Taste Radio

Everyone's favorite guilty pleasure is watching Guy Fieri on Food Network 🙌 Plus, hear the host’s take on evaluating market readiness vs. market potential. Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/g3vCMXWH Ray Latif | Melissa Traverse | BevNET.com

I’m honored to announce a project that’s been in the works for quite a while. In late 2023 I had an idea. I wanted to platform conversations about the experiences of black founders in food & beverage CPG with trailblazing founders and executives in the industry in a way that would be transformative and inspirational. Conversations that I wish existed in a public forum when I started out. I felt this was way overdue. I’ve been in situations where hard conversations were often ignored and as a result, solutions were never found and the problems only continued to persist. Being silent can no longer be an option if we want to see real, non-performative change happen. After multiple conversations with Mike Schneider, John Craven, Jeff Klineman and Ray Latif, and considering how supportive the entire BevNET.com team has been to me and The Equitea Co., it made perfect sense to partner with them and Taste Radio to highlight and house these important conversations. Thank you, Ray for being such an amazing thought-partner in this with me and recognizing the importance of these conversations. I appreciate you! Thank you so much Danny Stepper for making the intro to BevNet and for being one of the first to believe in me when others didn’t. Words can’t express my gratitude, brother! Being a founder is hard, and being a black founder has its unique challenges and therefore requires a unique determination and mindset in order to push forward through societal and systemic barriers in order to forge a new path in uncharted territory. For me personally, I share a lot of our wins and successes on social media, but what people don’t often get to see are the hurdles and hoops that I’ve had to jump through in order to achieve those wins. I am not alone. I’m grateful to have been able to share these moments and more, and kick off this new series alongside two founders that I truly adore and admire, Denise Woodard of Partake Foods and Ibraheem Basir of A Dozen Cousins. Over the course of the next few months, and in collaboration with Taste Radio Ray and I will be hosting a series of these conversations. Welcome to the #BlackFoundersClub I hope you join us on this journey. For Episode 1 - Listen here: https://lnkd.in/ghqzpSAF #cpg #food #beverage #founders #equity #diversity #inclusivity #change #bmorekind #equitea #foodandbeverage #entrepreneurship

Time for a long overdue conversation. Thank you Quentin Vennie, Denise Woodard and Ibraheem Basir for representing and for helping us understand the challenges for black and brown entrepreneurs today. #equity #entrepreneurship #foodandbeverage Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eYsKC_9b

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CPG Brands and Coachella! Jacqui Brugliera dives into her trip and encounters with a handful of brands. Tune in to the full episode for an inside look at how one brand is cultivating a new generation of consumers. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gAxtMsgJ Ray Latif | Melissa Traverse | BevNET.com, Inc.

It's not the end of BevNET Live registration, BUT it is the end of saving with the early registration pricing!👀 Don't miss out - go grab your ticket today https://lnkd.in/epbBPEx  Jacqui Brugliera | John Craven | Mike Schneider | Ray Latif | BevNET.com, Inc.

The Taste Radio Team Goes Nuts for Gut Nuts! From discussing Philosopher Foods to exploring all things CPG, this episode is packed with snacks and drinks you won't want to miss. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/gp2vTcGY Mike Schneider | John Craven | Jacqui Brugliera | Ray Latif | BevNET.com, Inc.

We're whipping up oat milk lattes from Numilk in the Taste Radio Studio! Tune in to the full episode to hear us highlight a crew of RTD beverages. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gN5GbJyK BevNET.com, Inc. | Mike Schneider | John Craven

Watch Ray Latif conquer another blue food on Taste Radio! Thanks to Elavi and their Blue Vanilla Frosting Cashew Butter. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/g-tR2JEg BevNET.com, Inc. | Michelle Razavi | Nikki Elliott, CPA | Jacqui Brugliera | Mike Schneider

Hearing straight from the source on what sets Fresh Fizz Sodas apart from other better for you sodas! Promised Land Beverage Co, LLC/Fresh Fizz Sodas | Yoni Schwartz | Ray Latif | BevNET.com, Inc.