Food52 names **Lidey Heuck** as its new **Editor-in-Chief**, bringing her expertise in cookbook authorship and recipe development. Heuck previously served as **Editor-in-Residence at America’s Test Kitchen**, where she contributed to culinary content and editorial leadership. The appointment marks a shift in Food52’s editorial direction, leveraging her background in food media and publishing.
Culinary Media Group LLC, through its subsidiary Marquee Brands, acquires the assets of Food52, Inc. The move consolidates two leading culinary media brands—Food52 and *America’s Test Kitchen*—under a single ownership, expanding their combined reach to millions of cooking enthusiasts.
A Delaware court auction sells Food52 for **$10.3 million**, breaking the company into three separate assets. The platform, once valued over **$300 million**, dissolves after years of financial decline. The sale marks the final step in its restructuring process under bankruptcy.
America's Test Kitchen has entered a contract to acquire assets from Food52, Inc. under pending bankruptcy court approval. Both brands are recognized as leading media companies with dedicated followings.
