Food Factory USA

20142 series
Available on Nat Geo HD
Nat Geo HD

A behind-the-scenes tour of production lines of food factories in America and exploring the ingredients, techniques, and processes used to convert raw ingredients into everyday eats.

Sliders, Crackers, & Mandarins: Episode Image
Episode 7Sliders, Crackers, & Mandarins

Learn the nuts and bolts of a machine that processes 1.7 million mandarin oranges an hour. Plus, try some sliders and heart-shaped crackers. (S2, ep 7) 7+

A Head of the Game: Episode Image
Episode 8A Head of the Game

Pez & Chicken Parmesan: Join the team behind PEZ sweets as they dispense some knowledge, before taking a bite out of some mini waffles and some Texan chicken parmesan. (S2, ep 8) 7+

Buns, Popcorn Chips, & S'mores: Episode Image
Episode 9Buns, Popcorn Chips, & S'mores

Enjoy a campfire treat without having to camp, try out a customisable burger bun and discover a snack that's become popular in the sky. (S2, ep 9) 7+

Whiskey & Coke: Episode Image
Episode 10Whiskey & Coke

Step inside Jack Daniels' Tennessee headquarters, before heading to Georgia to celebrate the 100th birthday of Coca-Cola's iconic contour bottle. (S2, ep 10) 7+

Coffee & Clam Chowder: Episode Image
Episode 11Coffee & Clam Chowder

Learn how Dunkin' Donuts makes 1.8 billion cups of coffee a year, get the scoop on New England chowder and visit the home of Slap Stix lollipops. (S2, ep 11) 7+

Tomatoes & Cheese Sticks: Episode Image
Episode 13Tomatoes & Cheese Sticks

How do you get tomatoes to ripen twice as fast as usual? Or transform 100,000 pounds of cheese into mozzarella sticks every day? Find out here. (S2, ep 13) 7+

Fish Fillets and Corn Dogs: Episode Image
Episode 15Fish Fillets and Corn Dogs

Fish Fillets & Corn Dogs: One of America's longest-running companies tells all, as an Indiana outfit reveals how they turn out 40 million pounds of corn dogs every year. (S2, ep 15) 7+

Pickled Peppers & Bagels: Episode Image
Episode 16Pickled Peppers & Bagels

Visit the town of Mt. Olive, where there are no mountains or olives but lots of pickled peppers, before discovering New Yorker Bagels' secrets. (S2, ep 16) 7+

Bubblegum, Horseradish & Cupcakes: Episode Image
Episode 17Bubblegum, Horseradish & Cupcakes

Shine a light on the innovative cupcakes linked to a national security incident, a tear-inducing horseradish and a top-selling chewing gum. (S2, ep 17) 7+

Slaw & Soup: Episode Image
Episode 12Slaw & Soup

Visit the factory churning out a million mini cheeses every day, meet the famous face behind Soupman and try a revolutionary new condiment. (S2, ep 12) 7+

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