Food Network serves up Ziggo deal

Scripps Networks’ Food Network and Fine Living channels are to be launched on Dutch cable operator Ziggo’s platform as part of the programmer’s pan-regional deal with Liberty Global.

The channels offer content including top rating titles Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives and Chopped on Food Network, and Fixer Upper and House Hunters on Fine Living.

Series new to the channels in July include Patricia Heaton Parties on Food Network and Giada Entertains on Fine Living.

Food Network and Fine Living will be available from July 1 as part of the Royaal package on channels 138 and 139 respectively.

“The launch of Food Network and Fine Living on Ziggo, which will now carry our full channel portfolio, demonstrates our commitment to the expansion of our channel brands in the region and we look forward to offering more Dutch viewers access to our inspiring, world-class content which provides aunique window to the world of home, food and travel”, said Phillip Luff (pictured), managing director, Scripps Networks International, UK & EMEA.