Nuun & Co. Announces Mason Reay As President
Seattle, WA – Nuun & Co., the pioneers of electrolyte replenishment without sugars, recently announced the appointment of Mason Reay as their new President. In this role, Mr. Reay, who…
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
Great Scot International Inc. Has Introduced a Shrink Wrapped PET 6-pack of IRN-BRU
Charlotte, NC – Great Scot International Inc. has introduced a shrink wrapped PET six pack of IRN-BRU soft drink. IRN-BRU is produced by AG Barr p.l.c of Scotland and is…
Icelandic Glacial Closes New Equity Funding and Reports over 80% Increase in Q1 Sales for 2011
ÖLFUS, Iceland (May 24, 2011)— Icelandic Water Holdings ehf, makers of the award-winning, CarbonNeutral® natural spring water from Iceland, Icelandic Glacial, reported today that it had formally closed its 2010…
SoluBlend Technologies Receives 2011 Frost & Sullivan Award
FRANKFORT, IL – SoluBlend Technologies, LLC, has received the 2011 North American Technology Innovation Award in the Functional Foods & Beverages market for its development of a novel technology that…
XYIENCE Inks Endorsement Deal with Sam Stout and Mark Hominick
LAS VEGAS (June 9, 2011)— XYIENCE, maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC, has added Canadian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters Mark Hominick and Sam Stout to…
X Games Energy Drink Makes a Splash Just in Time for the Extreme Heat of Summer
Los Angeles, CA (May 23, 2011) – Convenience Marketing, LLC, announced today the official launch of X Games Energy Drink at convenience stores throughout Colorado, Texas and LA County. X…
Dream Foods International Feeds the Children by Donating Large Quantities of their Premium Citrus Line
Santa Monica, CA (June 8, 2011) – As a mother, Adriana Kahane, founder of Dream Foods International (www.dreamfoods.com) understands and values the importance of good nutrition for families of growing…
HP Ingredients Has Been Accepted Into The Trend & Solution Tours AT IFT
Bradenton, FL (June 3, 2011) —HP Ingredients is please to announce that we have been accepted into the Trend & Solution Tours at IFT June 11th-14th. Trend: Ingredients for Functional…
Dustin Pedroia Signs on as Newest Face of Vita Coco
NEW YORK, NY (June 08, 2011) — Today, Vita Coco, the nation’s best-selling coconut water and one of the fastest growing beverage brands in the U.S., announced that Dustin Pedroia,…
Tropicana Trop50 Launches Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade Flavors
CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – Jun 8, 2011) – Just in time for summer, Tropicana Trop50 introduces Lemonade and Raspberry Lemonade. These new varieties deliver the refreshment of lemonade with 50 percent…
Young Latina Students Land Gallery Row Exhibit for Their Interpretation of Historic Olvera Street
Los Angeles, CA – This month Cobá will open its headquarters to expose Art Walk attendees to a photography collection from students involved in Las Fotos Project, a non-profit, community-based…
Fresh Off The Press – Trop50’s New Look
June 7, 2011 — Introduced in 2009, Trop50, a brand extension of the USA’s most successful orange juice product Tropicana, has had a makeover! The popular juice range has a…
Extreme and Edgy Flavors
A recent report on food and beverage trends found that as Americans have grown more sophisticated in their eating habits, culinary innovators have sought to utilize increasingly intense flavors to…
FDA Seizes Elderberry Juice Concentrate at Kansas Company
June 3, 2011 – At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S Marshals seized elderberry juice products that have been distributed by Wyldewood Cellars Inc., based in…