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At the turn of the 20th century, James Kraft challenges thousands of years of cheese-making tradition and forever alters the dairy industry with his new cheese innovation; the Pabst brothers are desperate to keep their successful beer empire solvent.

At the turn of the 20th century, James Kraft challenges thousands of years of cheese-making tradition and forever alters the dairy industry with his new cheese innovation; the Pabst brothers are desperate to keep their successful beer empire solvent.

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S2, EP8 "Soup of the Century"

When a chemist begins working at the Joseph A. Campbell preserve company, he invents a condensed soup that brings this rare luxury to the nation for the first time. It also attracts the attention of Henry Heinz, who becomes a bitter competitor.

The Food That Built America

S2, EP1 "Pizza Wars"

In the 1950's, two brothers from Wichita, Kan., aim to build their restaurant, Pizza Hut, by introducing America to Italian dish-pizza; Americans soon fall in love with their pizza, but rival, Domino's, threatens to derail their success.

The Food That Built America

S2, EP2 "The Chocolate Rush"

In 1919, Milton Hershey is king of the chocolate, but everything changes when sugar prices drop in the new post-WWI era; competitors spring up, including Hershey's former employee HB Reese, who goes on to create one of the bestselling candies ever.

The Food That Built America

S2, EP3 "The Kings of Burgers"

In the 1950s, Ray Kroc franchises McDonald's nationwide, but right behind Kroc, a wave of other entrepreneurs tries to cash in on the fast food restaurant craze; two Florida visionaries start up what will become Kroc's biggest rival.

The Food That Built America

S2, EP7 "Cookie Wars"

A business partnership gone wrong leads Adolphus Green to create one of the most iconic cookie and cracker companies in history, and it revolutionizes packaging.

The Food That Built America

S2, EP6 "Chip Dynasties"

Herman Lay takes regional and small-time chips business to a national scale with his cutting-edge sales techniques and world-changing packaging technology, while a rival innovator invents a new kind of snack chip that will challenge Lay's crown.

The Food That Built America

S2, EP5 "Cola Wars"

In the 1970s, one major cola brand launches a blind taste-test marketing plan that takes direct aim at their biggest competitor.

The Food That Built America

S2, EP4 "American Cheese"

At the turn of the 20th century, James Kraft challenges thousands of years of cheese-making tradition and forever alters the dairy industry with his new cheese innovation; the Pabst brothers are desperate to keep their successful beer empire solvent.

Explore the stories of the families behind the food that built America, those who used brains, muscle, blood, sweat and tears to get to America's heart through its stomach.
Starring: Libby O'Connell, Yohuru Williams
Original Air Date: Aug 11, 2019
Genres: Home/CookingTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
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