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The Food That Built America

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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, those who invented new technologies and helped win wars.

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Upcoming TV Listings for The Food That Built America

The Food That Built America Tortilla Takeover

Bold visionaries risk bringing Mexican food to Americans, creating the top-selling condiment, famous snack chip brands and pairing chips and salsa.

11:00 AM on History Canada East

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The Food That Built America Movie Theater Munchies

A struggling chocolate maker and a young theater assistant create the movie theater concession stand and launch the world's most iconic movie candies.

12:00 PM on History Canada East

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The Food That Built America 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; he creates the modern model of franchising and ignites a fast-food gold rush.

1:00 PM on History Canada East

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The Food That Built America Tortilla Takeover

Bold visionaries risk bringing Mexican food to Americans, creating the top-selling condiment, famous snack chip brands and pairing chips and salsa.

11:00 PM on History Canada East

Select your lineup for TV local listings

The Food That Built America Movie Theater Munchies

A struggling chocolate maker and a young theater assistant create the movie theater concession stand and launch the world's most iconic movie candies.

12:00 AM on History Canada East

Select your lineup for TV local listings

The Food That Built America 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; he creates the modern model of franchising and ignites a fast-food gold rush.

1:00 AM on History Canada East

Select your lineup for TV local listings