Food Factory

Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes view of production lines in food factories across Canada to find out how some of the most-popular food items are really made. Through the ingredients, techniques and required processes, this documentary series reveals how raw ingredients are turned into everyday eats.

Genre: Documentary, Reality,

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Country: Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America,

Type: tv

Season: 6

Episode: N/A

Duration: N/A minutes

Release: 2012-08-30

Rating: 7.375

Season 1 - Food Factory
2012-08-30
Discover how Campbell's spells out the letters for perfect soup; why Razzles need a lot of pressure to become sweet candy gum; how beer becomes fine Canadian whiskey; and why dry ice is crucial to making sweet and sticky brioche.
2012-08-30
Spanikopita; ginger snaps; tartufo; apple juice
2012-09-06
Chewy granola bars; BBQ vegetable medleys; blue cheese; rice cakes
2012-09-06
Ice cream cones; sodapop; pasta; chewing gum
2012-09-13
Discover how cool coils are essential to the tastiest cold smoked salmon; how special cups give a new spin to age-old yogurt; how 1000 kg of ravioli are made daily; and how making 3 million pounds of fresh salad can actually be easy.
2012-09-13
Refined sugar; apple danishes; eggs; tortillas
2012-09-20
Vodka mixers; Italian pizzelle cookies; Buffalo wings; super caramel crunch cake.
2012-09-20
Pureed buttercup soup; aerosol whipped cream; lollipops; crab sticks.
2012-09-27
Crunchy chips; fav gulab jumun; almond biscotti; tofu
2012-09-27
Croissants; rhubarb strawberry jam; cranberry and orange stuffing; tomato sauce.
2012-10-04
Premium toffee; vegan-friendly pesto; high-quality coffee; ice rocket lollipops
2012-10-04
Discover how stuffed olives get from branch to jar; 12,000 plates of tortellini are made per day; how local ingredients make cranberry pumpkin-seed baguettini; and the exact moment when culture has to be added to make yogurt drinks!
2012-10-11
Discover just how many cheesecakes 15 tons of cream cheese will make; how to make 500,000 perogies a day; why for ice cream sandwiches, human touch is crucial; and what 1 million jars of marmalade and Formula One racing have in common
2012-10-11
Discover how 15 metric tonnes of goat cheese get made weekly; why a team of experts make 8000 strawberry shortcakes a week; what magnets have to do with grinding huge amounts of wheat; and how to pickle 15,000 kg of herring a day.
2012-10-18
Discover how 32,000 bagels are made in eight hours; how one company mass produces airplane food always ready for take off; why berries are essential to make Sun Chips(TM); and how organic carrots can make a vegan dessert.
2012-10-18
Discover how 15 billion tablets of candy are made; what the secret ingredient is in Pilsener beer; how a modern update of Ancient Egyptian technology allows for the union of blueberries and chocolate; and King Cole's roast duck.
2012-10-25
Discover how Freezies stay fresh for 820 days; how moisture levels are achieved to make parmesan cheese; why ripe bananas make banana chocolate chip bars; and how 600,000 loaves of calabrese bread per year are made into crostini!
2012-10-25
Discover how the world's best spuds make it to the dinner plate; why gumballs travel through the twilight zone to become perfectly shaped; how far hot chocolate has come since the Aztecs invented it; and the secret barbecue ribs at home.
2012-11-01
Discover how addictive roasted peanuts, creamy mango smoothies, full fat bocconcini cheese, and decadent vegan brownies gets to the masses.
2012-11-01
Blueberry cream cheese bagels; pot roast; spring water; lemon mousse cakes.
2012-11-08
Frozen pizza; spreadable butter; organic mushrooms; mini quiche florentine.
2012-11-08
Discover how 9.7 billion cups of yogurt are made every year; how to make trail mix; why less mixing makes more tasty organic baby cookies; and why timing is everything when making mushroom rice veggie burgers
2012-11-15
Discover what it takes to harvest 600,000 rainbow trout each year; why an oil shower creates roasted cashews; how one apple slicing machine is a life-saver to bakers across the country; and the secrets to producing peameal bacon.
2012-11-15
Discover how the sandwich staple Wonderbread is made; how nutty pecans are transformed into pralines; how to make a perfectly balanced Morroccan harira vegan soup; and how stainless steel plates ensure the most crystal clear bagged ice!
2012-11-22
Discover why free-range cows raised without pesticide produces the tastiest milk; why dried chick peas love a hot steam; how a samosa machine guarantees the tastiest Indian pouches; and how 250,000 creamy mini éclairs get made per day
2012-11-22
Discover why a hot house is essential to growing the sweetest tomatoes; how a 130 foot tunnel oven makes perfect muffins; the secret recipe for Breathsavers(TM) candy; and how today's machines can make the best gnocchi in only ten minutes!

Season 2 - Food Factory
2013-04-10
Discover how sweet, crispy waffle cones get their ice cream-ready shape; rich, dark chocolate milk is transformed from creamy to dreamy; tangy Doritos nachos go from kernel to crunchy chip; and how the special ingredient in cheesy Indian dessert Kesar Rasmalai could break the bank.
2013-04-10
Discover how gooey glazed donuts get blasted by an icing waterfall, while ice cream bars are given a chocolate bath; why health-conscious Korean astronauts take pickled kimchi into outer space; and the lengths that salt miners will go to to put "white gold" on people's plates.
2013-04-17
Discover how modern technology has transformed the way traditional Indian flatbread is baked; crunchy cheesy puffs get a flavour as bright as their neon colour; cream filled cookies get that distinctly Canadian taste and shape; and decadent chocolates are filled with the luck o' the Irish.
2013-04-17
Discover how spicy salsa gets its peppery kick; a tangy ancient cheese once made by monks gets a modern makeover; crunchy fortune cookies come sweet, tasty and packed full of good advice; and a popular summertime snack gets stuffed with ice creamy coolness.
2013-04-24
Discover how zesty mustard gets its vibrant colour; luxurious orange creams come filled with a double hit of sweet and tart; nutty granola bars are jam packed with exotic ingredients; and what exactly goes into Tootsie Rolls to give them that old-school chewy texture.
2013-04-24
Discover how cool and refreshing frozen yogurt gets its dizzying layers of crunchy toffee and peanut butter swirl; the origin of crispy spring rolls and what really goes into plum sauce; Purdy's rich and gooey Sweet Georgia Browns get their mouthwatering salty sweet balance; and double-the-pleasure brie gets its fuzzy white coat and creamy goodness.
2013-05-01
Discover how classic Tootsie Pops get that chewy reward in the middle; sweet and tangy ketchup contains all of the five taste sensations; a traditional Italian dessert, tiramisu, actually gets its pillowy texture from crunchy biscuits; and why salty, doughy pretzels get all twisted.
2013-05-01
Discover how many spices go into richly aromatic tikka masala, and why it's Britain's favourite meal; sweet and sour gummy worms get their mouth-puckering flavour; crunchy golden tortillas stay intact until they're stuffed full of Mexican treats on taco night; and seasonal Easter crème eggs get that yummy and yolky egg-like filling.
2013-05-08
Discover how crispy, cheesy pizza goes from simple slice to portable pocket; refreshing ginger beer gets that sweet and spicy pop; powdered sugar is pressure packed into tangy tart double flavour lollipops; and addictive chocolate toffee nut clusters get their bite-sized crunchy shapes.
2013-05-08
Discover how peppermint puffs get their light and airy texture while packing a spicy blast; flaky cheese straws get that perfect twist of buttery cheddar and crunchy pastry; cool and fruity mango chutney is the Indian condiment used as ketchup, relish and mustard all at once; and iconic love hearts are embossed with those catchy sweet nothings.
2013-05-15
Discover how sweet and sugary Mike and Ike candies get their chewy centres and shiny shells; rich and cheesy shredded mozzarella is made just right for nacho night; cool and refreshing Arizona iced green tea gets the same smooth, healthy taste in every can; and how banana-flavoured Turkish Taffy comes out crunchy yet soft and stretchy at the same time.
2013-05-15
Discover how decadent peanut butter chocolate bonbons from Waggoner are made to resemble the lucky buckeye nut; the noodles in slurp-worthy instant Japanese ramen soup get their signature curly shape; Amazing Dad's barbecue sauce gets it's much buzzed-about sweet and tangy flavour; and a rich, coconut-infused marshmallow chocolate cup gets its sinfully fluffy centre.
2013-05-22
Discover how the makers of madras sambar, an ancient Indian vegetable stew, manage to fit an entire aromatic meal into a small can; the surprisingly sumptuous combo of lemony chocolate and cottage cheese is molded into Moo Moo bars, a modern update of a frozen Russian treat; CheeChas, a crunchy Mexican-inspired chip is puffed up from pasta; and classic sugary American gumdrops get their chewy texture.
2013-05-22
Discover how irresistibly flaky sausage rolls were formerly a snack fit for just a king; fluffy, sugary Peeps marshmallows come out looking like adorable baby chicks; bright colored Candy Tree lollipops get their sweet and sour flavor; and a Middle Eastern staple, pita, gets puffed up into a crunchy, zesty bite-sized snack.
2013-05-29
Discover how smooth caramel and milky chocolate combine with scrumptious pretzels to produce a perfect salty sweet snack; the makers of Jelly Bellys get those mouth-watering flavours into their jellybeans; lip-smacking Korean dumplings are jam-packed with savory spices and healthy veggies; and meaty, finger-licking Cornish pasties get their signature shape from an underground connection.
2013-05-29
Discover how sweet and crunchy Boston Baked Beans are made to be the candy version of a traditional side dish; the tangy strawberry filling in a Welch's fruit yogurt snack receives a creamy coating; brocato, a decadently cheesy Scottish breakfast pie, gets its signature stand up pastry shell; and Kerr's infuses their irresistible peppermint chocolate candies with an authentically spicy flavour.
2013-06-05
Discover how the makers of doubly delicious "Tortetufo" get one chocolate praline mousse cake inside another; plain chick peas are transformed into yummy boondi, a spicy, crunchy Indian snack; sinfully tender, frosted sugar cookies come out of the oven a technicolor treat; and mouthwateringly flaky, aromatic Greek spanakopita is spun into a modern spinach pie twisted up in phyllo pastry.
2013-06-12
Discover how Amy's Kitchen wraps up their scrumptious rice and pinto bean burritos; an Oregon-based company adds a double shot of bacon to lip smacking fried rice that never meets the fryer; sweet little Maraschino cherries get their signature colour; and the makers of classic Abba-Zaba candy bars get that perfect combo of chewy taffy and creamy peanut butter.
2015-06-12
Discover how old world flavour is lovingly baked into rustic and crusty Baltic dark rye bread; sweet and chewy Duo cookies cater to the tastes of chocolate and vanilla lovers alike; tangy Japanese ginger carrot dressing complements Western as well as Asian dishes; and fluffy, crunchy, chocolaty Rocky Road bars are carefully built on a sumptuous bed of creamy marshmallow.
2013-06-12
Discover how humble rice and sugar are transformed into a gooey, crunchy marshmallow bar topped with rainbow-coloured chocolate chips; the root, stem and flowery part of a Japanese plant are pureed into a delicate but very spicy sidekick to sushi; meatless deli magicians, Tofurky, turn soy milk into mouthwateringly aromatic Italian veggie sausages; and, how many microscopic layers are baked into the flaky dough of a sinfully moist and tender Mini Choco bun.
2013-06-19
Discover how crispy, lip-smacking Kettle potato chips are specially crinkled for maximum dipping power; sweet, melt-in-your-mouth meringue cookies get their delicate texture in an unconventional oven; chewy oat flax dough and country-style strawberry jam join forces to produce an omega-rich, delicious and nutritious snack; and the makers of savoury Mediterranean flatbread bake an extra snappy, super crunch into each bite.
2013-06-19
Discover how an aromatic blend of exotic spices is packed into pakoras, a mouthwatering, deep-fried Indian fritter; the bakers of decadently custardy Napoleon bars fold thousands of tiny layers into flaky French pastry; fiery jalapeno peppers are added to a creamy, nutty hummus; and bold sea salt enhances the sinfully sweet flavor of irresistible caramel to produce a presidential bonbon.
2013-06-26
Discover how roasted eggplants are transformed into rich and yummy baba ghanoush; apple strudel is hand braided into a flaky, buttery treat; creamy ranch dressing gets its distinctively tangy flavour; and soft, sweet and chewy chocolate chip cookies are produced in big enough quantities to satisfy the demand for bedtime snacks everywhere.
2013-06-27
Chocolate-cherry cordials; mulled apple cider; four-bean medley; and turtle cheesecake.
2013-11-28
Discover how festive eggnog gets its rich and creamy, soothing texture; pre-assembled gingerbread houses are built on a spicy foundation of aromatic dough and icing; sweet and luxurious milk chocolate is painstakingly formed into flavorful hollow chocolate Santas; and fruity, nutty, dense traditional Christmas cake is infused with a round of holiday cheer.
2013-11-25
Discover how only a few simple ingredients produce the complex flavour of crumbly, buttery Scottish shortbread; moist cake and creamy mousse are rolled into Yule logs, a decadent holiday dessert; a secret ingredient is the crunch in a sweet and minty chocolate bark; and the iconic hook of a candy cane is the finishing touch on a classic stocking stuffer.

Season 3 - Food Factory
2014-01-11
A look at how popular Halloween candy is made. Included: Kerr's Molasses Kisses; and ghoulish bubblegum treats.
2014-01-11
A look at how certain Halloween treats are made, including chocolate witches and spooky marshmallow pops.
2014-01-25
2014-01-24
2014-02-07
2014-03-14

Season 4 - Food Factory
2014-09-20
An irresistible combination of caramel, chocolate, and butter pecan, discover the tantalizing secrets of the ice cream you serve like a cake; named after a people who were part of Genghis Khan's famous army, tangy tartar sauce was given a gourmet twist in the 1970s, and is perfected daily; it takes plenty of icing, slabs of cake, and a machine called the 'encruster' to make a single batch of 2,700 bite-size cake pops; and, a special roasting oven and Dead Sea salt give artisanal almonds their signature crunch.
2014-09-20
The process of making instant ready-to-blend fruit smoothies is so cool that it takes a river of liquid nitrogen to make it happen; find out how raw organic cocoa beans are turned into luscious salted almond chocolate bars; delicious paneer isn't just the most popular cheese in southeast Asia, it doesn't melt when it's cooked; and, with a killer combination of kick, wasabi horseradish mustard features a spicy family story that only science can explain.
2014-09-27
Featuring shredded coconut, toasted almonds, and rum, this Caribbean-inspired candy bar takes a trip through a chocolate waterfall; it takes three kilograms of rosemary, six kilograms of roasted garlic, and 100 kilograms of corn meal to produce a single batch of irresistible polenta crisps; sprinkled with walnuts and glazed by hand, every maple-flavoured Danish is a patriotic pastry that's packed with a magical filling; and, laced with butter and parmesan, Alfredo risotto is so popular that more than 25 million boxes of it are produced every year.
2014-09-27
Two fun-loving brothers have put an organic spin on the classic cheese twist, and their high-tech assembly line includes a video system that scans for defective curls; if you've got a hankering for bite-size mint chocolate patties, the good news is that millions of them roll off the assembly line every day; it takes 200 litres of vodka every month to help put the zing in a buttery bacon-scented tomato sauce; and, the surprising thing about high-end chili powder is that it contains seven spices harvested from the four corners of the globe.
2014-10-04
It takes 1.5 million kilograms of strawberry sauce to satisfy the annual demand for strawberry shortcake ice cream; hundreds of delectable tacitos are hand-rolled every minute, and if you want to join the assembly line, it'll take you three months to get up to speed; with gallons of chocolaty fluff and just minutes on the clock, making marshmallows is a race against time; and, after a massive shredder cuts the vegetables down to size, broccoli slaw is washed twice before hitting the spin cycle.
2014-10-11
The surprising thing about this protein-packed breakfast cereal is that it's made from navy beans, lentils, garbanzo beans, and brown rice; a love for soda pop was the inspiration for an artisanal cream soda that delivers a flavour high without the sugar rush; the recipe for vegan mayonnaise came to its creator in a dream, and a 24-hour production cycle means a whopping annual yield of 4 million kilograms; and, steeped in Spanish history, a quarter of a million churros are dusted with cinnamon and flash-fried to perfection every day.
2014-10-18
2014-11-01
2014-11-01
If you've got a serious hankering for chocolate, head to the state-of-the-art factory that produces 1.5 billion truffles a year; packed with veggies, bananas, and heaps of chocolate chips, meet the guilt- and gluten-free muffin that's as satisfying as it is healthy; retro Hot Tamales are North America's number one cinnamon flavored candy, and 73 million of them are produced every day; and, layers of buttery pastry dough and two tangy cheeses are the secret to light and flaky gourmet cheese crisps.
2014-11-08
Complete with holiday stuffing in the centre, Tofurky is a hearty vegetarian alternative to Thanksgiving roast turkey; two best friends have put their passion for healthy eating into making tasty and nutritious snack bars that are guilt-free and packed with energy; it's arguably the most famous kiddie cocktail ever, and the good news for fans is that 1.5 million cans of Shirley Temple soda are produced daily; and, these one-bite snacks combine three generations of love with crunchy almonds, tangy cranberries, and decadent white chocolate.
2014-11-22
A Florida factory that produces orange juice; a family-run business that turns out 2.5 million balls of pizza dough; bite-size cream puffs rolling off a California assembly line; and the makers of flavorful chewy candies.
2014-11-29
2014-12-06
2014-12-06
2014-12-13
2014-12-13
"Food Factory turns up the heat with a legendary hot sauce, a century-old cereal,

Season 5 - Food Factory
2015-09-05
This all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; this zippy mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; 40,000 Turkish bourekas are produced here every day; and, Laceys feature a chocolate centre sandwiched between two wafer-thin cookies.
2015-09-05
1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into ‘elbow’ macaroni pasta; this continental cranberry cheesecake first started as a Christmas experiment; and, meet chakri.
2015-09-12
Meet the worker bees who transform raw honey into liquid gold; this California bakery turns out 50,000 loaves of sprouted wheat bread every day; meet the cookie doctor behind this unique checkerboard creation
2015-09-12
A humble sunflower seed is at the heart of every rainbow-coloured Sunburst candy; this rice vinegar packs a karate kick of flavour; get a tangy taste of Thailand without leaving home.
2015-09-19
There’s a waterfall of chocolate at this California candy factory; meet the saucy squad behind mountains of cannelloni; find out what it takes to make rice noodles by the truckload
2015-09-19
From tree to bottle, follow the amazing story of maple syrup; there’s a ‘tower of power’ behind this delectable Almond Roca® butter toffee popcorn; this British Columbia candy company is giving Turkish Delight a thoroughly modern twist
2015-09-26
It takes 80,000 apples to produce a single batch of fruit leather; discover the secret to making squeaky and addictive cheese curds; inspired by Broadway, Hello Dolly bars are getting a vegan encore
2015-09-26
Visit the amazing chocolate factory behind these exotic truffles; these eco-friendly coffee pods combine guilt-free caffeine with all the convenience; 250,000 gyoza dumplings roll of this assembly line every day
2015-10-03
A single sturgeon can produce a bowl of sustainable caviar worth $12,000; this shepherd’s pie puts a modern twist on Mom’s classic recipe; this family business rolls out nine million risotto balls every year.
2015-10-03
Find out how the cheese met the peanut butter in this legendary sandwich snack; get the scoop on these two-toned frozen fruit bars from Florida; 1.5 million blueberry dumplings are produced in just one shift
2015-10-10
These melt-in-your-mouth chocolate mints are lovingly finished by hand; in this unique antipasto, the star ingredient goes from field to jar all on the same day
2015-10-10
These peanut butter cups feature an amazing history and a one-of-a-kind butterscotch coating; starting with giant slabs of butter, three million Sara Lee pound cakes are produced every year.
2015-10-17
This eco-minded breakfast cereal gives back to the iconic birds for which it is named; these artisan chocolatiers turn liquid into luscious raspberry creams.
2015-10-17
Five million of these iconic throat drops are produced every day; it took dozens of tries to perfect these gluten-free veggie pockets; the recipe for these peanut butter chocolates is top secret.
2015-11-07
Visit the historic Michigan home of Alphabits cereal; the secret to this jet-black fettuccine is 3 litres of squid ink per batch; every jar of this zesty garden mix is artfully packed by hand.
2015-11-07
Once discontinued, the strawberry cheesecake frozen treat is back by popular demand; find out the secret to these irresistible sea salt caramels.
2015-11-14
10,000 of these fruit goodies are produced every minute; find out what it takes to make 100 million pieces of sushi every year; these small-batch bitters are guaranteed to put an extra kick in your cocktail.
2015-11-14
Find out what makes these flavoured chips distinctly Canadian; Pal-o-Mine candy bars first debuted in 1920 and the winning recipe hasn’t changed since.
2015-11-21
Hundreds of gourmet BLT sandwiches are on the line as food workers deal with badly burned brioche buns, no-show bacon & tomatoes that are still green on the vine.
2015-11-21
A family-run bakery prepares a huge order for a prestigious hotel chain; an unsatisfactory taste test forces the producers of organic, cold-pressed juice to start over.
2015-11-28
A toronto team prepares thousand so meals for preschoolers; a bakery bakes carrot cakes for passengers on a New York City brunch cruise.
2015-11-28
Ohio taco artists prepare food for a thousand people; Toronto bakers make a signature desert for a ladies' golf club.
2015-12-05
A Las Vegas bakery works overnight to finish several wedding cakes; in Ontario, a catering company feeds hundreds of athletes.
2015-12-05
A crew of Cape Cod fishermen struggle to fill a hefy fish order from Harvard University; Ontario farmers scour their fields for fresh ingredients with flashlights.
2015-12-12
A Louisiana fishing boat faces mechanical breakdowns; a Toronto catering company struggles to prepare thousands of meals for travelers.
2015-12-12
Bakers make 440 birthday cakes for a celebration at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs; an overnight crew prepares for 250 gourmet meals.

Season 6 - Food Factory
2016-09-24
Food Factory fires up the grill for a special Backyard BBQ episode: Cattle BoyZ chipotle maple bacon barbecue sauce packs a signature gourmet kick
2016-10-01
Food Factory celebrates Thanksgiving with four holiday favourites: It takes mountains of dough to keep up with demand for Pepperidge Farms' stuffing.
2016-10-08
The Big Game episode of Food Factory serves up the perfect tailgate party menu: chocolate pizza and peanut butter wings; TGI Friday’s Jalapeno Poppers.
2016-10-15
The Halloween episode of Food Factory goes trick-or-treating for candy corn at Jelly Belly; sucks on creepy lollipops come in barf, blood, and booger flavours.
2016-11-05
2016-11-12
2016-11-19
2016-11-26
2016-12-03
2016-12-24
2016-12-31