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An automated production process - bottling soft drinks

An example of an automated production process within the food and drinks industry.

Health and safety in food production

Health and safety in food production, using the production of dough balls as an example.

How chicken kievs can be made cheaply

Jimmy Doherty makes chicken kievs using a home-made meat processing machine.

How chocolate is made shiny

Jimmy Doherty visits a chocolate factory to discover how they make chocolate so shiny.

How cola is produced

Jimmy Doherty reveals the secrets behind supermarket food and makes his own cola.

How cornflakes are produced

Jimmy Doherty reveals the secrets behind supermarket food and makes his own cornflakes.

How frozen oven chips get their crunch

Jimmy Doherty makes his own oven chips using a high-powered spud gun.

How instant noodles are made

Jimmy Doherty tries to work out what makes instant noodles 'instant'.

How is ice-cream kept soft in freezing conditions?

Jimmy Doherty visits an ice cream factory to discover how ice cream is kept soft.

How low fat mayonnaise is made

Jimmy Doherty makes his own low fat mayonnaise.