A+E Networks Acquires 50% Stake in Rachael Ray's Free Food Studios

The joint venture will produce 278 new episodes of programming over the next two years, featuring Ray and other talent.

A+E Networks has acquired a 50% stake in Rachael Ray's Free Food Studios, a production company Ray formed last year with long-time collaborators.
Under the joint venture, A+E Networks has ordered 278 new episodes of programming over the next two years from Free Food Studios, which will feature Ray and other talent.
The new content will air in A+E’s Home.Made.Nation lifestyle programming block, FYI and all other platforms distributed globally by A+E Networks.
Ray is set to host two cooking shows, 'Rachael Ray’s Meals in Minutes' and 'Rachael Ray’s Tuscany', the latter of which will film at her villa in Italy.
All projects produced by Free Food Studios for A+E will be executive produced by Ray, Brian Flanagan, Anthony Amoia and Sean Lee.