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.
Kona, HI (May 10, 2011) -Marketing professional Juliet Kim has joined the KonaRed™ team as its new Marketing Director. With years of industry experience, Kim brings a unique understanding of…
OLD TAPPAN, NJ–(Marketwire – May 10, 2011) – New Leaf Brands, Inc. (OTCBB: NLEFE) (“Company”), a provider of great tasting, all natural, healthy beverages, is pleased to announce that they…
Packaged Facts has pegged the functional and natural RTD beverage market at $23 billion in a new report. The report indicated that, in particular, sales of energy drinks, along with…
Already published in nine other countries including Germany and Great Britain, Red Bull has expanded publication of its lifestyle magazine, The Red Bulletin, to the United States. As reported by…
DENVER, CO (May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/) — BAZI International, Inc. (OTCBB: BAZI) announced today that the Royal Buying Group, Inc. (RBG) has agreed to partner with us in the launch…
MORTON GROVE, IL (May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/) — Lifeway Foods, Inc., (NASDAQ: LWAY) a leading supplier of cultured dairy products known as kefir and organic kefir, announces today that in…
BORBA, Inc, has signed a distribution agreement with Haralambos Beverage Company to sell its Skin Balance Waters in drug, grocery and convenience stores in Southern California, after announcing a nationwide…
Los Angeles, CA – May 9, 2011 – First Beverage Group today announced that it has hired Townsend Ziebold as Managing Partner. Ziebold will be responsible for further developing the…
BALA CYNWYD, Pa. –May 6, 2011 Skinny Nutritional Corp. (OTC BB: SKNY.OB) the maker of Skinny Water® and a leader in the zero-calorie enhanced water category, announced today that Tarik…
With a 35 percent stake in the company already in hand, Nestlé Waters announced yesterday that it had fully acquired Sweet Leaf Tea Company. Though the financial details of the…
Secaucus, NJ (May 6, 2011 ) – “Be Fit – Extracts for Body Brain,” the new product concept unveiled in Europe at Health Ingredients 2010 by the Martin Bauer Group…
CHICAGO, IL–(Marketwire – May 5, 2011) – The Organic beverages company, Apple Rush Co Inc. (PINKSHEETS: APRU) recently was certified both Vegan & Gluten Free by G-FREE-V and the certification…
MINNEAPOLIS, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Steaz®, a bestselling brand of organic green tea-based beverages and energy drinks in the United States, expands on its award-winning line of Iced Teaz…
Louisville, KY (May 5, 2011) — D.D. Williamson congratulates Pui Yeu (Rei) Phoon, a graduate student in Food Science at Purdue University, for winning its first, annual Beverage Coloring Competition…
