# The Great Food Con

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**Category:** ABC\
**Tags:** abc\
**Created:** [October 12, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-food-con/31813 "2026-10-12T21:52:53Z")\
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**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\
**Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-food-con/31813/1 "2026-10-12T21:52:53Z")

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### Craig Reucassel tackles The Great Food Con

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[![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/i5YJOxb6nAc/maxresdefault.jpg "First Look | The Great Food Con | ABC Australia") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5YJOxb6nAc)

> Australians are being sold a diet of ultra-processed foods, but what is it really doing to our health?
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> In the new three-part documentary series **The Great Food Con** , **Craig Reucassel** investigates the industry behind some of the nation’s most popular foods. It premieres **Tuesday 24 November at 8pm on ABC TV** , with all episodes available to stream on **ABC iview**.
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> Through bold experiments, undercover investigations and expert analysis, _The Great Food Con_ exposes the marketing, misinformation and industry influence shaping what Australians eat every day. Along the way, Craig follows Australian families as they navigate the confusing world of additives, ingredient labels and food advertising, asking a simple question: do we really know what’s in our food?
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> The series also takes a hard look at food regulation in Australia, questioning whether consumers are getting the information they need to make informed choices and who benefits when they don’t.
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> Provocative, entertaining and timely, _The Great Food Con_ challenges Australians to rethink the food on their plate and the system putting it there.

**PRODUCTION CREDIT:** Commissioned by the ABC. A Lune Media Production. Principal Production and Development Funding by Screen Australia. Financed in association with Screen NSW; and with the assistance of VicHealth. Host: Craig Reucassel. Series Director: Jodi Boylan. Series Producer: Geraldine Packer. Executive Producers: Jodi Boylan, David Galloway, Leonie Lowe. ABC Commissioning Editor: Julie Hanna. ABC Head of Documentary and Specialist: Susie Jones. Worldwide Distribution by ABC Commercial.

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**Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-food-con/31813/2 "2026-10-12T21:58:29Z")

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This documentary was not mentioned on the ABC Showcase last year.

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**Post date:** [October 14, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-food-con/31813/3 "2026-10-14T08:46:51Z")

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Probably only commissioned earlier this year like Recipe of the Year was.

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**Author:** ![TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/tv.cynic/32/316932_2.png) [@TV.Cynic](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV.Cynic)\
**Post date:** [November 4, 2026, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/the-great-food-con/31813/4 "2026-11-04T05:10:34Z")

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### EPISODE 1 OF 3

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**TUESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 8.00PM**

> Craig begins by examining the scale of Australia’s consumption before Dr Preeya Alexander demonstrates how a simple wholefood can be transformed into an ultra-processed product. Through supermarket experiments, Craig uncovers widespread confusion when it comes to identifying this food.
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> Food scientist Gary Kennedy reveals common food manufacturing practices, while two Australian families put their nutrition knowledge to the test. Finally, Craig undergoes comprehensive medical assessments to examine the impact of his own diet on his health.