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.
Holland, Ohio (June 7, 2011) —Emergent Technologies, LLC, Chanhassen, Minn., has teamed with Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI) to commercialize a first-of-its-kind, two-compartment polyethylene terephthalate (PET) container, called the Smiler™. “The…
LAS VEGAS (June 6, 2011)— XYIENCE, the maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC®, and retail partner General Nutrition Centers (GNC) invite mixed martial arts (MMA) fans…
VICTORVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stirling Capital Investments has secured a five-year lease for a 12,500-square-foot industrial property with international beverage company Red Bull. The facility, located at 13644 George Blvd in Victorville…
Weston, FL (June 6, 2011) – h2O®, the natural spring water in a revolutionary paper bottle, announces a marketing deal with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment’s Blu-ray and DVD release…
SAN FRANCISCO (BUSINESS WIRE)–In response to the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration discovering that an ingredient supplier had laced its products with the plasticizer DEHP, AL? Drink, makers of the…
The energy shot category has found itself the beneficiary of an unlikely consumer demographic: senior citizens. The Wall Street Journal reported yesterday that the appeal of products like 5-Hour Energy…
Between the bean, the caffeine, and the flavor, it’s hard to imagine a plant that has been more commonly utilized in the beverage industry than the coffee plant. Yet a…
SALT LAKE CITY, UT–(Marketwire – Jun 2, 2011) – Innovative Health Solutions, LLC (IHS), makers of H2O Overdrive™ and H2O Overdrive Hydrate™ Innovation in Hydration, announce sponsorship of the 2011…
LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – Jun 2, 2011) – Hall of Fame Beverages (PINKSHEETS: HFBG) – Both Chief Officers and Directors Calvin Ross and Giovanni Luciano have resigned offices and transferred…
San Clemente, CA (June 2, 2011) — HDX Hydration Mix has officially launched their groundbreaking natural beverage drink mix that is both made with natural ingredients and is environmentally friendly.…
PARSIPPANY, NJ (June 2, 2011) – Faced with continued volatility in the global supply chain and increases in the costs of raw materials, including acrylic and polyamide resins, rosin resins,…
Melville, NY (June 02, 2011) — Packaged Facts –a leading publisher of market research in the food, beverage, consumer packaged goods, and demographic sectors—recently assessed the functional and natural ready-to-drink…
Boulder, CO (May 25, 2011) – GoodBelly, a line of refreshingly juicy, organic, and vegan probiotic fruit drinks that promote digestive health,* has announced its support of Get Your Guts…
With literally hundreds of beverages launched each year, new companies have a hard enough time finding unique ways to differentiate their products by function or value, let alone develop the…
