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.
World Champion Boxing Promoter and Entrepreneur Rock Newman’s USDA Certified Organic Hemp Ice Tea to be Available at 4,000 Capital Region Retail Outlets WASHINGTON, DC – OCT 3, 2011 –…
DENVER, CO–(Marketwire – Oct 3, 2011) – The Pulse Beverage Corporation (OTCBB: PLSB) (“Pulse” or the “Company”), makers of the PULSE® brand of “good-for-you” NutriPurpose™ beverages today announced a strategic…
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. — Brian Liu knows a thing or two about building companies from scratch in a rough economy, identifying emerging trends and tapping into unmet market demand. As…
Woodbury, NY – AriZona Beverages USA LLC kicks it up a notch with the newest addition to their virgin cocktail line, Strawberry Colada. Joining AriZona’s ever-popular Piña Colada, the Strawberry…
New V8 V-Fusion® Smoothies Bring the Smoothie Experience Home for a Delicious, Healthy Treat Any Time of Day CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) is expanding its great-tasting, popular…
Featuring Legendary UFC Fighter Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva LAS VEGAS (Oct. 1, 2011) –XYIENCE, maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC®, has added Xenergy Xtreme Frostberry…
September 29, 2011 – Purac introduces an innovative online calculating tool, the Purac® Beverage Fortification Calculator. This tool has been developed to assist R&D teams in formulating stable calcium fortified…
At the recently held Natural Products Expo East show in Baltimore, BevNET caught up with Danny Stepper and Pat Bolden of L.A. Libations to discuss their recent foray into the…
LORTON, Va., Sep 30, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Custom-made burgers, meet custom-made drinks. Your search for a tailor-made dining experience is finally over as Five Guys(R) becomes the largest restaurant…
Bottle Labels Feature New “Preserving Paradise” Logo, Hawaiian Springs’ Initiative Protecting Indigenous Hawaiian Flora and Fauna New Bottles On Shelves in Hawaii, U.S. Mainland, Canada and Asia HONOLULU — Hawaii-based…
Berkeley, CA (September 29, 2011) – Connolly Labs, Inc., maker of Lush Recovery Beverage, is excited to announce a partnership with HEM Distributing and Walgreen’s to begin distribution in California…
NEW YORK, Sept. 27, 2011/ — WAT-AAH! is proudly partnering with Oscar nominated actor, Bill Murray and Hootie and the Blowfish lead singer, Darius Rucker for the Slim Down the…
Virgina Dare Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15, 2011) Virginia Dare’s Marketing Department has recognized the rapid growth of the Hispanic population of the U.S. and their…
OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA – TONGO® Coconut Water in 16oz bottles has launched in convenience stores in the Western US this summer and will be featured as a “Cool New Product” at…
