He described it as a “fundamental thread that defines us, connects us, and shapes our world,” and rightfully so. The Danish chef is a firm believer that “cooking is what makes us human,” where behind every bite there is always something bigger at work. From salt flats in Peru to coffee forests in Rwanda to wild tuna off the coast of Spain, each episode of “Omnivore” celebrat.
