Gusto TV to Launch on The Roku Channel

Ottawa, Canada, November 22, 2020 – Gusto Worldwide Media is proud to announce its launch as both a linear channel and VOD service on The Roku Channel, the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku® platform. Roku users in the U.S will be able to access and enjoy Gusto TV’s linear feed on channel 440 of The Roku Channel’s Live TV Channel Guide, while VOD streamers can consume Gusto’s culinary content for free via The Roku Channel.

Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S. by hours streamed.[1] The Roku Channel delivers both free and premium entertainment in a single, easy to navigate destination and is home to thousands of titles, including free movies and TV episodes. It reached U.S. households with an estimated 54 million people in Q3. The Roku Channel will soon offer its audiences the world’s best food channel – Gusto TV.

“There’s nothing quite like food that can spark joy, even in the most difficult times,” says Chris Knight, CEO and President of Gusto Worldwide Media. “As the demand for content consumption and cooking continues to rise, we’re here to inspire, comfort and entertain users of The Roku Channel all across the US.”

Gusto is the world’s best food channel with 670 hours of original programming streaming on dozens of platforms around the world.

Food is the one true global language, and Gusto speaks all dialects.

[1] Kantar, May 2020

About Gusto TV: Gusto TV is the world’s most innovative linear food television channel. From in-studio cooking series featuring creative recipes and dynamic hosts to fascinating documentary and reality series about food culture and sustainability, Gusto TV delivers a diverse mix of engaging and inspiring cooking programming that resonates globally. Gusto TV’s internationally acclaimed series include DNA Dinners, One World Kitchen, and Crate to Plate.

About Gusto Worldwide Media: Gusto Worldwide Media is an innovative media company that produces, distributes, and broadcasts inspiring culinary programming. From multiple in-studio shows featuring unforgettable cooking to adventurous documentary programming about food culture and sustainability, Gusto TV showcases a mix of diverse cuisines, unique food pairings, and entertaining hosts. Gusto’s state-of-the-art Canadian facility features a studio, test kitchen, post-production plant, master control, and play-out services. With 100+ new hours of original content created annually and an additional 670+ hours of proprietary content, Gusto operates on the premium lifestyle channel Gusto in Canada as well as across multiple international platforms.

About Roku: Roku is a registered trademark of Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries. Trade names, trademarks and service marks of other companies appearing in this press release are the property of their respective holders.

Media Contact: Stephanie Swart – Brand & Digital Marketing Manager
sswart@gustotv.com