Mountain Dew Fans Get What They DEWmand
PURCHASE, N.Y., May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo’s (NYSE: PEP) Mountain Dew® (DEW) is celebrating its most loyal consumers this summer by bringing back some of their favorite DEW® flavors.…
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
HER Re-Appoints Brett Jacobson As CEO
Los Angeles, CA (May 31, 2011) HER (healthy energy revitalize), a premium line of active lifestyle beverages, is pleased to announce, effective immediately, Brett Jacobson has been reappointed CEO of…
DNA Brands Expands Retail Distribution With Walgreens
BOCA RATON, Fla., May 31, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — DNA Brands, Inc., (OTCBB:DNAX) makers of the great tasting DNA Energy Drinks® and DNA Meat Snacks, each a favorite of the…
V8 Brand Energizes Its Portfolio with New Energy Drinks and Shots
CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) is expanding its popular V8 franchise by entering the fast-growing energy drink category with two new products: V8 V-Fusion + Energy drinks and…
CREAGRI’s HIDROX Receives the NBT Award for Outstanding Application in Health Management at Vitafoods Europe
GENEVA, May 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — “Clear and credible,” said one judge. “An Excellent, comprehensively completed submission,” said another panelist. Overtaking many competitors, and analysts’ expectations, CREAGRI®’s HIDROX™ took the…
Celebrites Bring SoBe “Try Everything” Campaign To Life in New York City
PURCHASE, NY, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — SoBe® gets it. Life is more exciting — and more fun — when you try new things, whether it’s a new flavor (Yumberry…
Morgan Stanley: CSDs Perform Well In Year-Over-Year Comparison
Utilizing Nielsen scanner data results, Morgan Stanley recently released a report detailing a year-over-year comparison in which category sales of CSDs increased by 12.1 percent over a four-week period ending…
GTOX Partners With Celebrity Hot Spot Millions of Milkshakes For “Hangover 2” Shake
Hollywood, CA (May 26, 2011) – — As the newest Todd Phillips movie “The Hangover 2” is set to be released nationally on May 26, there has never been a…
Skinny Water’s Zero Calories, Zero Guilt, Zero Dollar Gas Giveaway
BALA CYNWYD, PA (Marketwire – May 26, 2011) – Skinny Nutritional Corp. (OTCBB: SKNY), the maker of Skinny Water® and a leader in the zero-calorie enhanced water category, announced today…
Cobá Lands Agreements With Four Major Distributors
Los Angeles, CA – Cobá’s distribution developments come at an interesting time as larger corporations such as Nestle roll out not only their branded line of aguas frescas, but also…
Block Island Beverages Announces Introduction of Bibbs All Natural Soda
BLOCK ISLAND, RI (May 25, 2011) — Block Island Beverages, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Block Island Brands, Inc., announced the introduction of its first two flavors of Bibbs…
GNC & Shadow Beverages and Snacks Enter into Licensing Agreement to Develop New RTD Product Line
Pittsburgh, PA, May 23, 2011 – GNC Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: GNC), a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement…
XYIENCE Names Mixed Martial Arts Coach Rafael Cordeiro as Brand Ambassador
LAS VEGAS (May 24, 2011)— XYIENCE, maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC, announces that legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) coach Rafael Cordeiro has joined Team XYIENCE…
PepsiCo Honored by Working Mother Magazine as a Best Company for Multicultural Women
PURCHASE, N.Y., May 24, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — In recognition of its commitment to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP) has been named among Working Mother‘s 2011…