Vita Coco, O.N.E. Sued Over Nutritional Claims
Hot on the heels of the release of a study that smacked down electrolyte claims made by each brand, a class-action lawsuit has been filed against the makers of both…
Ray Latif
Producer, Taste Radio; Contributing Editor, BevNET
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.
Posts by Ray Latif
BAZI® Appoints Debbie Wildrick to the Board of Directors
DENVER, Aug. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — BAZI International, Inc. (OTCBB: BAZI) announced today the appointment of Debbie Wildrick to the Board of Directors. “We are very pleased to have Ms.…
KonaRed™ Announces Widespread Distribution Throughout the Greater Sacramento Region & Idaho
Superfruit Drink Also Becomes Available in Whole Foods Markets Throughout California & Arizona August 11, 2011, Kona, HI – KonaRed™, a 100 percent natural Hawaiian superfruit beverage derived from the…
Dr Pepper Snapple Group to Dublin Bottler: Honor the Agreement You Signed
PLANO, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE) –– Responding to the Aug. 9, 2011 filing by Dr Pepper Bottling Co. of Dublin, Texas, in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Texas, Dr…
New Top-of-Mind Research from Mintel Shows Consumers Aren’t Avoiding or Reading Labels for HFCS
Separate Study Shows Food & Beverage Marketers Overestimating Consumer Opposition to HFCS WASHINGTON (August 4, 2011) — Most consumers look to avoid total added sugars, not high fructose corn syrup…
Venture Marketing of Louisiana Gets Its Modjo!
SUNRISE, FL (August 2011) – Cellutions, LLC, the leading maker of new age dietary supplements and beverages (www.modjolife.com) today announced that Alexandria, Louisiana distributor Venture Marketing will join a host…
Balqon Corporation Enters Medium-Duty Zero Emissions On-Road Electric Truck Market
Balqon Ships First On-Road Zero Emissions Electric Mule M100 Truck to its Customer HARBOR CITY, Calif. (August 1, 2011 ) —Balqon Corporation (OTCBB: BLQN), a developer of electric drive systems,…
Major Beverage Companies Willing To Take Responsibility for Post-Consumer Packaging, Study Finds
New Report on Beverage Container Recycling Finds Coca-Cola, Nestlé Waters, New Belgium Support EPR Efforts Several major U.S. beverage brands would support new laws making producers financially responsible for…
Dublin Dr Pepper Responds to Federal Lawsuit Filed by Corporate Partner
Dublin Dr Pepper, the world’s oldest Dr Pepper bottler, and the maker of a popular cane-sugar version of Dr Pepper, has issued a press release today in response to Dr…
EBOOST Launches All-Natural Energy Shot Nationwide
New Super Berry Liquid Shot boosts its way into Vitamin Shoppe, Duane Reade and Oprah Magazine New York, NY – EBOOST’s latest natural energy product, the Super Berry Natural Energy…
Hangover Joe’s Get Up & Go Signs Major License Deal With Warner Bros Consumer Products
Popular Hangover Product To Have National Tie-In To Box Office Champ The Hangover Nashville, TN – Hangover Joe’s Get Up & Go™, already America’s best-selling hangover recovery product, has inked…
Sonata Group Inc. Proudly Announces the Release of Reactioncaps
Irvine, CA (August 9, 2011) – Sonata Group Inc. proudly announces the release of Reactioncaps, a revolutionary bottle cap that will forever change the way you think of bottle caps.…
NutraGenesis Introduces its Next Generation Wellberry® Ingredient to the Industry
Brattleboro, VT: To keep up with the demand among health-conscious consumers for high antioxidant superfruit ingredients, NutraGenesis has reformulated Wellberry®, its advanced, patent-pending, GRAS affirmed functional superfruit ingredient. New and…
FutureCeuticals Enters Strategic Alliance with BioBoron Research Institute to Advance Study of FruiteX-B Calcium Fructoborate
MOMENCE, IL – FutureCeuticals, Inc. today announced the formation of a strategic alliance with the BioBoron Research Institute and its director, the renowned and well-published chemist Dr. Ion Romulus Scorei.…