Apache Brings Purple Stuff Into Mexico
MEXICO CITY, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Apache Brands has added The youth premium temperance drink Superliminal Purple Stuff to its product portfolio as the master distributor for the country…
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
Big Red Expands To Nation’s Capital
Austin, TX (June 14, 2011) – Big Red, Inc., announced it will be expanding distribution of Big Red, America’s original and #1 selling red soda brand, to the Washington D.C.,…
PepsiCo Announces Test of Reduced-Sugar Cola Innovation, Pepsi NEXT
NEW YORK, NY (June 13, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) today announced at the Beverage Digest Wall Street Smarts conference that the company will test, beginning in July, a…
Go Fast Sports & Beverage Company Donates Energy to Rebuild Joplin
Go Fast Sports & Beverage Company, creators of Go Fast Energy Drink™ announced a donation of Go Fast Energy Drinks™ valued at $13,760.00 to Joplin Tornado Relief Volunteers & Donations,…
Cascade Ice 2-Calorie Water Now Available in Ingles Markets Throughout the Southeast
ASHEVILLE, NC (June 14, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — Unique Beverage Company, LLC, creators of Cascade Ice 2-calorie water, announced the availability of its most popular beverage in Ingles Markets. Cascade Ice…
Sunny Delight Beverages Co. Releases Annual Sustainability Report
CINCINNATI, OH (June 14, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — On Monday, Sunny Delight Beverages Co. (SDBC), a leading producer of fruit-based juices and juice drinks, released its third annual Sustainability Report, highlighting…
Very Cherre Brings Health Properties of Tart Cherry Juice to the Mainstream
SPARTA, MI (June 13, 2011) /PRNewswire/ — Tart cherries have long been celebrated by health and nutrition experts for their purported curative health and wellness properties. In fact, tart cherries…
illy issimo Lands Distribution In Over 14,000 CVS and Walgreens Stores
With an aim to reach brand-focused and affluent consumers, ready-to-drink coffee illy issimo recently landed distribution in over 14,000 CVS and Walgreens stores throughout the country. Launched as a joint…
Wave Energy Drink is Picked Up By Major Virginia Distributor
Charlotte, NC – Being the fastest growing energy drink in the country truly has its advantages! Wave Energy Drink has just been added to the Tri-Cities Beverage Corporations line-up, which…
Natural and Organic Food and Beverages to Surpass $78 Billion in Sales By 2015
Packaged Facts has projected U.S. sales of natural and organic foods and beverages to more than double by 2015 in a new report. The report pegged the current market at…
Genesis Today Donates Ten Truckloads of Nutrient-Rich Superfruit Juices and Teas to Families Affected by Deadly Tornadoes
AUSTIN, TX and OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (June 10, 2011) — Genesis Today, superfoods pioneer and one of the nation’s fastest-growing healthy food and beverage companies, today announced a donation of…
CoolJuice Now Available in Dominick’s
TAMPA, FL –(BUSINESS WIRE) –CoolJuice, announces new distribution of its all natural, 100 percent juice blends throughout seventy-nine Dominick’s throughout Chicago, Illinois. CoolJuice is the official beverage sponsor of Chicago…
Big Red Unveils Updated Packaging Graphics
Austin, TX (June 8, 2011)– This week, Big Red, America’s original and #1 selling red soda brand, introduced an updated, refreshed version of its iconic package design – its first…
DSM Strengthens Its Position As The Global Nutrition Solutions Leader With A New U.S. Nutrition Innovation Center
DSM, the world’s leading ingredients and premix manufacturer, is proud to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art Nutrition Innovation Center in Parsippany, New Jersey. Combining DSM’s expertise, this advanced…