Food Factory (2012–present)

1. S01E01Warhol soupAugust 30, 2012 7.0Discover how Campbell's spells out the letters for perfect soup; why Razzles need a lot of pressure to become sweet candy gum; how beer beco
2. S01E02The Big AppleAugust 30, 2012 7.0Spanikopita; ginger snaps; tartufo; apple juice
3. S01E03A Griller ThrillerSeptember 6, 2012 7.0Chewy granola bars; BBQ vegetable medleys; blue cheese; rice cakes
4. S01E04Pasta The Ice CreamSeptember 6, 2012 7.0Ice cream cones; sodapop; pasta; chewing gum
5. S01E05Smoking SalmonSeptember 13, 2012 8.5Discover 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
6. S01E06Season's bestSweet as SugarSeptember 13, 2012 9.0Refined sugar; apple danishes; eggs; tortillas
7. S01E07Crunch TimeSeptember 20, 2012 8.0Vodka mixers; Italian pizzelle cookies; Buffalo wings; super caramel crunch cake.
8. S01E08Whipping It UpSeptember 20, 2012 8.5Pureed buttercup soup; aerosol whipped cream; lollipops; crab sticks.
9. S01E09A Taste of IndiaSeptember 27, 2012 8.0Crunchy chips; fav gulab jumun; almond biscotti; tofu
10. S01E10In a JamSeptember 27, 2012 8.0Croissants; rhubarb strawberry jam; cranberry and orange stuffing; tomato sauce.
11. S01E11From Toffee to CoffeeOctober 4, 2012 6.0Premium toffee; vegan-friendly pesto; high-quality coffee; ice rocket lollipops
12. S01E12Pasta the OlivesOctober 4, 2012 8.5Discover how stuffed olives get from branch to jar; 12,000 plates of tortellini are made per day; how local ingredients make cranberry pumpk
13. S01E13Holy PierogyOctober 11, 2012 8.0Discover just how many cheesecakes 15 tons of cream cheese will make; how to make 500,000 perogies a day; why for ice cream sandwiches, huma
14. S01E14Flour PowerOctober 11, 2012 7.0Discover how 15 metric tonnes of goat cheese get made weekly; why a team of experts make 8000 strawberry shortcakes a week; what magnets hav
15. S01E15Come Fly With meOctober 18, 2012 7.0Discover how 32,000 bagels are made in eight hours; how one company mass produces airplane food always ready for take off; why berries are e
16. S01E16Full Steam AheadOctober 18, 2012 6.0Discover how 15 billion tablets of candy are made; what the secret ingredient is in Pilsener beer; how a modern update of Ancient Egyptian t
17. S01E17Going CrackersOctober 25, 2012—Discover how Freezies stay fresh for 820 days; how moisture levels are achieved to make parmesan cheese; why ripe bananas make banana chocol
18. S01E18Hot PotatoOctober 25, 2012 7.0Discover how the world's best spuds make it to the dinner plate; why gumballs travel through the twilight zone to become perfectly shaped; h
19. S01E19Totally TropicalNovember 1, 2012 7.0Discover how addictive roasted peanuts, creamy mango smoothies, full fat bocconcini cheese, and decadent vegan brownies gets to the masses.
20. S01E20Mousse HuntingNovember 1, 2012 7.0Blueberry cream cheese bagels; pot roast; spring water; lemon mousse cakes.
21. S01E21Like Momma MakesNovember 8, 2012 9.0Frozen pizza; spreadable butter; organic mushrooms; mini quiche florentine.
22. S01E22Hitting The TrailNovember 8, 2012—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; a
23. S01E23Gone FishingNovember 15, 2012 9.0Discover what it takes to harvest 600,000 rainbow trout each year; why an oil shower creates roasted cashews; how one apple slicing machine
24. S01E24This is ToastNovember 15, 2012 8.0Discover how the sandwich staple Wonderbread is made; how nutty pecans are transformed into pralines; how to make a perfectly balanced Morro
25. S01E25The Cream of the CropNovember 22, 2012 7.0Discover why free-range cows raised without pesticide produces the tastiest milk; why dried chick peas love a hot steam; how a samosa machin
26. S01E26In the Hot HouseNovember 22, 2012 8.0Discover why a hot house is essential to growing the sweetest tomatoes; how a 130 foot tunnel oven makes perfect muffins; the secret recipe

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01All You Cone EatApril 10, 2013—Discover how sweet, crispy waffle cones get their ice cream-ready shape; rich, dark chocolate milk is transformed from creamy to dreamy; tan
2. S02E02Salty and SweetApril 10, 2013—Discover how gooey glazed donuts get blasted by an icing waterfall, while ice cream bars are given a chocolate bath; why health-conscious Ko
3. S02E03All Bar NaanApril 17, 2013—Discover how modern technology has transformed the way traditional Indian flatbread is baked; crunchy cheesy puffs get a flavour as bright a
4. S02E04Food FortunesApril 17, 2013—Discover how spicy salsa gets its peppery kick; a tangy ancient cheese once made by monks gets a modern makeover; crunchy fortune cookies co
5. S02E05Cut the MustardApril 24, 2013—Discover how zesty mustard gets its vibrant colour; luxurious orange creams come filled with a double hit of sweet and tart; nutty granola b
6. S02E06Spring in GeorgiaApril 24, 2013 10.0Discover how cool and refreshing frozen yogurt gets its dizzying layers of crunchy toffee and peanut butter swirl; the origin of crispy spri
7. S02E07Getting SaucyMay 1, 2013—Discover how classic Tootsie Pops get that chewy reward in the middle; sweet and tangy ketchup contains all of the five taste sensations; a
8. S02E08Tikka My Breath AwayMay 1, 2013—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 m
9. S02E09Double TroubleMay 8, 2013—Discover how crispy, cheesy pizza goes from simple slice to portable pocket; refreshing ginger beer gets that sweet and spicy pop; powdered
10. S02E10From Sugar with LoveMay 8, 2013—Discover how peppermint puffs get their light and airy texture while packing a spicy blast; flaky cheese straws get that perfect twist of bu
11. S02E11Colourful CandyMay 15, 2013—Discover how sweet and sugary Mike and Ike candies get their chewy centres and shiny shells; rich and cheesy shredded mozzarella is made jus
12. S02E12Use Your NoodleMay 15, 2013—Discover how decadent peanut butter chocolate bonbons from Waggoner are made to resemble the lucky buckeye nut; the noodles in slurp-worthy
13. S02E13Che Cha SamburMay 22, 2013—Discover how the makers of madras sambar, an ancient Indian vegetable stew, manage to fit an entire aromatic meal into a small can; the surp
14. S02E14Fancy a Sausage RollMay 22, 2013—Discover how irresistibly flaky sausage rolls were formerly a snack fit for just a king; fluffy, sugary Peeps marshmallows come out looking
15. S02E15Hill of BeansMay 29, 2013—Discover how smooth caramel and milky chocolate combine with scrumptious pretzels to produce a perfect salty sweet snack; the makers of Jell
16. S02E16Welch Rare-BiteMay 29, 2013—Discover how sweet and crunchy Boston Baked Beans are made to be the candy version of a traditional side dish; the tangy strawberry filling
17. S02E17The Names BoondiJune 5, 2013—Discover how the makers of doubly delicious "Tortetufo" get one chocolate praline mousse cake inside another; plain chick peas are transform
18. S02E18Abba Zaba DooJune 12, 2013—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 l
19. S02E19The Rocky RoadJune 12, 2015—Discover how old world flavour is lovingly baked into rustic and crusty Baltic dark rye bread; sweet and chewy Duo cookies cater to the tast
20. S02E20Over The RainbowJune 12, 2013—Discover how humble rice and sugar are transformed into a gooey, crunchy marshmallow bar topped with rainbow-coloured chocolate chips; the r
21. S02E21Put The Kettle OnJune 19, 2013—Discover how crispy, lip-smacking Kettle potato chips are specially crinkled for maximum dipping power; sweet, melt-in-your-mouth meringue c
22. S02E22Not Tonight JosephineJune 19, 2013—Discover how an aromatic blend of exotic spices is packed into pakoras, a mouthwatering, deep-fried Indian fritter; the bakers of decadently
23. S02E23Chip Off The Old BlockJune 26, 2013—Discover how roasted eggplants are transformed into rich and yummy baba ghanoush; apple strudel is hand braided into a flaky, buttery treat;
24. S02E24Where You BeanJune 27, 2013—Chocolate-cherry cordials; mulled apple cider; four-bean medley; and turtle cheesecake.
25. S02E25The House That Santa BuiltNovember 28, 2013—Discover how festive eggnog gets its rich and creamy, soothing texture; pre-assembled gingerbread houses are built on a spicy foundation of
26. S02E26Yule Love ThisNovember 25, 2013—Discover how only a few simple ingredients produce the complex flavour of crumbly, buttery Scottish shortbread; moist cake and creamy mousse

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Halloween 1January 11, 2014—A look at how popular Halloween candy is made. Included: Kerr's Molasses Kisses; and ghoulish bubblegum treats.
2. S03E02Halloween 2January 11, 2014—A look at how certain Halloween treats are made, including chocolate witches and spooky marshmallow pops.
3. S03E03Smell the CoffeeJanuary 18, 2014—From raw materials to finished products, FOOD FACTORY goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are made: The tumbling room o
4. S03E04From Candy to a BabyJanuary 18, 2014—FOOD FACTORY goes behind the scenes to reveal how our favourite foods are made: Learn the age-old technique that packs the pistachio punch i
5. S03E05Ice Cup of TeaJanuary 25, 2014—
6. S03E06Get FruityJanuary 25, 2014—
7. S03E07Nuts About BrittleJanuary 24, 2014—
8. S03E08Snow and IceJanuary 24, 2014—
9. S03E09A Chocolate OrangeJanuary 31, 2014—
10. S03E10Sweet and SavouryJanuary 31, 2014—
11. S03E11Fantastic FlavoursFebruary 7, 2014—
12. S03E12In a PickleFebruary 7, 2014—
13. S03E13Give It a WhirlFebruary 14, 2014—
14. S03E14Berry, Berry TastyFebruary 14, 2014—
15. S03E15Fries, with a TwistFebruary 21, 2014—
16. S03E16Plenty of FishFebruary 21, 2014—
17. S03E17The Perfect BurgerFebruary 28, 2014—
18. S03E18A Taste of JapanFebruary 28, 2014—
19. S03E19What a Hunk!March 7, 2014—
20. S03E20Rock Around the ChocMarch 7, 2014—
21. S03E21Hot Stuff!March 14, 2014—
22. S03E22A Trip to DijonMarch 14, 2014—
23. S03E23Thirst QuencherMarch 21, 2014—
24. S03E24Six Into EightMarch 21, 2014—
25. S03E25Breakfast in ShredMarch 28, 2014—
26. S03E26Pasta MasterMarch 28, 2014—

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Pop Goes the CakeSeptember 20, 2014—An irresistible combination of caramel, chocolate, and butter pecan, discover the tantalizing secrets of the ice cream you serve like a cake
2. S04E02Shaken Not StirredSeptember 20, 2014—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
3. S04E03Gold BarsSeptember 27, 2014—Featuring shredded coconut, toasted almonds, and rum, this Caribbean-inspired candy bar takes a trip through a chocolate waterfall; it takes
4. S04E04Pasta Straight UpSeptember 27, 2014—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
5. S04E05Everyday Is SundaeOctober 4, 2014—It takes 1.5 million kilograms of strawberry sauce to satisfy the annual demand for strawberry shortcake ice cream; hundreds of delectable t
6. S04E06Viva Los ChurrosOctober 11, 2014—The surprising thing about this protein-packed breakfast cereal is that it's made from navy beans, lentils, garbanzo beans, and brown rice;
7. S04E07Lights, Camera, PopcornOctober 11, 2014—
8. S04E08Fishing for SpudsOctober 11, 2014—
9. S04E09Crepe EscapeOctober 18, 2014—
10. S04E10Green with EnvyOctober 18, 2014—
11. S04E11My Cup Runneth OverOctober 25, 2014—
12. S04E12Cuckoo for CoconutsOctober 25, 2014—
13. S04E13Pigging OutNovember 1, 2014—
14. S04E14Chocolate Under WrapsNovember 1, 2014—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
15. S04E15Let's TalkTofurkyNovember 8, 2014—Complete with holiday stuffing in the centre, Tofurky is a hearty vegetarian alternative to Thanksgiving roast turkey; two best friends have
16. S04E16Just the FlaxNovember 8, 2014—
17. S04E17Pepper PartyNovember 15, 2014—
18. S04E18Ready for This JellyNovember 15, 2014—
19. S04E19From Argentina with LoveNovember 22, 2014—
20. S04E20Juiced UpNovember 22, 2014—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 r
21. S04E21Working for PeanutsNovember 29, 2014—
22. S04E22Miso HungryNovember 29, 2014—
23. S04E23Brine TimeDecember 6, 2014—
24. S04E24Pipe DreamsDecember 6, 2014—
25. S04E25Easy as PieDecember 13, 2014—
26. S04E26Red Hot DelightDecember 13, 2014 10.0"Food Factory turns up the heat with a legendary hot sauce, a century-old cereal,

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Red Red VineSeptember 5, 2015—This all-American candy company makes 200,000 packages of red licorice every day; this zippy mayonnaise packs the punch of spicy Sriracha; 4
2. S05E02Elbow GreaseSeptember 5, 2015—1.8 million cherry chews are produced from just one single batch; massive silos of wheat are transformed into ‘elbow’ macaroni pasta; this c
3. S05E03Sweet as HoneySeptember 12, 2015—Meet the worker bees who transform raw honey into liquid gold; this California bakery turns out 50,000 loaves of sprouted wheat bread every
4. S05E04Sunny Side UpSeptember 12, 2015—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 ta
5. S05E05Noodling AroundSeptember 19, 2015—There’s a waterfall of chocolate at this California candy factory; meet the saucy squad behind mountains of cannelloni; find out what it tak
6. S05E06Liquid GoldSeptember 19, 2015—From tree to bottle, follow the amazing story of maple syrup; there’s a ‘tower of power’ behind this delectable Almond Roca® butter toffee p
7. S05E07Cut The CheeseSeptember 26, 2015—It takes 80,000 apples to produce a single batch of fruit leather; discover the secret to making squeaky and addictive cheese curds; inspire
8. S05E08Snack OdysseySeptember 26, 2015—Visit the amazing chocolate factory behind these exotic truffles; these eco-friendly coffee pods combine guilt-free caffeine with all the co
9. S05E09Let Them Eat Caviar!October 3, 2015—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; t
10. S05E10You've Got KaleOctober 3, 2015—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 Flor
11. S05E11Mint ConditionOctober 10, 2015—These melt-in-your-mouth chocolate mints are lovingly finished by hand; in this unique antipasto, the star ingredient goes from field to jar
12. S05E12Smooth as ButterOctober 10, 2015—These peanut butter cups feature an amazing history and a one-of-a-kind butterscotch coating; starting with giant slabs of butter, three mil
13. S05E13Puffins N' CreamOctober 17, 2015—This eco-minded breakfast cereal gives back to the iconic birds for which it is named; these artisan chocolatiers turn liquid into luscious
14. S05E14Butter Up!October 17, 2015—Five million of these iconic throat drops are produced every day; it took dozens of tries to perfect these gluten-free veggie pockets; the r
15. S05E15Easy as ABCNovember 7, 2015—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
16. S05E16Drumroll PleaseNovember 7, 2015—Once discontinued, the strawberry cheesecake frozen treat is back by popular demand; find out the secret to these irresistible sea salt cara
17. S05E17It's BittersweetNovember 14, 2015—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-
18. S05E18Hurry and Ketchup!November 14, 2015—Find out what makes these flavoured chips distinctly Canadian; Pal-o-Mine candy bars first debuted in 1920 and the winning recipe hasn’t cha
19. S05E19Ice Ice BLTNovember 21, 2015—Hundreds of gourmet BLT sandwiches are on the line as food workers deal with badly burned brioche buns, no-show bacon & tomatoes that are st
20. S05E20Night Shift: The Mother LodeNovember 21, 2015—A family-run bakery prepares a huge order for a prestigious hotel chain; an unsatisfactory taste test forces the producers of organic, cold-
21. S05E21Baby CakesNovember 28, 2015—A toronto team prepares thousand so meals for preschoolers; a bakery bakes carrot cakes for passengers on a New York City brunch cruise.
22. S05E22Night Shift: Hole in OneNovember 28, 2015—Ohio taco artists prepare food for a thousand people; Toronto bakers make a signature desert for a ladies' golf club.
23. S05E23Night Shift: King of FeastsDecember 5, 2015—A Las Vegas bakery works overnight to finish several wedding cakes; in Ontario, a catering company feeds hundreds of athletes.
24. S05E24Night Shift: Brain FoodDecember 5, 2015—A crew of Cape Cod fishermen struggle to fill a hefy fish order from Harvard University; Ontario farmers scour their fields for fresh ingred
25. S05E25Night Shift: Plane SailingDecember 12, 2015—A Louisiana fishing boat faces mechanical breakdowns; a Toronto catering company struggles to prepare thousands of meals for travelers.
26. S05E26Night Shift: Chew ChewDecember 12, 2015—Bakers make 440 birthday cakes for a celebration at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs; an overnight crew prepares for 250 gourm

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Backyard BBQSeptember 24, 2016—Food Factory fires up the grill for a special Backyard BBQ episode: Cattle BoyZ chipotle maple bacon barbecue sauce packs a signature gourme
2. S06E02ThanksgivingOctober 1, 2016—Food Factory celebrates Thanksgiving with four holiday favourites: It takes mountains of dough to keep up with demand for Pepperidge Farms'
3. S06E03The Big GameOctober 8, 2016—The Big Game episode of Food Factory serves up the perfect tailgate party menu: chocolate pizza and peanut butter wings; TGI Friday’s Jalape
4. S06E04HalloweenOctober 15, 2016—The Halloween episode of Food Factory goes trick-or-treating for candy corn at Jelly Belly; sucks on creepy lollipops come in barf, blood, a
5. S06E05LoveNovember 5, 2016—
6. S06E06Fiesta nightNovember 12, 2016—
7. S06E07Movie nightNovember 19, 2016—
8. S06E08BirthdaysNovember 26, 2016—
9. S06E09WinterDecember 3, 2016—
10. S06E10Valentine's dayDecember 10, 2016—
11. S06E11Halloween part 2December 17, 2016—
12. S06E12Canada dayDecember 24, 2016—
13. S06E13EasterDecember 31, 2016—

Season 6 ranked & reviewed