Food Factory

20122 series
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Nat Geo

Food Network Canada presents this eye-opening series featuring food factories. Each episode offers 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. Through the ingredients, techniques and required processes, `Food Factory' reveals how raw ingredients are turned into everyday eats. In what some call a fascinating world, the manufacturing and technology that is being used in factories simplifies how the country gets its food.

Warhol Soup: Episode Image
Episode 1Warhol Soup

Discover how Campbell's spells out the letters for perfect soup. And, why is dry ice crucial to making sweet and sticky brioche? (S1, ep 5)

The Big Apple: Episode Image
Episode 2The Big Apple

Discover why nimble fingers are crucial in making perfect spanakopita. And what exactly adds a whole year of shelf life to a box of sweet apple juice? (S1, ep 6)

A Griller Thriller: Episode Image
Episode 3A Griller Thriller

Discover why oats endure a rigorous cooking process before they are made into granola bars, and how one company makes tasty BBQ veggie medleys. (S1, ep 16)

Pasta the Ice Cream: Episode Image
Episode 4Pasta the Ice Cream

Discover why a chocolate bath is essential to make a perfect ice cream cone, and why pasta needs a cut and blow dry before it can hit the plate. (S1, ep 2)

Smoking Salmon: Episode Image
Episode 5Smoking Salmon

Discover how cool coils are essential to the tastiest cold smoked salmon, and how 1000kg of delicious ravioli are made daily. (S1, ep 10)

Sweet as Sugar: Episode Image
Episode 6Sweet as Sugar

Discover why molasses is essential to producing refined sugar, and how the secret to an Apple Danish is the ultimate puff piece. (S1, ep 11)

Crunch Time: Episode Image
Episode 7Crunch Time

Discover how blended vodka mixers sweeten Russia's most popular export. Plus, how the moon inspired a dessert called the Super Caramel Crunch cake. (S1, ep 19) 7+

Whipping It Up: Episode Image
Episode 8Whipping It Up

Just how are 240 cans of aerosol whipped cream produced each minute? Any why is a powerful vacuum essential to making lollipops? (S1, ep 12)

A Taste of India: Episode Image
Episode 9A Taste of India

Discover why potatoes go on a wild hydraulic ride to become crunchy crisps and how simple protein-rich soya beans gets turned into tofu. (S1, ep 7)

In a Jam: Episode Image
Episode 10In a Jam

A look at how traditional methods still factor into modern-day croissant production and why shredding is key to making delicious rhubarb-strawberry jam. (S1, ep 22) 7+

From Toffee to Coffee: Episode Image
Episode 11From Toffee to Coffee

Discover just how much cream it takes to make premium toffee, and how five seconds can make a difference in making the perfect cup of coffee. (S1, ep 1)

Pasta the Olives: Episode Image
Episode 12Pasta the Olives

Discover how succulent stuffed olives get from branch to jar, and how 12,000 plates of tasty tortellini are made per day. (S1, ep 21) 7+

Holy Pierogy: Episode Image
Episode 13Holy Pierogy

Just how many cheesecakes will 15 tons of cream cheese make? Plus, discover what 1 million jars of marmalade and Formula One racing have in common. (S1, ep 3)

Flour Power: Episode Image
Episode 14Flour Power

Discover how 15 metric tonnes of goat cheese gets made each week. And why a team of experts have to get hands-on to make 8,000 strawberry shortcakes. (S1. ep 18) 7+

Come Fly With Me: Episode Image
Episode 15Come Fly With Me

Discover how 32,000 delectably nutritious bagels are made in 8 hours. Meanwhile, a look at how organic carrots can make a delicious vegan dessert. (S1, ep 14)

Full Steam Ahead: Episode Image
Episode 16Full Steam Ahead

Discover how 15 billion tablets of a historic candy are made, and why using a vacuum will produce the most flavourful roast duck. (S1, ep 4)

Hot Potato: Episode Image
Episode 18Hot Potato

Discover how the world's best spuds make it to the dinner plate, and what's the secret to recreating finger-lickin' barbecue ribs at home. (S1, ep 9)

Totally Tropical: Episode Image
Episode 19Totally Tropical

Discover why peanuts enjoy a good tumble and hot oil roast. And how vegan brownies can be healthy and sinfully delicious. (S1, ep 8)

Mousse Hunting: Episode Image
Episode 20Mousse Hunting

Discover how bagels get even better with some blueberry cream cheese filling. Plus, why being gentle produces the most delectable lemon mousse cake. (S1, ep 23) 7+

Like Momma Makes: Episode Image
Episode 21Like Momma Makes

Discover how state-of-the-art machinery makes 50,000 perfect frozen pizzas a day. Plus, what's the buttery secret to making mini Quiche Florentine? (S1, ep 17)

Hitting the Trail: Episode Image
Episode 22Hitting the Trail

Discover how 9.7 billion cups of Danone's Activia yogurt are made every year, and why timing is everything when making veggie burgers. (S1, ep 26) 7+

Gone Fishing: Episode Image
Episode 23Gone Fishing

Discover what it takes to harvest 600,000 scrumptious rainbow trout each year. Plus, what's the secret to producing mouth-watering peameal bacon. (S1, ep 15)

This Is Toast: Episode Image
Episode 24This Is Toast

Discover how the American sandwich staple, Wonderbread, is made, and how nutty pecans are transformed into sugary rich pralines. (S1, ep 24) 7+

The Cream of the Crop: Episode Image
Episode 25The Cream of the Crop

Discover why free-range cows raised without pesticide produces the tastiest milk. And just how do 250,000 creamy mini eclairs get made per day? (S1, ep 20) 7+

In the Hot House: Episode Image
Episode 26In the Hot House

Discover why a hot house is essential to growing the sweetest tomatoes. Plus, a look at how machines can make the best gnocchi in 10 minutes. (S1, ep 13)

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