Maybe it has something to do with all those behind-the-scenes shows on the Food Network but these days, people want to see where and how their favorite products are made. If you’re curious, stop by one of these specialty food manufacturers next time you’re passing through their area.

MIDWEST
Jelly Belly
Jelly Belly has been the gourmet jellybean of choice for years because of its innovative flavors. Ride on the Jelly Belly Express train while being serenaded by a chorus line of dancing Jelly Belly characters as you tour its Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, warehouse and distribution center.

Rothschild Farms
Tour the modern production facility at Rothschild Farms Factory store in Urbana, Ohio, to explore the formal English herb gardens, grab lunch in the café, shop in the gift shop and attend a seminar hosted by a celebrity chef.

NORTHEAST
Stonewall Kitchen
Fans of Stonewall Kitchen's preserves, sauces and condiments await its yearly Warehouse Sale at the flagship store in York, Maine. You also can find daily discounts on first-quality or imperfect goods at its largest company store in Rochester, New Hampshire.

NORTHWEST
Rogue Creamery
Some of the best blue cheese in the world lies inside an unassuming cinderblock factory at Rogue Creamery in Central Point, Oregon. On a short tour of the premises, you might even meet the master cheese makers and learn the story behind the legendary Rogue River Blue.

SOUTH
Byrd Cookie Company
You’ll find just about every product in the bite-size cookie line at the Gourmet Marketplace, a showroom for family-owned Byrd Cookie Company in Savannah, Georgia. There's even a viewing window so you can watch favorites, like Key Lime Coolers and Benne Wafers, being made.

WEST
Scharffen Berger
Popular chocolatier Scharffen Berger provides hour-long tours of its Berkeley production plant so you can learn how its premium chocolates are made. No trip would be complete without a stop to Café Cacao for desserts. -Denise Shoukas