Ray Latif

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.

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SunOpta Acquires Assets of Lorton’s Fresh Squeezed Juices, Inc.

Expands Vertically Integrated Citrus Capabilities TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — SunOpta Inc. (“SunOpta” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:STKL) (TSX:SOY) today announced that its indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, SunOpta Global Organic…

Fortitech Continues Global Growth With New Facility In Poland

63,000 Square Foot Facility Makes this the Third Largest Fortitech Facility Worldwide Schenectady, NY (August 2, 2011) – Having helped food, beverage and pharmaceutical manufacturers introduce or improve over 30,000…

Sunsweet Purchases Function Drinks

YUBA CITY, Calif., Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Sunsweet Growers Inc. today announced its acquisition of Function Drinks, a Southern California company known for its line of innovative, dietary supplement…

Hansen Natural Reports Record Revenue, Strong Earnings

Bolstered by continued demand for Monster Energy and strong sales internationally, Hansen Natural Corporation reported record revenue of $462.1 million in the second quarter of 2011, up 26.4 percent over…

Coke Freestyle Machine Goes National

Jacksonville, Fla.  (Aug. 3, 2011) – Renowned for hearty, oversized portions and piping hot subs, Firehouse Subs® is becoming a beverage innovator with the launch of Coca-Cola Freestyle® fountains in…

Symrise Offers New Line of Tropical Fruit Flavors

Recent consumer research confirms high interest in new tropical tastes Teterboro, NJ (August 3, 2011) — “With Latino flavors having gone truly mainstream, more ‘fringe’ tastes in the tropical fruit…