Friday, October 9, 2009

Scripps Networks to Launch Cooking Channel Next Year

BY SAM SCHECHNER

Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. said it plans to launch a cooking-focused TV channel next year, the company's chief executive, Ken Lowe, said in an interview Thursday.

The move comes as Scripps Networks is investing more heavily in food-related content. Earlier this week, the company announced a joint venture to launch international versions of its Food Network channel in Europe and other markets, as it looks to capitalize on a growing appetite for culinary TV programs.

The new network will be dubbed the Cooking Channel.

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