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.
After partnering with Sunsweet Naturals and achieving national distribution through UNFI last year, C2O now finds itself as a company on the rise — albeit one that is facing many…
Chicago, IL (June 24, 2011) – It still has organic ingredients, it still has real fruitjuice flavoring the Green Tea and it still tastes amazing, but now it has just…
NEW YORK, NY (July 26, 2011) Skinny Nutritional Corp. (OTC BB: SKNY.OB) the maker of Skinny Water® and a leader in the zero-calorie enhanced water category, announced today that it…
??Florence, KY (June 21, 2011) — Emerson Industrial Automation has joined the Water Footprint Network as a partner in the organization. The Water Footprint Network is a non-profit organization based…
LAS VEGAS (July 25, 2011) — XYIENCE announces that Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC, has received a nomination for Energy Drink of the Year in the 2011…
Chicago, IL (July 19, 2011) – MADE Drinks Company is coming clean on the green, Green Tea that is. With a new label that will promote the dominate ingredient, MADE…
LEWES, DE (Marketwire – Jul 25, 2011) – NuVim, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: NUVM), a leading provider of nutritional refrigerated, ready-to-drink beverages and powder mixes, announced today that it has signed a…
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) (July 16, 2011) ASSURE Water, announced new U.S. distribution with Kehe Food Distributors. Kehe distributes more than 40,000 natural and specialty food products to more than…
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) (July 09, 2011) Shaw’s Markets the largest supermarket chain with stores located entirely in New England markets. Shaw’s remains the only supermarket chain to operate in…
First Beverage Group announced yesterday that it has purchased a stake in San Francisco-based Purity Organic Juices. While details regarding the exact size and amount of the investment have not…
Newport Beach, CA – Green Planet, a category innovator that has launched a 100% plant-based, petroleum-free PLA bottle with vapor distilled water, has successfully completed the Coast Brands pilot program…
HONOLULU, HI — Hawaiian Springs, LLC, a Hawaii-based premium natural bottled water company, has increased its retail availability through new partnerships with Raley’s, Gelson’s and Bristol Farms Markets. Gelson’s first…
Portland, OR (July 18, 2011) – The Thomas Kemper Soda Company (“the Company”), a premium, craft soda maker with 23 years of rich history, and its Board of Directors has…
Hermosa Beach, CA – ZICO Pure Premium Coconut Water continues its monumental growth nationwide with the addition of Buckeye Distributing, the experienced independent beverage distributor based in Cleveland, Ohio. Buckeye…
