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 (June 22, 2011)— XYIENCE, the maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC®, and the ABC Store, invite mixed martial arts (MMA) fans to meet XYIENCE…
ÖLFUS, Iceland (June 22, 2011) — Icelandic Water Holdings ehf, makers of the award-winning, CarbonNeutral® natural spring water from Iceland, Icelandic Glacial, announced today that it has formed a strategic…
PITTSBURGH, PA (June 20, 2011 ) /PRNewswire/ — GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced that Beth Kaplan, President and Chief Merchandising…
June 22, 2011 – Results of a new study led by Prof. Rob Welch (University of Ulster, Northern Ireland), show that BENEO’s Orafti®Synergy1 leads to lower energy intake in overweight…
LITTLE FALLS, NY – Debo Mukherjee has been named chief executive officer of Redco Foods Inc. and will lead Salada Tea, Red Rose Tea, Teekanne Tea and Junket brand dessert…
CAMBRIDGE, MA (Marketwire – Jun 21, 2011) – You’re a teen, summer’s here and you’re hanging at the mall, the movie theater or your local amusement park. Typical summer? Not…
In May 2011, Brain Toniq, the world’s first non-caffeinated focus and memory drink, reached the number one selling drink position out of the 390 current beverages in the natural category…
Holland, OH (June 21, 2011) —Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI), a leader in packaging development and engineering, establishes a new closure testing lab. It is thought to be the first independent…
Cascadia Managing Brands and premium ready-to-drink tea company ChanTea have entered into a definitive brand management agreement in the United States. Cascadia is already hard at work on the brand…
San Clemente, CA (June 20, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — Sambazon, the pioneer of organic Amazon Superfoods, today announced a partnership with Whole Foods Market®, the leading natural and organic food retailer,…
San Anselmo, CA (June 20, 2011) — Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI) has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent covering their method for…
(Dublin, Ohio) – Brian Pitzer, CEO of Avitae Caffeinated Water, the Dublin, Ohio-based, nationally-branded beverage company (www.myavitae.com) created a controversial business move: A social media movement, paired with dissemination of…
June 20, 2011 — BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, announced today the increase in the price of its sugar replacer ISOMALT. The list price will be…
AUSTIN, TX (June 15, 2011) — Genesis Today, superfruit pioneer and purveyor of one of the nation’s fastest growing healthy foods and beverage brands, today introduced Wake Me™ and Relax…
