Dubble Bubble gum, Planters peanuts, Dannon yogurt, Campbell's soup, and SunChips. We crave them. Buy them. Open them, and eat them. But behind every one of these deceptively simple food products is a fascinating and intricate process involving grand machinery, a symphony of assembly lines, and a suite of weird and wonderful steps that carries each treat from the factory floor right into your kitchen. Destination America's new series "FOOD FACTORY" takes viewers behind the scenes to see how some of America's most beloved products are made. From iconic international brands to mom-and-pop products, each involves a process ripe with zigs, zags, swoops, and alleyoops as they travel down the production line. Along the way, marvel at the machinery - some mega, some miniscule - sophisticated manufacturing techniques, and revealing food science. Narrated by "The Howard Stern Show" radio personality and Destination America veteran Jon Hein. (Source: Destination America)
Episode Info
With today's catch destined to impress the state's top seafood experts, it's all hands on deck as a Louisiana fishing boat heads out on a special 3 a.m. mission. Committed to freshness, the crew sorts and freezes the shrimp on board. But when a mechanical breakdown threatens to spoil the catch, they must fix the problem fast or head back to the dock. Meanwhile, a Toronto catering company is preparing thousands of meals for travelers at the country's busiest airport, and their tight delivery window means everything must arrive on time or else. At first, it looks like the team is ahead of schedule. That is, until heavy rains cause flight delays and they get a last-minute order for more food.