Discovery Invests in Top Indian Food Net

Discovery Communications said it acquired a majority stake in Turmeric Vision Private Limited, which owns pay TV network FoodFood in India.

The deal makes Discovery partners with India’s top culinary celebrity, Sanjeev Kapoor.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

The deal expands Discovery’s presence in India. Discovery said it plans to support FoodFood’s 100% focus on local programming and will begin selling FoodFood’s advertising effective immediately.

Read more at broadcastingcable.com.

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