The Food That Built America

The Food That Built America

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For generations of Americans, food titans like Henry Heinz, Milton Hershey, John and Will Kellogg, C.W. Post and the McDonald brothers have literally been household names, but you don't know their stories.
IMDb 8.4/1020247 seasons
DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
IMDb 8.4/1020247 seasons
TV-PG
12 episodes
  • 1. All American Marinara

    1. All American Marinara

    Imagine a world where marinara sauce isn't part of the American palate. That was true nearly sixty years ago, when food conglomerate Campbells kickstarts what will become an Italian American food revolution.
    Imagine a world where marinara sauce isn't part of the American palate. That was true nearly sixty years ago, when food conglomerate Campbells kickstarts what will become an Italian American food revolution.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Feb 24, 2024
  • 2. Ice Cream Revolution

    2. Ice Cream Revolution

    A cab driver turned ice cream entrepreneur comes up with the idea to mix name brand candy into high quality ice cream to create new novel flavors.
    A cab driver turned ice cream entrepreneur comes up with the idea to mix name brand candy into high quality ice cream to create new novel flavors.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 2, 2024
  • 3. Soda Rising: Birth of Pop

    3. Soda Rising: Birth of Pop

    In the late 1800s, two pharmacists 1500 miles apart race to create healthy, non-alcoholic beverage options, kickstarting the entire soda industry with their breakout hits: Hires Root Beer and Dr. Pepper.
    In the late 1800s, two pharmacists 1500 miles apart race to create healthy, non-alcoholic beverage options, kickstarting the entire soda industry with their breakout hits: Hires Root Beer and Dr. Pepper.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 9, 2024
  • 4. Sunshine in a Glass

    4. Sunshine in a Glass

    A scientist and businessman team up to develop a Vitamin C rich war ration for the troops fighting in World War 2, which unexpectedly allows for the widespread distribution of OJ for the first time in history.
    A scientist and businessman team up to develop a Vitamin C rich war ration for the troops fighting in World War 2, which unexpectedly allows for the widespread distribution of OJ for the first time in history.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 16, 2024
  • 5. Let Them Bake Cake

    5. Let Them Bake Cake

    During the mid-20th century, two unlikely characters find themselves in competition to simplify the lives of homemakers across the country by creating a tasty but easy boxed cake-mix.
    During the mid-20th century, two unlikely characters find themselves in competition to simplify the lives of homemakers across the country by creating a tasty but easy boxed cake-mix.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 23, 2024
  • 6. Penny Candy Craze

    6. Penny Candy Craze

    In the early 1900s, an underestimated confectioner creates the first wrapped penny candy--the Tootsie Roll. Meanwhile, an unemployed salesman transforms medicinal hard candy into a fruit flavored, multipack designed purely for fun with Tropical Charms.
    In the early 1900s, an underestimated confectioner creates the first wrapped penny candy--the Tootsie Roll. Meanwhile, an unemployed salesman transforms medicinal hard candy into a fruit flavored, multipack designed purely for fun with Tropical Charms.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Mar 16, 2024
  • 7. Champions of Breakfast

    7. Champions of Breakfast

    A decades long war for dominance ensues as Kellogg's and General Mills battle it out with new innovative cereals, resulting in the creation of the number one cereal in the country.
    A decades long war for dominance ensues as Kellogg's and General Mills battle it out with new innovative cereals, resulting in the creation of the number one cereal in the country.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Apr 13, 2024
  • 8. Planet Mars

    8. Planet Mars

    After being kicked out of the family business by his father, Forrest Mars scratches and claws his way back to create a multi-sector global empire, Mars Inc.
    After being kicked out of the family business by his father, Forrest Mars scratches and claws his way back to create a multi-sector global empire, Mars Inc.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Apr 20, 2024
  • 9. Lunchbox Legends

    9. Lunchbox Legends

    Lunchtime is one of the most enjoyable meals of every kid's day, but before the 1960s it was just another meal. Then, three very different food visionaries take matters into their own hands to create lunch time favorites loved by children everywhere.
    Lunchtime is one of the most enjoyable meals of every kid's day, but before the 1960s it was just another meal. Then, three very different food visionaries take matters into their own hands to create lunch time favorites loved by children everywhere.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Jul 6, 2024
  • 10. The Colonel

    10. The Colonel

    It's 1935 and a hot-headed Kentucky gas station owner named Harland Sanders develops a new method for making fried chicken, drawing customers from far and wide.
    It's 1935 and a hot-headed Kentucky gas station owner named Harland Sanders develops a new method for making fried chicken, drawing customers from far and wide.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Jul 13, 2024
  • 11. Citrus Soda Stars

    11. Citrus Soda Stars

    In an early 20th century America where soda is synonymous with cola, small-time St. Louis soda maker Charles Leiper Grigg dares to take on corporate giants Coke and Pepsi by introducing something entirely new--a clear, lemon-lime soda he calls "7-Up."
    In an early 20th century America where soda is synonymous with cola, small-time St. Louis soda maker Charles Leiper Grigg dares to take on corporate giants Coke and Pepsi by introducing something entirely new--a clear, lemon-lime soda he calls "7-Up."
    TV-PG
    43min
    Jul 20, 2024
  • 12. Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc Story

    12. Burger Empire: The Ray Kroc Story

    In the 1950s, middle-aged salesman Ray Kroc is drowning in debt when he's inspired by a roadside burger stand he wants to spread nationwide--McDonald's. To buy out the business, he creates the modern model of franchising and ignites a fast-food gold rush.
    In the 1950s, middle-aged salesman Ray Kroc is drowning in debt when he's inspired by a roadside burger stand he wants to spread nationwide--McDonald's. To buy out the business, he creates the modern model of franchising and ignites a fast-food gold rush.
    TV-PG
    43min
    Jul 27, 2024
  • The Food That Built America
    DocumentaryHistoricalInspiring
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    For generations of Americans, food titans like Henry Heinz, Milton Hershey, John and Will Kellogg, C.W. Post and the McDonald brothers have literally been household names, but you don't know their stories.
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