Food Network Secures Shaftesbury Food Series

LONDON: Food Network has picked up Shaftesbury’s gastro-travel series From Spain With Love, to premiere in October across EMEA and in the U.K. in 2012.

From Spain With Love will be available in more than 80 countries. The series follows gourmand Annie Sibonney and features Spanish cuisine from local restaurateurs, fishermen, local people and Michelin-starred chefs.

"Food Network is committed to offering a diverse mix of world cuisine programming and From Spain With Love is another fine example of the quality programming viewers can expect from us," said Nick Thorogood, the managing director of Food Network EMEA. "The series is more than just a recipe show. Annie does an amazing job of inviting viewers in, to give them an authentic taste and feel for Spanish culture and cuisine."

"From Spain With Love embodies our strategy to bring globally relevant talent to the factual world,” added Rachel Low, the VP of factual entertainment at Shaftesbury. "We’re looking forward to introducing Food Network audiences in the U.K. and EMEA to Annie’s fun, spontaneous approach to food and culture."