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.
LOS ANGELES, CA (July 20, 2011)– Underscoring their ongoing support for athletes and others who stretch the boundaries of human performance, O.N.E.™ Coconut Water is excited to announce its title…
NEW YORK, NY (July 21, 2011) — (BUSINESS WIRE)– Skinny Nutritional Corp. (OTCBB: SKNY), the maker of Skinny Water® and a leader in the zero-calorie enhanced water category, announced today…
ZUG, SWITZERLAND (July 21, 2011) – WILD Flavors, GmbH (WILD) has relocated its East China Sales and Shanghai Flavor Creations Teams to the Shanghai Juke Biotech Park utilizing over 870…
SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwire – Jul 21, 2011) – Soda Fans and cheerfully dysfunctional monster aficionados unite! Jones Soda, a leader in the premium soda category and known for its innovative marketing,…
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (July 15, 2011) In response to an overwhelming demand from its distributor and retail partners, Coast Brands Group, LLC has announced the creation of its Craft Beer…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (July 19, 2011) — Soma Beverage Company, leading beverage manufacturer and pioneer of the essence water and unsweetened flavored water categories, best known for its Metromint beverages,…
In what the company described as a live social experiment, Honest Tea set up unmanned pop-up stores in cities nationwide yesterday where passersby could purchase bottles of tea based on…
PURCHASE, NY (July 20, 2011) – Stevi B’s, the restaurant industry’s only national premium pizza buffet franchise, today announced it has signed an agreement with PepsiCo for exclusive beverage pouring…
DENVER, CO (Jul 19, 2011) – The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCBB: PLSB) (“Pulse” or the “Company”), makers of the PULSE® brand of “good-for-you” NutriPurpose™ beverages, today announced that it has…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (Jul 20, 2011) – Only two months after its initial launch in over 300 California Jamba Juice® (NASDAQ: JMBA) locations, Zola® Brazilian Superfruits announced today it will…
LAS VEGAS (July 19, 2011) –XYIENCE has picked its champion flavor and athlete to launch the second Xenergy collector can: Xenergy Premium CranRazz. The can features an image of XYIENCE…
HAYWARD, CA (July 19, 2011) — What would you need to turn your backyard party into the ultimate summer fiesta? Shasta Beverages, Inc., a national leader in flavor creation, has…
New York, NY (July 14, 2011) – 12NtM Sparkling Beverages, the all natural chef-crafted blends of herbs, spices, fruit juices and organic teas, has announced a partnership with superstar chef…
Red Bull North America has discontinued production of its energy shot and cola. Amidst a flurry of rumors last week, the move was not entirely unexpected, though Red Bull’s decision…
