Halifax, NS, December 15, 2004 - Pete Luckett took home a Gemini at the 19th Annual Gemini Awards, in Toronto, December 12th. Luckett was nominated in the category of Best Host in a Lifestyle/General Interest or Talk Program or Series for his show, The Food Hunter.

Celebrating the diversity, colour and wonder of food, and unique cultures that grow and prepare it, The Food Hunter casts Pete as an International Traveling Greengrocer, whisking viewers to far reaching corners of the globe to share in his mouth-watering experiences. One of the world's most definitive produce experts, Pete spent almost two years filming The Food Hunter series in 19 countries. Paprika in Hungary, Saffron in Spain, Kiwi in New Zealand, Truffles in Italy and Vanilla in Tahiti are just a few of the exotic locations that formed the backdrop of the award winning series.

The Food Hunter is produced by Ocean Entertainment Ltd., a company based in Halifax specializing in documentary programming. According to Johanna Eliot, President, "We are all so very excited and proud. Pete has a wonderful personality, I mean the guy emanates personality, and I believe we have captured just that in filming The Food Hunter series. I also believe Pete's win reflects his enormous passion and pursuit of interesting food."

The Food Hunter premiered on Food Network Canada and Food Network in the US and now airs on BBC Food in the UK, South Africa, and Scandinavia.

Other nominees in the Best Host in a Lifestyle/General Interest or Talk Program or Series category were CityLine with Marilyn Denis, Carol Off of Counterspin, Debbie Travis Debbie Travis' Facelift and Evan Soloman of Hot Type. Edward Mowbray was nominated for The Food Hunter for Best Direction in a Lifestyle/ Practical Information Program or Series.

Photo: Pete Luckett, Host of The Food Hunter celebrates with Edward Mowbray, Director of the series at 19th Annual Gemini Awards