Ray Latif is the lead host, producer, and content editor of Taste Radio, BevNET’s flagship podcast and the go-to show for food and beverage industry insights. With 14 years of experience in the industry, Ray is a seasoned journalist known for his sharp interviews and in-depth coverage of trends, innovation, and news. He began his career at BevNET as an assistant editor, later advancing to managing editor of both the website and magazine. Since 2016, he’s been the driving force behind Taste Radio, overseeing everything from content strategy to production. Ray’s conversational style and meticulous research have earned him widespread praise from both guests and listeners. He has had the privilege of interviewing a diverse range of high-profile figures, including Patrick Mahomes, Jennifer Garner, Dan Aykroyd, Kobe Bryant, Padma Lakshmi, and Brad Paisley. His ability to connect with entrepreneurs, celebrities, and industry leaders has made Taste Radio a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolving world of food and beverage.
LAS VEGAS (August 25, 2011)— XYIENCE, maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC, announces that UFC fighters Wanderlei Silva and Mark Hominick will be appearing at XYIENCE’s…
Boca Raton, FL (August 19, 2011) – DynaPep® Energy, creator of the world’s first Supercharged Energy Micro-Shot, today announced that many of its major customers, including convenience, drug and grocery…
All-Natural Flavored Sparkling Water Launches in New England White Plains, NY – Something Natural, an all-natural flavored sparkling water has launched in New England through Blue Coast/Great State Beverages, with…
August 20, 2011 — The Peace Tea Festival at Powellapalooza will be celebrated from September 22nd-25th 2011. A musical kaleidoscope of rock, hip-hop, bluegrass, reggae, folk, funk, and electronic artists…
Reed’s Inc., maker of a variety of natural sodas and non-alcoholic ginger beers, has changed the wording on labels of Reed’s Natural Energy Elixir and Reed’s Nausea Relief in response…
Superfruit Drink Starts Selling at Commissaries in Hawaii, California, Japan, Guam and South Korea August 25, 2011, Kona, HI – KonaRed™, a 100 percent natural Hawaiian superfruit beverage derived from…
NEENAH, WI (August 25th, 2011) – FITNESS EDGE, a fruit juice and skim milk Smoothie with 20 grams of Whey Protein was recently awarded the Gold Medal at the World…
Mountain Dew joins forces with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to reward players when they purchase Mountain Dew products PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Mountain Dew (DEW)…
Employees from Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club and Vanguard Join to Support Families In Need DETROIT, Aug. 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –– Feed The Children and PepsiCo today partnered to deliver ten semi…
Leading Unsweetened Essence Water Aims to Break Soda’s Grip on America San Francisco, CA (July 2011) – HINT Inc., maker of the leading unsweetened flavored water, has launched, HINT FIZZ®,…
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Aug. 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Robertet Flavors, the US-based Flavors division of the global Robertet Group, announced today that it has selected GeoPeak Energy LLC to design, install…
Brattleboro, VT — Research has shown that stress and elevated cortisol levels associated with it negatively impact immune function. WellBody?365™ is the first bulk-branded ingredient designed specifically to address the…
‘World’s Fittest Couple’ Named as New Spokespeople for the Superior Energy Ingredient MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 23, 2011 – Bioenergy Life Science, Inc. (www.bioenergyribose.com) secures US triathletes Laura and Greg…
ÖLFUS, Iceland (August 23, 2011) — Icelandic Water Holdings ehf, makers of the award-winning, CarbonNeutral® natural spring water from Iceland, Icelandic Glacial, announced today that it has partnered with the…
