Food Factory

6 Seasons 2012 - 2016 TV-PG 30m 7.3

A behind-the-scenes view of production lines across the country to find out how some of the most-popular food items are really made.

Behind each bag of chips, can of beer, candy bar, or loaf of bread, lies a mega-industrial production line that brings each product to the masses. Introducing Food Factory, a mesmerizing peek behind the scenes of the weird and wonderful processes that produce everyone's favourite foods. From raw materials to finished products, Food Factory reveals in awe-inspiring detail how mass-produced favourites are really made. Put on a hardhat and get ready to meet the food!

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Episodes:

Episode 1 Warhol Soup

1. Warhol Soup

Aired: Aug 30, 2012

Discover how Campbell's spells out the letters for perfect soup; why Razzles ...

Episode 2 The Big Apple

2. The Big Apple

Aired: Aug 30, 2012

Spanikopita; ginger snaps; tartufo; apple juice

Episode 5 Smoking Salmon

5. Smoking Salmon

Aired: Sep 13, 2012

Discover how cool coils are essential to the tastiest cold smoked salmon; how...

Episode 7 Crunch Time

7. Crunch Time

Aired: Sep 20, 2012

Vodka mixers; Italian pizzelle cookies; Buffalo wings; super caramel crunch c...

Episode 8 Whipping It Up

8. Whipping It Up

Aired: Sep 20, 2012

Pureed buttercup soup; aerosol whipped cream; lollipops; crab sticks.

Episode 10 In a Jam

10. In a Jam

Aired: Sep 27, 2012

Croissants; rhubarb strawberry jam; cranberry and orange stuffing; tomato sauce.

Episode 12 Pasta the Olives

12. Pasta the Olives

Aired: Oct 4, 2012

Discover how stuffed olives get from branch to jar; 12,000 plates of tortelli...

Episode 13 Holy Pierogy

13. Holy Pierogy

Aired: Oct 11, 2012

Discover just how many cheesecakes 15 tons of cream cheese will make; how to ...

Episode 14 Flour Power

14. Flour Power

Aired: Oct 11, 2012

Discover how 15 metric tonnes of goat cheese get made weekly; why a team of e...

Episode 15 Come Fly with Me

15. Come Fly with Me

Aired: Oct 18, 2012

Discover how 32,000 bagels are made in eight hours; how one company mass prod...

Episode 16 Full Steam Ahead

16. Full Steam Ahead

Aired: Oct 18, 2012

Discover how 15 billion tablets of candy are made; what the secret ingredient...

Episode 17 Going Crackers

17. Going Crackers

Aired: Oct 25, 2012

Discover how Freezies stay fresh for 820 days; how moisture levels are achiev...

Episode 18 Hot Potato

18. Hot Potato

Aired: Oct 25, 2012

Discover how the world's best spuds make it to the dinner plate; why gumballs...

Episode 19 Totally Tropical

19. Totally Tropical

Aired: Nov 1, 2012

Discover how addictive roasted peanuts, creamy mango smoothies, full fat bocc...

Episode 20 Mousse Hunting

20. Mousse Hunting

Aired: Nov 1, 2012

Blueberry cream cheese bagels; pot roast; spring water; lemon mousse cakes.

Episode 21 Like Momma Makes

21. Like Momma Makes

Aired: Nov 8, 2012

Frozen pizza; spreadable butter; organic mushrooms; mini quiche florentine.

Episode 22 Hitting the Trail

22. Hitting the Trail

Aired: Nov 8, 2012

Discover how 9.7 billion cups of yogurt are made every year; how to make trai...

Episode 23 Gone Fishing

23. Gone Fishing

Aired: Nov 15, 2012

Discover what it takes to harvest 600,000 rainbow trout each year; why an oil...

Episode 24 This Is Toast

24. This Is Toast

Aired: Nov 15, 2012

Discover how the sandwich staple Wonderbread is made; how nutty pecans are tr...

Episode 26 In the Hot House

26. In the Hot House

Aired: Nov 22, 2012

Discover why a hot house is essential to growing the sweetest tomatoes; how a...


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Info about Food Factory

Current Status: Canceled

Network: Food Network

Production Countries: Canada, United Kingdom, United States

Genres: Documentary