JB Shireman Joins First Beverage Group
JB Shireman Joins First Beverage Group Los Angeles, CA (April 25, 2011) – First Beverage Group today announced that JB Shireman has joined the company as Vice President of The…
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
Video: Interview with Bill & Bob Sipper of Cascadia Managing Brands
Having been involved in the beverage industry at almost every level, Bob and Bill Sipper have seen hundreds, if not thousands, of new companies come and go. And in their combined decades of experience, the brothers – and now business partners -- have developed their own sense of the elements that contribute to the success of new brands, as well as the common problems that trip up most.
O.N.E. Coconut Water Continues Partnership With Healthy Child Healthy World With National $25,000 Fundraising Initiative
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/) — O.N.E.™ Coconut Water, a leading producer of all-natural healthy Coconut Water beverages, is excited to announce their continued partnership with Healthy Child…
Roaring Lion Takes Throne as Nightclub Royalty
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 21, 2011) – Quickly developing a reputation as a late-night king in the City of Angels, Roaring Lion has taken a dominant position in Hollywood’s highly…
Del Valle Becomes 15th Billion Dollar Brand of The Coca-Cola Company
ATLANTA & MEXICO CITY (BUSINESS WIRE)–The Coca-Cola Company announced today the addition of Del Valle® to its roster of brands that have achieved global retail sales of more than $1…
Buffalo Rock Company Announces PepsiCo’s Ring of Honor Receipients
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Buffalo Rock Company, a leader in food and beverage manufacturing, distribution, sales and marketing, announces three outstanding leaders to receive PepsiCo’s President’s 2011 Ring of Honor: Mike…
TY KU Sake Silver Wins “HOT, NEW, NOW” Award
New York, NY (April 20, 2011) — TY KU Premium Sake & Spirits proudly announces that its new premium sake, TY KU Sake Silver (“Imported Sake Domestic Price,”) was honored…
Rebootizer USA’s Third Major Order Offers Retailers New Merchandising and Marketing Support
Wilton, CT, (April 20, 2011) – Global Entry, Inc. exclusive distributor of the popular Rebootizer® Detox Shaker, (http://www.rebootizerusa.com), has finalized purchase of its third major order for sales in the…
Lifeway Foods’ Kefir Products Enrolled in Non-GMO Project
MORTON GROVE, IL (April 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/) — Just in time for April’s all-natural Earth Day celebrations, Lifeway Foods, Inc., (Nasdaq: LWAY) announced today that its entire lineup of delicious…
HOTLIPS Soda Introduces New Cranberry Flavor
Portland, OR (April 20, 2011) – HOTLIPS Soda has waded deep into the bogs of Oregon to bottle its latest fruit flavor: cranberry. Made from fruit grown in the renowned…
Coca-Cola Investors to Vote on Shareholder Resolution Addressing Toxic Chemical BPA in Can Linings
On April 27th Coca-Cola shareholders will vote on a resolution at the company’s annual meeting in Atlanta about the use of bisphenol-A (BPA) in beverage can linings. The resolution asks…
Ocean Spray Offers Consumers the Key to Unlock a Sparkling Surprise
LAKEVILLE-MIDDLEBORO, MA (BUSINESS WIRE) — Spring is officially here, and the juice experts at Ocean Spray want to sparkle up the season with more than just warm weather. Now through…
Danisco Launches Targeted Probiotic Solutions for the Whole Family
April 20, 2011 – Operating at the forefront of the probiotic revolution, Danisco brings digestive and immune health benefits to the whole family with HOWARU® Balance, a new series of…
RTD Tea is Fastest Growing Category in C-Stores
While Ready-to-Drink Tea represents only 6 percent of overall bottled beverage sales in c-stores, the category has been by far the fastest growing over the last two years, according to…