Scripps expands Food Network

US channel operator Scripps Networks Interactive has expanded the reach of its Food Network in Latin America.

Competition show Chopped
airs on Food Network

Food Network is now available in Panama on Cable Onda, the country’s largest pay TV platform, offering a slate of culinary formats and factual programming.

The network is operated by Scripps Networks Latin America and features series including Chopped, a high-stakes culinary competition; Beat Bobby Flay, where two chefs go head to head for the chance to put their culinary skills to the test against the celebrity chef; and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, hosted by Guy Fieri.

Food Network’s first Latino launch was on Sky in Brazil in November 2014, followed by a pan-regional launch on DirecTV.